Beechbend Amusement

As the temperatures start to climb, what better way to beat the heat than with an extended weekend getaway at Beech Bend in Bowling Green? Located in the heart of the Bluegrass State, this park combines two fun themes into one.

Opening May 13 for the season, enjoy the amusement park rides for small childen and family fun. Then there are the thrill rides, like the brand new Air Race, which replicates sensations of acrobatic flight. Loops, banks, dives and weightlessness will test even the most experienced thrill seekers. Air Race takes riders 30 feet above the ground and riders experience accelerations of almost 3G’s, right side up, upside down and everything in between. Then on May 20, add the adventures of play- ing, relaxing and splashing in the waters at Splash Lagoon. Thrills await in these newest, award-winning water slide additions: Rip Tide, Tidal Wave, Cyclone Saucers and Polynesian Plunge. Kids of all ages will love the Ragin’ Rapids water slides – three unique slides offering three different ride experiences. Just want to relax? Cool off in the giant leisure pool or try your hand at the Lilly Pad Challenge.

New for the 2023 season, the park has added the largest water park expansion in park history. This multi-million dollar expansion includes Cyclone Saucers. This is the first installation of ProSlide’s flying saucer ride in North America. This history-making, ground breaking water slide will offer a very unique ride experience. Riders will fly around the edge of three “fly-