Beech Bend Park

Beech Bend, a multipurpose amusement park and racing facility, has been in business since 1898. Located in Bowling Green, Ky., the facility offers a variety of entertainment options such as amusement parks, dragstrip, oval track, splash lagoon, meeting facilities and campgrounds. Some of the nearby attractions include the National Corvette Museum, Lost River Cave and Valley, Kentucky's Cave Country, Shaker Museum at South Union and Holley Performance Products World Headquarters. The Beech Bend Raceway is open from March through November and is host to several national events including the National Mustang Racers Association, the Lucas Oil Series, the Buick GS Nationals, the Tenn-Tuck Bracket Bash and Corvette event. Many famous names have raced at Beech Bend such as Don Garlits, Bobby Hamilton, Jr., Mark Green and Scott and Edmond Richardson. Beech Bend also provides large spaces for company picnics, family reunions, church gatherings and special events. The facility has open air, enclosed and air conditioned shelters.