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Welcome to Warren County
Parks and Recreation
Enjoy the Outdoors
Visiting a park is a great way to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends.
Play Sports
We charter several leagues which offer recreational sports programs year-round to youth and adults (inline hockey only). Visit our Sports League Info for more info.
Rent Facilities
Check out our facilities to host a private event or a Special Event or Tournament.
"The mission of the Warren County Parks and Recreation Department is to provide diverse and equitable recreational opportunities and programming to all citizens, youth, families, and visitors to Warren County to enhance their quality-of-life experiences through both passive and active recreational activities."
Chris Kummer, Director, Warren county Parks & Recreation
New 82,000 sq. ft. W.C. Tennis & Sports Center at Michael Buchanon Park, 9222 Nashville Road
Hours of Operation
- M, T, Th, F 8AM-9PM
- Wed 6AM-9PM
- Sat 7AM-7PM
- Sun 1PM-8PM
Facility Features
- 6x Tennis Courts - Astroturf or Taraflex flooring can convert to 6 basketball/volleyball/pickleball courts or football/soccer field
- 4x Racquetball Courts
- 2x Meeting Rooms
- 2x Restrooms with Showers
- Indoor Playground
- 6x Outdoor Tennis Courts
- Concession Stand
Contact Us
2055 Three Springs Road
Bowling Green, KY 42104
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00AM - 5:00PM
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Park Hours
(Fall/winter - close at these times or at end of scheduled events)
- Ephram White Park: Monday - Sunday 7AM to dusk
- Michael Buchanon Park: Monday - Sunday 7AM to 8PM
- Phil Moore Park: Monday - Sunday 7AM to dusk
- Basil Griffin Park (beginning 12/1/22):
- Smallhouse Road & Three Springs Road Main Entrances: Monday - Sunday 7AM to dusk
- Three Springs Road Pickleball Courts: Monday - Sunday 7AM to 8PM
Gym Hours
Ephram WHite & Michael Buchanon Gyms:
- Monday-Friday: 8AM - 8PM
- Saturday: 10AM - 6PM
- Sunday: 1PM - 6PM
Phil Moore Gym: (effective 11/1/22)
- Monday-Friday: 1PM - 8PM
- Rentals may be scheduled before 1PM if scheduled 1 week prior
- Saturday: 10AM - 6PM
- Sunday: 1PM - 6PM
Warren County Parks in the News
It's Soapbox Derby Time!
Soapbox Derby Storage Facility
Parks Passport Program
2022 Fellow Award
Chris Kummer, Executive Director of Warren County Parks was recently the recipient of the Fellow Award by the Kentucky Recreation and Parks Society in Corbin, Ky, at the 2022 KRPS Conference and Trade Show. The Fellow Award recognizes a professional recreation leader who has dedicated interest in the profession or the field of leisure.
2022 USTA Tennis Facility Award
The Warren County Tennis and Sports Center received the 2022 Kentucky Facility of the Year award from the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA).
What's New With Warren County Parks?
After a 2-year hiatus due to Covid, WCPRD held its annual Daddy-Daughter Dance at Michael Buchanon Gymnasium. With a record 2500+ attendance, the evening was a huge success! We greatly appreciate the community support of this annual event, as well as all the hard work of our Dance Committee, volunteers, and all our sponsors! Sponsors included: Kiwanis Club of Bowling Green, Raising Cane’s, Chick-fil-a, Zaxby’s, Sonic, Rafferty’s, Double Dogs, Buffalo Wild Wings, Mr. B’s, Papa John’s, Little Caesars, Godfather’s, Chuy’s, and Bustin Bubbles Balloon Designs.
Cheerville Athletics recently hosted first Cheer Competition at Warren County Parks at Michael Buchanon Gymnasium and W. C. Tennis Center.
