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.

Chris Kummer

“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

Park Hours*

Ephram White Park

  • Mon-Sun: 7am-dusk

Michael Buchanon Park

  • Mon-Sun: 7am-dusk

Phil Moore Park

  • Mon-Sun: 7am-dusk

Basil Griffin Park

Smallhouse Rd & Three Springs Rd Main Entrances

  • Mon-Sun: 7am-dusk

Three Springs Rd Pickleball Courts

  • Mon-Sun: 7am-10pm
  • Winter Hours (Starting Dec. 1): 7am-8pm
    8pm-10pm (by rental only: $12/hour per court)
  • Rentals require 24-hour notice.
    Call 270-842-5302 Mon-Fri to rent.

*All facility and park operational hours are subject to change. Check social media (Facebook & Instagram) or contact specific facility or Main Office for updates.

Gym Hours*

Ephram White & Michael Buchanon Gyms:

  • Mon-Fri: 8am-8pm
  • Sat: 10am-6pm
  • Sun: 1pm-6pm

Phil Moore Gym

  • Mon-Fri: 1pm-8pm
    (Rentals may be scheduled before 1pm if scheduled 1 week prior.)
  • Sat: 10am-6pm
  • Sun: 1pm-6pm

W.C. Tennis & Sports Center Hours:

  • M,T,Th,F: 8am-9pm
  • Wed: 6am-9pm
  • Sat: 7am-7pm
  • Sun: 1pm-8pm

Connect with Parks & Recreation

Warren County Parks and Recreation is hosting its 2nd Annual P.A.C.E. Marathon and Half Marathon  May, 10 2025! 

We are going to be touring Smiths Grove and Oakland, two beautiful cities in Warren County! 

For any questions regarding this race please contact Jade Grabeel at 270-793-3425. 

Interested in signing up or viewing the routes? Click this link!
https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/SmithsGrove/PACEMarathonAndHalfMarathon2025
senior happenings

Warren County Senior Center

Open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm for scheduled Senior programs, socialization, and exercise.

View Senior Activity Calendar and Join Senior Happenings

kummer award

2022 Fellow Award

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.

kummer award
usta award

2022 USTA Tennis Facility Award

usta award

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).

Soapbox Derby

We're On The Map!

Soapbox Derby Storage Facility

Pickleball and Inline Hockey Drone Footage

Join A Sports League

Whether you want to participate as a young athlete, coach, official or scorekeeper, find out how to get involved in youth sports today.

Background Check

Background Checks are required for all coaches, officials and board members each season.

  Find a Park

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  • Regional Parks – Red  
  • Community Parks – Blue  
  • Community Centers & Gyms – Yellow  

Live A Healthy Lifestyle

The parks of Warren County are a great way to stay active and enjoy a healthy lifestyle.