Hopkinsville, Kentucky
Population: 30,089
Located in Christian County
Hopkinsville-Christian County is a community where nearly 200 years ago, families put down roots because of the fertile land and an abundance of fresh water, wild game and timber. Today, agriculture and industry both are big business here, while recreational opportunities remain abundant. Hopkinsville is a place where rush hour and bumper-to-bumper traffic are almost non-existent. Here the cost of living is below the national average...and housing is affordable and attractive. You'll find acres of lush woodlands, scenic waterways and miles of rich farmland surround you. Hopkinsville is only minutes away from some of Kentucky's largest and most beautiful parks including Land Between the Lakes, Pennyrile Forest State Park, Lake Barkley State resort Park, Kenlake State Resort Park, Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park, and Lake Malone State Park. Recreation Hopkinsville offers year-round recreation programs. For your enjoyment, Hopkinsville offers 13 parks, 8 playgrounds, 15 tennis courts including 6 lighted courts. The Stadium of Champions which is a new 5,000 seat multipurpose sports complex, 2 gymnasiums, a country club, 2 municipal golf courses, 6 soccer fields, picnic pavilions, fishing lakes, horseshoe courts, shuffleboard courts, 3 softball fields, 8 baseball fields, and two community centers. the Hopkinsville-Christian County Recreation Department operates and maintains a variety of facilities which are available for public use. The Recreation Department sponsors supervised playgrounds during the summer months. Other programs include Junior Pro basketball, a Babe Ruth League, Little League for ages 5-12, girls softball teams, adult softball, basketball, and volleyball. Arts and Culture The Pennyroyal Arts Council, the umbrella for ten affiliate arts groups, offers a year-round program of performing arts. Among the yearly offerings is a series of concerts featuring internationally known artists, presented by the Hopkinsville Community Concert Association. The Pennyroyal Area Museum, downtown Hopkinsville, offers programs year-round as well as exhibits including Hopkinsville's early history, railroading, the Cherokee Indian Nation's Trail of Tears, Civil War, and Jefferson Davis memorabilia. The Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library is the second largest public library in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and and offers programs for all ages. Events with a family emphasis take place throughout the year. Little River Days, features road races, canoe races, craft booths and specialty local cuisine. The Indian Pow Wow, held at the Trail of Tears Park, features authentic Indian dances, traders, crafts, audience participation, and local, as well as ethnic foods. The Little River Arts and Craft Festival is held in the Little River Park and has an attendance of local and nonlocal participants. And when the dogwood bloom in April, Hopkinsville, becomes a daytime fantasy of color. Residents and visitors alike treat themselves to the spectacular Dogwood Trail, which is magically transformed during the evening hours when the trees and other blooming plants are lighted. During this Festival there are many offerings, from Quilt shows to 10K walking tours to a cake-off. For more information regarding any of these events, contact the Hopkinsville-Christian County Chamber of Commerce, (270)885-9096
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