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    Freeman Lake

    4.8 (22 reviews)

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    Lights along the drive
    Amanda D.

    This was my first time going to Freeman Lake for the Christmas light display. It is totally worth the drive! First of all, it's free! They do take donations at the end but compared to other light displays in the city that are $30-$40 a piece, this was a great value. The drive is maybe 2-3 miles with light displays that are sponsored by local businesses. You can tune into a local radio station and listen to Christmas music while you drive through the display. Since the line is continuously moving, we waited maybe 20 minutes to get into the park. This was an enjoyable drive and I highly suggest checking it out if you are looking for light displays to see!

    Great park to dish, stroll, run and bike ride on the trails. It's clean and fresh this time of the year. And they have portable toilets if needed.

    Lori R.

    Great place for a family gathering, we walked around the lake (4 miles) it was a nice easy trail. Good for walking, biking or running. It also has two dog parks, one for big dogs and one for little ones. Volleyball nets and pavilions are available. There are also kayak, paddle boat and boat rentals. The park was clean and the staff was nice. The only complaint I have is that the playground equipment was for younger children (6 and under)

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    A.J. D.

    This is one of our favorite places to walk and ride our bikes. Our family and friends love this picturesque park in the heart of friendly Elizabethtown, KY. There are so many activities available and people are always so friendly.

    Kathy L.

    I come here often on weekly basis. You can usually find me running the trials with my dogs. This time we came for Christmas in the Park( we go every year) it's just a wonderful set up to see local business/churches/schools display some Christmas cheer with beautiful light and festive decorations. The roads are lighted so you can turn off your car lights to enjoy the lights and so easy to follow so you can see all the displays. they partner with a radio station, so you can listen to Christmas tunes during your drive (which makes it more magical). Each Christmas display is unique and sometime set to the theme of the business ( for example Ft. Knox has a tank in their display) that all i am going to give since you u really want to see this for yourself. They do take donations of any amount at the end to help with the cost of Christmas on the park but it is completely free to view!

    Joseph G.

    Take the family to this park every year for the Christmas in the park lights. Such a cool experience. Much more pleasant than lights under Louisville. Less traffic, less money and it is actually outdoors where you can enjoy the beauty of everything fully.

    Crissy R.

    This is definitely the best dog park in E-Town. They have fenced in places for both smaller and big dogs. Both of the parks are well kept and very spacious. The park itself is very clean and plenty of space to go for a jog or walk. The park has plenty of parking and also a big lake where people enjoy both fishing and riding the paddle boats. If you're looking to be outdoors and enjoy a nice afternoon, I highly recommend.

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    Very family friendly and has a lot to offer. I love the events held at this park. Very clean and also offers a dog park.

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    Rough River Dam State Resort Park - Water view by lodge

    Rough River Dam State Resort Park

    4.3(10 reviews)
    35.4 mi

    What a beautiful place. We were here for the races and I his lodge is so convenient. Lovely…read moreproperty, friendly staff, clean rooms. Comfortable beds and pillows and cold air. Great after a hot day outside. We enjoyed the breakfast buffet each day. Restrauant staff were very friendly. Good service and food. Beautiful place to stay

    I don't like writing reviews like this one, but I told a desk person, who asked how our stay was, I…read morewould write a review to state how my wife and I viewed our stay at the "Resort." Upon arriving, we were 30 minutes early, Central Time, so we didn't get to check in yet, though I think we still got checked in prior to 4pm. That was fine. We came from Eastern Time Zone, Sunnyside of Louisville. I had requested a view of lake when I made reservations. A view of the marina was the best they could do, I guess. Upon entering our smoke free room, I found an ashtray full of butts and a lighter on our balcony. I get the rooms are smoke free and perhaps balcony can be utilized for smoking, but why leave butts and lighter on balcony? I called the front desk regarding this and they said they would address it. I then found a credit card, gift card and a pill in one of the drawers. I gave those items to the young lady I met earlier at the front desk. My wife asked her where we could get ice and she said she didn't know. Back to that later. We ate dinner prior to arriving at the "Resort" since we had time to kill. We ate at Little Dave's which was fine. See my review on that establishment. The pool was open when we arrived but closed not long after. We drove around the "Resort" park and found the beach was closed with No Swimming signs posted. Hmm. There is a trend started here. Wifey and I like playing mini golf and sometimes disk golf when we visit State parks. It was quite hot during our stay so we went to play a relaxed game of mini golf our first night just after sunset. We could see during the first half of the course and saw a maintenance person drive up, get out of the cart and appear to go to a power box of some sort on the opposite side of the course we were at. Wifey asked me to ask him if he could put the lights on, but I didn't feel like yelling to him and told my wife he saw us and would surely put lights on if they worked. Nope. Wrong answer. We played the second half of game in the dark. The following day we learned the pool was closed for maintenance. The trend continues. We decided to get out of dodge and the "Resort" to find something to do. Apparently, there used to be a Nature Center on the "Resort," but no longer. No pool, no beach and the mini golf course needed cleanup from debris on it. I stopped by the front desk, told the young lady where guests could find ice and her mature co-worker agreed with my comment. I then asked if the mini golf course lights were inoperable. I was told they should work. I said we would play later on when we returned from a day out of the "Resort," if the lights were on. We visited Leitchfield and had a fair day shopping and dining at Bluegrass BBQ. You can read that review also. We didn't care to try the restaurant on the "Resort" since everything was trending negative, plus the Park's restaurant was voted last for dining in the area. Go figure. When we arrived back from our trip to Leitchfield, we saw the lights were already on, though it was still light out. I thought perhaps the trend is getting better, but wait for it. When we went to golf, my wife said it looks like they cut the grass around the mini golf course. She was correct. It was clear they cut the grass, because the grass was blown all over the debris that was still present from the day before. That course could be nice with a little TLC. I thought to ask the front desk for a blower to help out the maintenance people, but didn't. I figured the answer would be no. I had been told a work order needed to go in to get the lights on at the mini golf course. I'd like to say the AC worked fine in the room. The flashing lights also worked in the room all night. You may want to bring dark blinders when it is time to sleep. My wife said the flashing lights were like fireworks going off all night. If you are a tall person, be prepared to hunch down to get under the shower head and bend way over to use the sink. Who decides where to install things at this "Resort?" Our last item to mention before ending this review is on our way back from the mini golf course, the light for the walkway between parking lot and our room was out. My wife said, "It is aweful dark on this walkway." I told her the LED light on top of the pole is out. Perhaps they need some more maintenance people or a new supervisor. I wasn't even looking for things at this "Resort," but they stuck out like sore thumbs. My wife and I have visited every Indiana State Park with lodging and several Kentucky State Parks with lodging. This one is hands-down the worst. Calling it a "Resort," is laughable. I think if I came to go boating, it may be a bit of a different perspective, but I feel a little reluctant to rent a boat at the State Park due to the trend it displays. Hopefully, the Park superintendent, or whatever they are called, can address these issues so future visitors have a better stay.

