River View Park

This park provides a scenic riverside picnic area located off Wilkinson Blvd. on the banks of the Kentucky River. It is across the street from the Holiday Inn Capital Plaza Hotel. Along with a Welcome Pavilion/Shelter, there are picnic tables where friends and families can enjoy the peace and tranquility of the river while picnicking and/or socializing. There are 16 historic sites including prehistoric and early Indian cultures along the one mile walking trail. A monument representing the three original Kentucky counties can be found on the trail, as well as a refurbished 1800's bridge. It also offers a fishing pier, boat dock, marble yard and May through October there is a Farmer's Market on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.