LEISURE & RECREATION
Outdoor Recreation BIKE TRAILS RUDY MINE TRAILS SYSTEM Enjoy nature at its finest when you visit the Rudy Mine Trail hiking and bike trail system located out Highway 60 West. The double track trail includes three trails that interconnect equaling four miles for easy to moderate rating. The single track trails were designed by mountain bikers, with 8.25 miles of trails and amazing terrain. These trails offer something for every level rider or outdoor enthusiast!
THE GREENBELT The Adkisson Greenbelt Park is designed to encircle the city, linking neighborhoods, business districts, parks and schools. Over 15 miles of trails make up the Greenbelt Park and offer a 10-foot wide asphalt surface that will easily accommodate pedestrians and bicyclists and meets the Americans with Disabilities Act Standards.
CITY PARKS WALKING TRAILS Seven of Owensboro’s city parks offer walking trails. Listed below are those parks and lengths of each walking trail: Chautauqua Park………………. .7 miles Dugan Best Park………….……. .8 miles Jack C. Fisher Park………….…. .7 miles Joe Ford Nature Park………….. .4 miles Legion Park……………………. .5 miles Moreland Park…………………. .6 miles Waymond Morris Park………… 1.5 miles
HIKING TRAILS YELLOW CREEK PARK Located at 5710 KY-144 in east Daviess County, Yellow Creek Park offers six hiking trails ranging from .5 to 1.5 miles.
PANTHER CREEK PARK Located at in west Daviess County, Panther Creek Park offers
RUDY MINES // PHOTO BY JAMIE ALEXANDER
seven hiking trails ranging from .2 to 4 miles.
JOE FORD NATURE PARK Located near the intersection of the Wendell Ford Expressway and Hwy 60 West, the Joe Ford Nature Park is named in honor of Joe Ford who developed the 15 acre woodland into an outdoor classroom. The Nature Center operates Tuesday – Thursday 9am-3pm, Friday 9am-Noon. Walking trails are open for your enjoyment 365 days a year during daylight hours.
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