Connemara Golf Links

Connemara 18-hole public course and driving range.

High Point Golf Course

18-hole public course.

Planters Row Golf Links

18-hole private course.

Golf Club of the Bluegrass

18-hole public course.

Nicholasville/Jessamine County Parks & Recreation

Nicholasville/Jessamine County Parks & Recreation is comprised of sixteen parks. Each park has its own unique beauty and special attributes to offer for the enjoyment of all citizens of Nicholasville and Jessamine County. Please visit one of these jewels and discover the ‘hidden’ treasures throughout Nicholasville and Jessamine County.

KY River BlueWay Trail

The KY River BlueWay Trail is a 42 mile stretch of river that makes up Jessamine County's southern border running from Valley View to Brooklyn. The aim of the trail is to provide greater recognition of the many attributes of the Kentucky River basin and to promote tourism and recreation in the area. The Kentucky River and its tributaries are known for excellent fishing, bird watching, hiking, wildflowers and rich historical sites such as Camp Nelson, Valley View, and High Bridge.

Lone Oak Golf Course

18-hole private course.

Camp Nelson Heritage Park

Blue Grass Sportsmen’s League

Wide range of outdoor sporting activities

Disc Golf

Lake Mingo Disc Golf Course and Riney-B Disc Golf Course.

Dix River Adventures

You and your friends will board the boat at the High Bridge boat ramp, then enjoy a leisurely glide up the Rivers. Occasional stops will allow you to capture fantastic photos of waterfalls, fauna, wildlife, and (of course) the Palisades. This is a must-do Adventure for out-of-town guests as well as locals who just need to breathe the cool, clean air of the river basin.

Serenity Hill Farm

Nestled on 94 acres, our farm is home to various fiber animals.

Jim Beam Nature Preserve

Protects portion of the Palisades of the Kentucky River. Feeding habitat for rare bat species. Open to public for hiking, birding and nature study.

Camp Nelson Hiking

Sugar Creek Resort

Horseback riding trails near the Kentucky River. Team-building program. Canoeing.

Valley View Ferry

The oldest year-round ferry service in the United States and the last ferry remaining on the Kentucky River.

Wolf Run

Wolf Run Wildlife Refuge and Educational Facility, Inc. is a 501©3 NO KILL facility which began its lifesaving efforts in 1993.