Yellow Creek Park 5710 Hwy. 144 Click here for directions to the park

Summer Hours: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM (April 1st through October 31st)    Winter Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM  (November 1st -March 31st) To make shelter, ball diamond, or program reservations please  call 685-6142.

About Yellow Creek Park

Nestled along the wooded banks of Yellow Creek at Thruston, Kentucky. Yellow Creek Park provides a picturesque multi-faceted 152 1/2 acres of recreational and leisure challenges. The acreage features hiking trails, multi-purpose sports areas,  a one room refurbished African American school house, as well as a look-out tower, a swinging bridge, outdoor pavilions with playground equipment, restrooms and an area of historic artifacts as depicted in our picnic tables and rustic seating. These tables are made of huge Limestone blocks that were quarried long before the Civil War.

The park also boasts two reconstructed covered bridges over Yellow Creek and a restored iron bridge circa 1800's that once spanned Panther Creek. This bridge serves as an elegant entrance to a 51 1/2 acre nature explorer's dream. Either with a friend or by yourself for a quiet moment, the sights and sounds of nature will surround you. Our winding trails are color coded and take you through an upland forest of oak, hickory, scotch pine, and red maple. Vines such as Virginia Creeper and Bitter Sweet grow in profusion. The cascading waterfall makes this park appealing to photographers, and the romancing freshwater lake, despite its small size, is home to a surprising variety of plants and animals.

Our Nature Center provides a spectacular array of colorful wildflowers, lush green leaves on the trees, and a new population of recently born wild animals. How lucky we feel (and hope you do too!) to be able to witness these seasonal adventures. In April our Wildflower Hill has upwards of 20 wildflower species blooming. As one species fades out, another takes its place, in a succession that lasts well into June. Bird watching and identification walks, astronomy, wildlife programs, or learning about butterflies, bees, or frogs, all help you appreciate the great out-of-doors.

This quiet secluded park provides a spectacular view and facilities for total family enjoyment. The park staff is always available and happy to help you get the most from your parks. 

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