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Smothers Park and Owensboro’s Riverfront

Fountain in Smothers Park

Smothers Park is located on the Riverfront in beautiful downtown Owensboro, Ky. Kids and adults, alike, won’t be able to get enough of this stunningly beautiful park. Fountains, swinging metal benches, a concession stand, restrooms, and a children’s park that tops all children’s parks all make this a must see attraction.

Smothers Park features three gorgeous waterfalls, in addition to a cascading waterfall – unlike anything I’ve ever seen.  The sounds from these waterfalls makes this one of the most relaxing spots in the whole county!

Shelton’s Memorial is a beautiful tribute to the men and women who have given all for you and me.  You’ll want to take pictures as you marvel at just how moving the tribute is.

Lazy Dayz Children’s Playground is also a one of a kind masterpiece.  Smothers Park’s playground is wheelchair accessible and is open from 7 am to 10 pm. The ground features a state of the art, extremely soft and wonderfully safe material.  When I first stepped onto it, my feet thought they were on a giant wonderful pillow.

The playground is extra, extra special and kids will think they’re in Paradise.

As far as I’m concerned, they won’t be wrong.

Enjoy lunch at Bee Bops (50’s Style diner), then walk over to the Riverfront for an afternoon you’ll talk about for months.  Spend hours enjoying the sights and sounds of the Riverfront and Smothers Park as you walk along the gorgeous RiverWalk, then step over to El Toribio’s Authentic Mexican Restaurant for dinner.

We’re understandably VERY proud of our Riverfront and Smothers Park here in Owensboro, Kentucky and can’t wait for you to visit.  Enjoy the pictures below but, know this, they don’t even come close to doing justice to this gorgeous park.

Can you even imagine how extra special Winter Wonderland and Barbecue Festivals are going to be now?!

Be sure to share the pictures below on Pinterest, Twitter, and Facebook.  When you click the thumbnails, you’ll see icons on the picture that’ll  make it easy to share. Thanks!

Smothers Park Sign
Smothers Park Owensboro
Smothers Park Owensboro
Smothers Park Owensboro
Smothers Park Owensboro
Smothers Park Owensboro
Smothers Park Owensboro
Smothers Park Owensboro
Smothers Park Owensboro
Smothers Park Owensboro
Smothers Park Owensboro
Smothers Park Owensboro
Smothers Park Owensboro
Smothers Park Owensboro
Smothers Park Owensboro
Smothers Park Owensboro
Smothers Park Owensboro
Smothers Park Owensboro
Smothers Park Owensboro
Smothers Park Owensboro
Smothers Park Owensboro
Beautiful Smothers Park on Owensboro's Riverfront
Smothers Park Owensboro
Owensboro's Riverfront
Smothers Park Owensboro
Smothers Park Fountains
Smothers Park Fountain
Smothers Park's amazing Children's Playground!
Smothers Park's amazing Children's Playground!
Smothers Park's amazing Children's Playground!
Smothers Park's amazing Children's Playground!
Smothers Park's amazing Children's Playground!
Smothers Park's amazing Children's Playground!
Smothers Park Bistro Style Tables and Chairs
Smothers Park on Owensboro, Kentucky's Riverfront
Smothers Park on Owensboro, Kentucky's Riverfront
Smothers Park, Owensboro
Smothers Park
Smothers Park Memorial, downtown Owensboro
Smothers Park Memorial
El Toribios Owensboro
Fountain in Smothers Park

Newest Pictures of Smothers Park:

Smothers Park Owensboro Statue
Smothers Park on the Owensboro Riverfront
Smothers Park on the Owensboro Riverfront
Smothers Park on the Owensboro Riverfront
Owensboro Riverfront at Smothers Park
Owensboro Riverfront at Smothers Park
Fountain at Smothers Park on the Owensboro Riverfront
Owensboro's Blue Bridge
Smothers Park on the Owensboro Riverfront
Smothers Park on the Owensboro Riverfront
Smothers Park Owensboro Statue
Smothers Park Lazy Dayz Children's Playground
Smothers Park Lazy Dayz Children's Playground

See Also:

  • Pictures of Owensboro, Kentucky!
  • Pictures from the 2013 Air Show
  • Jack C. Fisher Park Pictures
  • Panther Creek Park Pictures
  • Windy Hollow Campground and Speedway Pictures

Comments

  1. Karen Aud says

    June 2, 2015 at 2:48 am

    The eighth picture has many engravings in the concrete on the side. What do these pictures represent?

  2. Joi says

    June 2, 2015 at 3:03 pm

    Karen, Hi! I actually don’t know what they mean. I’m going to ask a few people and see if anyone knows for sure. I’ve always wondered, myself. – Joi

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