Department of Parks
Parks Conduct Easter Events
FRANKFORT, Ky. –Here comes Peter Cottontail hopping down a Kentucky State Park’s trail! The Easter Bunny has hidden thousands of eggs in Kentucky State Parks. We are looking for some children to hunt them down. Various parks will be offering Easter Egg Hunts, visits with the Easter Bunny, and other fun Easter activities throughout Easter Weekend.
Resort park dining rooms will offer a special Easter Day Buffet on April 16, featuring a fresh fruit and cheese bar, carved beef, Kentucky country ham, roast leg of lamb with mint jelly, and assorted vegetables and desserts.
The buffet will be served from noon to 8 p.m. The cost is $14.95 for adults and $6.95 for children, including beverage.
Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, Prestonsburg, Easter Egg Hunt, April 15
There will be an Easter Egg Hunt at the campground for kids ages 12 and under with individual areas for different age categories.
E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park, Louisville, Easter Eggstravaganza, April 15
Over 10,000 candy and prized filled eggs will be hidden for children ages 1 to 10 years old. Sections will be divided up for each age group with 2,000 eggs in each section. Prize eggs will have a ticket inside which can be redeemed for one of several different prizes. The Easter bunny will make his way to the park around 12:30 p.m. The egg hunt will begin at 1:00 p.m.
Old Fort Harrod SP, Harrodsburg, Easter Egg Hunt, April 15
The Kiwanis Club will host this Easter egg hunt. Get your picture made with the Easter bunny, and enjoy games and treats for all ages. Discounted rates to Old Fort Harrod and the Mansion Museum will be available for only $1. The fun begins at 12:00 p.m. under the Osage orange tree.
Rough River Dam SRP, Falls of Rough, Easter Eggstravaganza, April 15
A giant Easter egg hunt located in an area approx 6 to 8 acres large, starting at 1 p.m. CST. The eggs will be filled with great candy and other surprises too! There will be other family activities for the kids, discount mini-golf, great prizes, and more. Then join us on Sunday, April 16, in the lodge dining room for our Special Easter Sunday buffet being served from 12:00 noon till 8:00 p.m.
Barren River Lake SRP, Glasgow, Easter Egg Hunt, April 15
Annual Easter egg hunt begins at 1:30 p.m. CST. Special appearance by the Easter Bunny and more eggs-citing activities make this a hopping good time.
Dale Hollow Lake SRP, Burkesville, Easter Celebration, April 15
Join the Easter Bunny for the annual Easter egg hunt that will begin at 10:00 a.m. CST from Bathhouse #1. The egg hunt is for ages up to 11 years of age and divided into 4 age groups. The dining room will be serving the Easter Buffet on Sunday April 16th.
Levi Jackson SP, London, Easter Egg-citement in the Park, April 15
Easter Egg-citement in the park is an eventful day for the whole family. A scavenger egg hunt for adults and children is a popular event every year that awards prizes to all that find the hidden treasures. The children's egg hunt for ages up to 12 years old has over 5000 eggs filled with candy and prizes to delight each child. The hunt will begin promptly at 2:00 p.m. The Easter Bunny will be joining the activities, so bring you camera or purchase a photo at the park.
Big Bone Lick SP, Union, Easter Egg Hunt, April 15
Come to the park on this special weekend and have a hopping good time. Over 2,000 Easter eggs will be hidden for children of three different age groups to find, starting at 12 noon. In addition there will be Easter games, face painting, and Easter arts and crafts to help make this an Easter gathering to remember.
General Burnside Island SP, Burnside, Easter Egg Hunt, April 15
Easter Egg hunt for children 12 years and younger. The hunt will begin 12:30 p.m. For register campers only.
Carter Caves SRP, Olive Hill, Carter Caves Easter Weekend Getaway, April 15 – 16
We will have family oriented programs throughout the weekend. Some of the programs include Easter egg coloring, a Smokey Lake canoe trip, Easter egg games, and evening entertainment. On Easter day we will be serving our Easter buffet and will have our annual Easter egg hunt with over 1,000 Easter eggs for children 12 and under. Tours of Cascade and X-cave will be on a regular schedule.
Buckhorn Lake SRP, Easter Egg Hunt, April 15 – 16
Spring wildflowers walk and slide presentation start the weekend off on Saturday beginning at the lodge at 10:00 a.m., led by John Tierney, retired state park naturalist. Easter buffet will be ongoing from 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. with an Easter Egg Hunt beginning at 2:00 p.m. on the Marina Road. Easter egg hunt free to all children 12 and under, with children divided according to age group. 3,000 eggs will be hid.
Kenlake SRP, Hardin, Easter Celebration, April 16
Celebrate Easter with us, an Easter egg hunt at 2:00 p.m. with a special visit from the Easter bunny. Easter buffet in the dining room overlooking beautiful Kentucky Lake.
Kentucky Dam Village SRP, Gilbertsville, Easter Celebration, April 16
Celebrate Easter with a day full of activities. We will have an Easter Buffet, pictures with the Easter Bunny and an eggciting egg hunt!
Lake Barkley SRP, Cadiz, Easter Celebration, April 16
Celebrate Easter at the park with a special Easter buffet, a visit from the Easter bunny, and an Easter egg hunt with prizes in 4 different age groups. Children will be divided into 4 age groups 3 & under, 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12. Prize eggs will be hidden in each age group. The Easter buffet begins at 12 p.m. and the Egg Hunt begins at 2 p.m. at Fitness Center. The Easter bunny will be appearing at 1 p.m. at the park.
Greenbo Lake SRP, Greenup, Easter Egg Hunt, April 16
Easter egg hunt starting at 1:30 p.m. for children 12 years old and younger. More than 1,000 Easter eggs will be hidden. Three lucky eggs are also hidden that entitles the finder to a special Easter basket.
Pennyrile Forest SRP, Dawson Springs, Easter Eggcitement Celebration, April 16
Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park's Easter Eggcitement Celebration will begin with an Easter buffet at noon. Then at 1:30 p.m. have your child's picture taken with the Easter bunny for $1. At 2:30 p.m. the annual egg hunt begins. Hundreds of eggs will be hidden specifically for each age group. There will also be several special eggs hidden with tickets for bonus prizes inside.
Cumberland Falls SRP, Corbin, Easter Egg Hunt, April 16
Children 10 and under are invited to gather at the pavilion behind the pool for a hunt that includes over 1,000 hidden eggs. The excitement begins at 2:00 p.m. with the hunt starting at 2:30 p.m.