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    Rough River Dam State Resort Park - Sink built for toddler sized people.

    Sink built for toddler sized people.

    Rough River Dam State Resort Park - Our view of the lake. More like view of the marina.

    Our view of the lake. More like view of the marina.

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    McNeely Lake Park

    McNeely Lake Park

    4.2(24 reviews)
    29.4 mi

    This park has a Beautiful 27 hole golf course known as Quail Chase Bordering lake Mc Neely. A well…read moremaintained facility with bent grass fairways along with well manicured greens and white sand bunkers. You must play this course. Price wise this is worth every penny. Call ahead for tee times Highly recommend Green fees include golf cart. Tee times are a must.

    I haven't been to McNeely in a while, probably since I was a kid but we have recently started going…read moreagain and it's definitely been enhanced! There are plenty of spots for fishing but some of them you will need to take a short hike down a gravel road. If you bring a wagon make sure it has bigger wheels but probably best to carry everything to make it easier. There is a fishing dock as well that's pretty big and most definitely is shareable with a few groups. The hiking trail that extends around to the dam is a fun walk since it goes in and out of wooded covering. Makes it great for sunny days as well. The playground is nice and maybe small to moderate size. There are BBQ stands to use and picnic tables. There are bathrooms but not very quick to get to from most parts of the park so keep that in mind. Great place to kayak as well! Great views and since the lake is narrow it makes it feel more like a river to go through. Super fun place! Glad to see them doing more work on it Only criticism is that there is lots of trash and even though it's the patrons fault, the park could do a better job at cleaning it up. Watch your little ones so they don't pick up pokey fish hooks or broken bottles.

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    McNeely Lake Park
    McNeely Lake Park

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    Nolin Lake State Park

    Nolin Lake State Park

    4.0(8 reviews)
    34.7 mi

    Nolin Lake has been my family's second home for years now. We started by RV camping at their…read morecampground facility, which was always nice, had plenty of space to roam around and nice showers/bathrooms. A couple years later my parents upgraded to a lake house, and they come down here almost every weekend (Even in the winter!!) I try to make it out here at least a couple times a year and it's always a fun time. The lake is gigantic and absolutely beautiful to cruise on. The surrounding neighborhoods have lovely homes and friendly people. All of the facilities that I have visited at this state park have always felt clean and nice. I could easily recommend this park to anyone. It is way out in the country off of the highway, but it is well worth it for a relaxing weekend in the sun!

    Great little campground not too far from Mammoth Cave national park. They have electric and…read moreprimitive camp sites. The campground is not that big, with one bathhouse and a playground. There is a dump station with 2 sites. The reservation check in has ice and fire wood, but it's hit or miss if someone is there to help you. We never even officially checked in because no one was there. We stayed on electric site #2 and it was perfectly shaded and quiet. The sites are nice and level with large spaces for games, hammocks, dogs, etc. Just outside the campground is the beach, park office and lake access for boats. The beach is small, but maintained well. We went on a 95+ degree day and the lake water felt like bath water, it was so warm. The lake was busy with a lots of boats and lots of beach goers. The park is pretty small, it mostly encompasses the lake, and there is not much around there. It take 40 min to get to the interstate and close to an hour to reach Mammoth Cave.

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    Nolin Lake State Park
    Nolin Lake State Park
    Nolin Lake State Park

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