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From the time man first took flight in the early 1900s to the recent shuttle missions into space, South Central Kentucky has played a significant role in the history of aviation. One of the first pilots to fly in combat claimed ties to Bowling...more

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Basil Griffin Park, 1855 Three Springs Road, Bowling Green, KY 42104

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Lannes N

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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Leaning History

My sister loves airplanes and wanted to go out and see what was going on after one of the storms. We did, surprised seveal tress down but the planes were okay. We got out and took pictures and talked about the different planes and what...More

Date of experience: July 2018

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Michael H

Cleves, Ohio

8825

Reviewed December 29, 2018 via mobile

Great place

Found this by happenstance. Had about half dozen planes and choppers. Very unique because they are the planes and pilots from the local area. Great place and will come back

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank Michael H

Thanks for stopping by! We will be receiving a new helicopter in the next few months that will be restored as Marine 1, honoring Col. Arthur (Mac) Reynolds. We are in the process of building a museum. Hope to see you again!

Softgold65

Bowling Green, Kentucky

111

Reviewed December 27, 2018 via mobile

Amazing experience

I absolutely loved this. Seeing the actual planes, and now that they have restored another one....it's an amazing learning experience, will definitely do this again.

Date of experience: October 2018

Thank Softgold65

Thanks so much for stopping by. Hope to see you at our June Hangar Party.

Weekend20854

Washington DC, District of Columbia

25640

Reviewed December 2, 2018 via mobile

Thank you for your service

This was a great find! Free! Airplanes and helicopters that you can walk right up to take selfies with ! Great for all ages! Kids would really love

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank Weekend20854

Thanks for stopping by! We are in the process of building the AHP museum. Hope to see you again soon!

Carol D

Lebanon, Tennessee

6113

Reviewed November 12, 2018

Amazing Gem

While in Bowling Green, KY, last weekend to attend the annual Western KY University Veteran's Day activities and ROTC induction into the Hall of Fame of a friend, we were told about the new Aviation Heritage Park. Turns out, our friend was instrumental in getting...More

Date of experience: November 2018

Thank Carol D

Glad you enjoyed Aviation Heritage Park! Everything at the park has been restored and/or maintained by a park volunteer. Hope you and your husband will be able to attend our annual Hangar Party in June. See you again, we hope!

fred e

Scotland, United Kingdom

122

Reviewed October 28, 2018

Great find.

We found this by chance and had a great time looking at the aircraft and reading about the crew members of each one, very interesting indeed!

Date of experience: October 2018

Thank fred e

Thanks for stopping by! We have a new helicopter in the wings that will be restored like Marine 1, the president's helicopter. It will tell the story and honor local hero Col. Arthur (Mac) Reynolds. Hope to see you again soon.

rowdyrobin55

Bowling Green, Kentucky

2

Reviewed October 21, 2018

An Honor to see!

Took our 11 year old grandson and 6 year old granddaughter.... they thought it was pretty cool.... to read the facts about each plane and to be able to stand next to them really gives one the sense of their size. Also to be able...More

Date of experience: August 2018

Thank rowdyrobin55

Thank you for stopping by and we hope you will visit again soon!

Kevin032452

Boise, Idaho

31059

Reviewed October 12, 2018

A very small outdoor museum, with some great planes!

There are a handful of planes on outdoor static display. The planes are in great shape, well signed and worth your time to stop.

Date of experience: October 2018

Thank Kevin032452

We are glad you enjoyed the experience and will return soon to visit our (in construction) museum. Hangar Party is in June and you would have a great time. Hope to see you again!

TennG78

Clarksville, Tennessee

3511

Reviewed September 11, 2018 via mobile

A Hidden Gem

Found the park by accident as we made a few wrong turns getting to another attraction but we're glad we did. The park is fairly small, but is decorated with aviation wonders in the form of some retired military aircraft. Just seeing these flights of...More

Date of experience: September 2018

Thank TennG78

Thanks for visiting! Hope you will return for the opening of our Aviation Heritage Park Museum or the Hangar Party in June.

Sharon W

Lenoir City, Tennessee

490154

Reviewed August 28, 2018

Interesting and worth a visit

If you are in Bowling Green and have a little time, a visit to the Park is definitely worth it. The planes are all outside and have plaques in front of each one that tells their story, as well as honoring the pilots that flew...More

Date of experience: August 2018

Thank Sharon W

Thanks for your visit! We are getting bigger and better every day. There will be another helicopter added to the park soon. It will be restored as Marine 1, the president's helicopter and honor local man, Col. Arthur (Mac) Reynolds.

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tkillensworth

We will be visiting the area July 6-9, are there any events at the park during that time?

June 25, 2017|

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We live 4 hours away, so I am not aware of events happening there. Sorry.

Denise S

What is admission?

May 1, 2016|

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Aviation Heritage Park is open air, free admission, free parking and open during daylight hours 7 days a week. We hope you will visit soon. We will have a free movie on Saturday, May 28 at 8pm. Bring your lawn chair/cooler... More

06Katie_Stewart26

Maybe a silly question but my husband and I are planning a trip to Bowling Green in June. Are there certain hours of operation for this park or is a come and go as you please type park?

April 28, 2016|

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Hi, Katie! The park is open during daylight hours. It is a free park. If you are here on May 28, there is a free movie! Or, come back June 18 for the Hangar Party at the BG Airport. Restless Heart will be performing and... More