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Ben Hawes Park

Owensboro, Kentucky

Welcome to Ben Hawes Park located in Owensboro, Kentucky. This park first opened Memorial Day weekend 1964 and named after a former Owensboro mayor. This park is home to the Owensboro Lions Club Soap Box Derby Track. Come out and try your luck at the archery range of 18 hole disc-golf course. The volleyball court is a sand court.

To contact the office please call 270-687-8700.

Owensboro Kentucky Park Ordinances

*Unless otherwise posted all parks open at 5:00 a.m. and close at 10:00 p.m.

*The following are prohibited; littering, defacing public property, removal of soil, harming wild animals, overnight camping, weapons, alcoholic beverages, soliciting.

*The following are only allowed in designated areas; motor vehicles, fires, swimming, golfing.

Please respect these and all local, State of Kentucky, and United States statutes.

297.70 acresabout 230 football fields
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Acreage297.70
Managed byCity of Owensboro
Address1530 McJohnson Avenue, Owensboro, KY 42301
Coordinates37.795952, -87.182436
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