Caption: Photo of the map of Owensboro Park
Hello Local Guides,
Are you ready for the next StateChallenge?, this is for the State of Kentucky.
This post is part of the #Kentucky #StateChallenge that is being run by @Denise_Barlock and @jayasimha78. Thanks for giving me a chance to introduce Kentucky to other Local Guides!
Please also read the article Kentucky the Bluegrass State which is part of the study guides.
Also, part of my activities during the Summer Season, traveling, please read my post regarding Summer in the Mitten State to understand more about what we do in Michigan. One of many activities is the Fourth of July fireworks.
Tagging along with my husband while he is conducting business can be very refreshing. I will take a personal day from the workplace to explore places he is going to for a business trip. Remember, interfering with his work hours is not my intention so I will browse the area after his business is over.
At this time we are in Owensboro Kentucky. After his meeting in the area, we do not get to the hotel till late. Before heading to the hotel we drive around to see the surrounding areas and how we come across this park. We decided before heading home tomorrow we will check the area.
It is located in the heart of the riverfront in vibrant downtown Owensboro KY. To my amazement how big this park is and wheelchair-accessible friendly one of the largest playgrounds in the United States one-of-a-kind playground, that is how they call is located on the Ohio River and was completed in August 2012. This park spans 5 city blocks (5 acres) and offers outdoor space for all kinds of events with concessions and restroom facilities.
Caption: Some photos of the park taken by LG Erna
Some of the uniqueness of this park is a 30-foot walk through trees, a splash pad area, and ADA ramp available throughout the entire playground, a playground for ALL.
Caption: Photos of the park by LG Erna. FYI, this place is also Tornado Safe Place
Info about this park can be checked at Smothers Park and their video can be viewed HERE
Accessibility 
Handicap-accessible overhead ramps inside the large artificial trees at the outdoor children’s museum and playground
Caption: The restroom is wheelchair accessible with a wide ramp. If needs assistance there is a phone number posted
Smoothers’ Park offers:
- Lazy Dayz Playground (has been named the top playground in the world in 2015 by Landscape Architect’s Network (open 7 am – 10 pm)
- Signature fountains
- Ronald Lee Logsdon Spray Park (open 9 am – 9 pm May 28 thru Labor Day weather permitting)
- Shelton Memorial
- Restroom
- Picnic Areas
- Games on the River – Checkers – Connect Four – Jenga (May-September Noon – 8 PM)
- Open Air Pavilion
- River Front (porch style) Swings
- The place for weddings, reunions, birthdays, and group gatherings – The Allen Street Pavilion – The Event Lawn – The Overlook
Attractions near Smothers Park:
- 0.13 mile - Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum (https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g39722-d2011949-Reviews-Bluegrass_Music_Hall_of_Fame_Museum-Owensboro_Kentucky.html)
- 0.11 mile – Haunts of Owensboro (https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g39722-d4839954-Reviews-Haunts_of_Owensboro-Owensboro_Kentucky.html)
- 0.14 mile – Byron & Barclay (https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g39722-d13535461-Reviews-Byron_Barclay-Owensboro_Kentucky.html)
- 0.16 mile – RiverPark Center (https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g39722-d17661421-Reviews-RiverPark_Center-Owensboro_Kentucky.html)
- 0.17 mile – Owensboro Museum of Science and History (https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g39722-d7848346-Reviews-Owensboro_Museum_of_Science_and_History-Owensboro_Kentucky.html)
We did not check the attraction near Smothers Park. It is about time to head home.
Thanks for reading, if you read this study guide for Kentucky StateChallenge I hope to see you on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at 11:30 am EST.
Cheers!
thanks and have a nice day 
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