Kentucky State Parks and Kentucky Horse Park Open for Daytime Use Only

These restrictions are effective today Friday, April 3.

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(Frankfort, KY.) – As part of the ongoing effort to ensure the health and wellness of the public as Kentucky fights aggressively to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet announced yesterday that the Kentucky Horse Park and Kentucky State Parks will be open to the public daytime use only.

Effective today, Friday, April 3, Kentucky State Parks and the Kentucky Horse Park will suspend all overnight reservations for park lodges, campgrounds, and cabins until further notice.

All reservations that are upcoming will be canceled and refunds will be issued.

Kentucky State Parks will be open to the public between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. visitors will have access to park trails and scenic sites during these designated hours.

All golf courses will remain open, park visitors are encouraged to check the website for golf course hours of operation.

 All state park lodges, cabins, campgrounds, and playgrounds will be closed. Foodservice will also be suspended until further notice.

The Kentucky Horse Park grounds will be open between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to the public. The visitor Center and park campground will be closed to the public until further notice. Park visitors will continue to have access to the park’s walking trail.

Outdoor recreation plays an important role in fostering mental health.

Kentucky State Park and Kentucky Horse Park offer a wide variety of outdoor recreation activities that Kentuckians can continue to enjoy while engaging in social distancing.

While visiting the parks, all guest are encouraged to follow all public health recommendations including:

• Do not use parks or trails if you are exhibiting symptoms
• Be prepared for limited access to restrooms and water fountains
• Do not congregate in groups, in the park lots, trailheads, or golf courses
• Move to a different location to avoid crowds
• Avoid games that require close contact such as basketball and football
• Maintain social distancing of the recommended six feet separation

For more information about the Kentucky Horse Park, visit the park website at www.kyhorsepark.com.

For updates on Kentucky State Parks, visit our Facebook page or parks.ky.gov/covid-19-information.

For more information about Kentucky’s COVID-19 response, visit kycovid19.ky.gov.