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Ronald Lee Logsdon Spray Park at Smothers Park

Downtown riverfront, Owensboro, KY

Downtown Owensboro spray park on the riverfront with long seasonal hours, restrooms, playground access, fountains, and picnic-friendly park amenities.

Family-focused activity area at Smothers Park in Owensboro, home to the riverfront spray park and playground.

Smothers Park is a larger riverfront destination with the spray park, playground, fountains, and picnic spaces.

Editorial notes

What stands out

The best all-around splash stop in this region if you want water play plus a full riverfront park outing.

Good fit

  • Families mixing splash time with a destination playground visit
  • Mixed-age siblings who need more than a small standalone pad
  • Visitors wanting restrooms and downtown riverfront scenery nearby

Consider another option if

  • Parents seeking a fenced splash zone
  • Families wanting a quieter neighborhood-only setting
  • Visitors who prefer heavy shade over most of the splash area

Know Before You Go

Season
Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, weather permitting
Bring
Swimsuits or quick-dry clothes
Bring
Towels
Bring
Sun protection
Bring
Dry clothes for after the splash area
Hours vary with season or weather
Yes

What to Expect

For kids

  • Toddlers
  • Preschoolers
  • Big kids
  • Mixed ages
  • Ground sprays
  • Drop-in visits

For caregivers

  • Picnic tables
  • Pavilions
  • Playground
  • Pavilion rentals
  • Partly shaded
  • On site
Visit type
Destination park outing
Read more about this location

Ronald Lee Logsdon Spray Park is the splash-play area inside Smothers Park on Owensboro’s riverfront. It pairs water play with one of the city’s best family park settings, including the Lazy Dayz Playground, signature fountains, picnic areas, restrooms, swings, and river views. This is a strong choice for mixed-age outings because families can combine a splash stop with a larger playground visit and a walk downtown. Expect an open public-park layout rather than a tightly enclosed splash venue.

Hours & Admission

Posted hours

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Weekly posted opening hours
Monday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.

Admission

Published admission prices
VisitorPrice
AdmissionFree

Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.

Location

199 West Veterans Blvd

Owensboro, KY, 42301

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Other options nearby

Legion Park in Owensboro with family walking areas and amenities near the spray park.

Neighborhood spray park inside historic Legion Park with playgrounds, paved trails, shelters, restrooms, and plenty of shade in the larger park setting.

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Owensboro Parks department image used as a fallback where dedicated spray park photography was not clearly published.

Small neighborhood spray park in Kendall-Perkins Park with a playground, picnic shelter, courts, and free seasonal daily access.

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Sources & Updates

2 public sources on record · Last checked Apr 10, 2026. Time-sensitive details may have changed.

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Last check on record
Apr 10, 2026
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2 public sources

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What changed

  • April 10, 2026

    Created listing from official Owensboro Parks and City of Owensboro sources.