EP "Tom" Sawyer State Park

One of the many things that makes E.P. “Tom” Sawyer unique across the landscape of Kentucky State Parks is the high number of user groups that operate on our grounds. These are not state-run programs, but agreements to operate various facilities. Starting this month, we’d like to do weekly “spotlights” on our various partners and increase awareness of all this park has to offer!

Now that it’s September, the obvious first choice is Derby City BMX since their Nationals Event is this weekend, 9/4-9/6! Riders all the way up to the Olympic level will be onsite. Last year’s event had 43 states and 12 countries represented. Check out the track in the middle of the park at 3000 Tom Sawyer Drive.

USA BMX

Enjoy the crisp nights and beautiful setting amongst the trees at our pickleball courts this upcoming fall season!
We have spots open for our Fall League! It will be in a doubles ladder league format.

For more information and to register, email [email protected] or call 502-429-7270. Registration is done per team but if you'd like to play and don't currently have a doubles partner in mind, we can attempt to match you up with another individual of similar skill level.

The price is $100 per doubles team. You can also volunteer to be part of the subs list which is free of charge.

Enjoy the crisp nights and beautiful setting amongst the trees at our pickleball courts this upcoming fall season!

We have opened up registration for our Fall League! It will be in a doubles ladder league format.

For more information and to register, email [email protected] or call 502-429-7270. Registration is done per team but if you'd like to play and don't currently have a doubles partner in mind, we can attempt to match you up with another individual of similar skill level.

Pool schedule through Labor Day!

It was a fright this morning out on the pool deck, but we are now open at our rain day rate of $5/person.

Pool hours are confirmed as posted through 8/23. Our late-August to Labor Day schedule will be announced soon.

UPDATE: Pool schedule confirmed for 10-6 weekdays and 10-7 weekends through Sunday, 8/23. Our late summer back-to-school schedule to Labor Day (and possibly beyond, weather and staffing permitting) will be finalized and posted soon.

Attention Lifeguards! Is your community pool preparing to close for back-to-school? Are you available to continue lifeguarding to Labor Day? If so, consider joining our team led by Lifeguard Supervisors Chris and Kayla!

Certified individuals should reach out to the Park Manager at [email protected] for application instructions. Approval through the Personnel Cabinet is not immediate, so act now.

Pool schedule will remain 10-6 weekdays & 10-7 weekends with water aerobics Tuesday and Thursday evenings at least through Sunday, 8/16.

No need to be on the fence about coming to the pool with the cloudy skies today. It's Splashfest! We have:

- reduced admission all day
- archery in the gym until 3:00 (with paid admission)
- prize drawings until 3:00pm, including two 1-night stays at any Kentucky State Park Resort!
- Free beach balls for the kids, and all our floats and noodles out for you to use

Update: pool is opening at 1:00pm today, Friday 7/10!

Always subject to temporary closures if we have thunder or lightning.

Water Aerobics is returning this summer!

Scheduled to begin July 14, sessions will Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-7:15pm (shallow water) and 7:30-8:15pm (deep water).

The cost for the class will be the same as daily admission ($12) and your wristband from public swim or your season pass can be used!

For program specific information, message the instructor at [email protected]