Overview

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 Green, as did a World War I flying ace, a pioneer instructor pilot, a Vietnam war hero, Commanders of the famed Air Force Thunderbirds and Navy Blue Angels, the Commander/Pilot of "Marine One", the presidential helicopter unit and the Mission Commander for the space shuttle Atlantis. These aviators - and their ties to South Central Kentucky - deserve to be recognized and celebrated so that future generations might be made aware of and motivated by their extraordinary achievements. This is the mission of Aviation Heritage Park.

4.5

135 reviews

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Average11%
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Travelers talk about

“fighter jets” (6 reviews)

“radio station” (5 reviews)

“on display” (19 reviews)

LOCATION

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

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David44149

Strongsville, Ohio

13850

Reviewed 5 days ago

Small but definitely worth visiting

This is not a large display of aircraft, but it does have some less common ones and ties them in to local people who have contributed to aviation. The NASA T-38 is worth the hour or so investment in time to detour off of I-65....More

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Kevin M

Sauk Village, Illinois

4218

Reviewed 1 week ago

Planes!

An exceptional park giving you the chance to see these planes up close - they are enormous. Plaques give you a history of these planes that were all flown by local pilots.

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Jacqueline R

7

Reviewed April 28, 2018

Great place for a quick stop

We stayed at a KOA right up the road from this park and stopped in just to pass the time. It was well worth it! Our teenaged grandsons were fascinated by this slice of history and the volunteers who spend their time and money refurbishing...More

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Thanks so much for visiting! We have several events throughout the year you might be interested in attending. June 16 is our annual Hangar Party at the BG/WC airport. Hope to see you again!

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DirtRoadsandPorches

Bowling Green, Kentucky

81

Reviewed April 6, 2018 via mobile

Very cool

This park has some really awesome plans and an audio track that you can tune into. next to Basil Griffin Park.

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Thanks for visiting the park! The annual Hangar Party is coming up June 16. Hope you will consider attending. Bowling Green Regional Airport, gates open at 5 pm. Food, drinks, dancing!

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Yorkie1948

Huddersfield, United Kingdom

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Reviewed March 25, 2018

So worth a visit and its free

I decided to call even though it was pouring with rain, which made it difficult for taking pictures as visiting from the UK and having lived in Lakenheath was really pleased to see the F16 that had been based there and I had seen so...More

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Thanks for visiting the park! The annual Hangar Party is coming up June 16. Hope you will consider attending. Bowling Green Regional Airport, gates open at 5 pm. Food, drinks, dancing!

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wilderjay

Bowling Green, Kentucky

10

Reviewed November 9, 2017

Great place for kids young & old

I take the grandson a7 hiss friends there often. They just refurbished one plane and are rebuilding a HUEY helicopter. nice little park.

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Thanks for visiting the park! The annual Hangar Party is coming up June 16. Hope you will consider attending. Bowling Green Regional Airport, gates open at 5 pm. Food, drinks, dancing!

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JediTaxi

London, United Kingdom

258

Reviewed October 31, 2017

Touch a retired F16 from the UK base at Lakenheath.

Had a great morning out at thie Aviation Heritage Park walking around, looking and getting up close to these amazing aircraft. Free ample parking is available too. Yes it's all free. . Enjoy.

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Thanks for visiting the park! The annual Hangar Party is coming up June 16. Hope you will consider attending. Bowling Green Regional Airport, gates open at 5 pm. Food, drinks, dancing!

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Bj J

Bowling Green, Kentucky

3811

Reviewed October 8, 2017

Historic military/NASA jets with local connections on display

I have always been an aircraft fan and Aviation Heritage Park has brought some of my favorites to town. Each aircraft on display has been flown by local aviators and with the NASA T-38, not only a local astronaut, but most astronauts (including all Apollo...More

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Thanks for visiting the park! The annual Hangar Party is coming up June 16. Hope you will consider attending. Bowling Green Regional Airport, gates open at 5 pm. Food, drinks, dancing!

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SMF-Collegeville

Batesville, Indiana

11347

Reviewed September 25, 2017

Interesting Planes

This is a small park with five historic aircraft, four restored and one in the process of being restored - all of which can be viewed up-close for free. The aircraft all have very interesting histories. But it takes about 10-20 minutes to enjoy the...More

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Thanks for visiting the park! The annual Hangar Party is coming up June 16. Hope you will consider attending. Bowling Green Regional Airport, gates open at 5 pm. Food, drinks, dancing!

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Crashvic

Goodlettsville, Tennessee

697

Reviewed August 30, 2017

Coolness...

This little park, just off of the I-65, has 4 fighter aircraft in perfect condition. One can walk around the planes and read about their history. There is also an active radio station where a visitor can listen to the history of the plane and...More

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Thanks for visiting the park! The annual Hangar Party is coming up June 16. Hope you will consider attending. Bowling Green Regional Airport, gates open at 5 pm. Food, drinks, dancing!

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Questions & Answers

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|

Answer

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