Places to Swim
• Russell Sims Aquatic Center
2303 Tomblinson Way, Bowling Green
270-393-3271
www.bgky.org/bgpr/aquatics
Cost: Adult (18+) $8, Youth (6-17) $5, Child (3-5) $4, Baby (2 years and Under) $2, Senior (55+) $5 College Student (with valid ID) $6, Twilight (after 4 p.m.) 1/2 price
Hours: Vary. Visit their website for a complete schedule
• Warren County Aquatics Facility
303 Lovers Lane, Bowling Gree
270-467-0583
http://warrencountygov.com/departments/Parks-Recreation
Cost: Infants (2 years and under) – Free, (Children 4 years and under must wear a swim diaper), Youth (3-17 Years) – $5, Adults ( 18-49 Years) – $6.00, Seniors (50+) – $4. Memberships available.
Hours: Open Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri 7am-7pm, Sat. Noon-5pm
• Barren River Lake Beach
1149 State Park Road, Lucas, KY
270-646-2151
http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/br/
Cost: free
Hours: Open 9am-5pm
• Beech Bend Park & Splash Lagoon
798 Beech Bend Road, Bowling Green
270-781-7634
http://beechbend.com/amusementpark.htm
Cost: $29.99 adults, $25.99 children and seniors
Hours: Vary by day. Visit their website for complete schedule
• Best Western: Indoor and outdoor pools
250 Cumberland Trace Road, Bowling Green
270-782-3800
Cost: $75 up to 12 people, 3 hours, $5 each addtl’ person. Available on Sat. and Sun.
• KOA
1960 Three Springs Road, Bowling Green
270-843-1919
www.bgkoa.com
Cost: $1 per hour, per person
Hours: Open 10am-4pm
• Quality Inn
1919 Mel Browning Street, Bowling Green
270-846-4588
Cost: $5 per person
Hours: Indoor pool open 10am to 10pm
Membership Based Pools
• Southland
270-782-3106
www.southlandfamilyclub.com
• Indian Hills
270-842-0041
www.indianhills-bgky.com
• Bowling Green Country Club
270-842-0325
www.bgcc1913.com
• The Club at Olde Stone
270-393-GOLF
www.olde-stone.com
Other Water Fun!
• Circus Square Park
601 State Street downtown
Fun for splashing in the fountains!
• Bowling Green Canoe & Kayak Club
Meets 2nd and 4th Sat. of the month. Trips vary in length and location. Provided own boat, life vest and transportation. Paddlers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. www.meetup.com/paddling-51
•Kentucky River Runners
Guided trips down the Green River in Mammoth Cave National Park. Experienced guides offer complete training and equipment, 7 or 12 mile trip in wide channels with slow currents. Trip size limited to 7 kayaks, make advanced reservations. www.kyriverrunners.com
Hours: 7:30-6pm
Swimming Lessons
WKU Swim Lessons at the Preston Center
Saturdays, April 16, 23, 30, and May 7, 8am-Noon (30 minute lessons). $55 for one child or adult; $105 for two
children in an immediate family; $140 for three or more children; $105 for married couple. Applications due April
8. Ages 4 and up.
Little Dipper Swim Lessons at BGHS
Ages 2-12. 6-week program with 12 lessons (2 per week), classes meet Monday-Thursday. Contact: Coach Dee
Wilkins at 270-779-3658 www.skyswimming.com/Home.jsp?team=kysksc
Bowling Green Parks & Recreation Swim Lesson
Held at BGHS in June and July for ages 3 and up. Call for dates, times and prices: 270-393-3249
Warren County Aquatic Facility Swim Lessons
Five week sessions, 45 minutes per session, 2 students to one instructor, Price: $80.00. Lessons conducted on
Saturdays 12-5pm. Contact 270-467-0583 to inquire about availability.