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Getting your game on…
Sports enthusiasts and spectators alike never lack for fun in Lebanon. For its size, the community has an extraordinarily lengthy line-up of all the traditional sporting activities but it also offers more eclectic choices such as disc golf, karate lessons and a reverse triathlon. There’s even stockcar racing, drag races and bowling within a 30-minute drive. Lebanon has recreational opportunities for average to serious athletes and a non-stop schedule of elementary, middle and high school competitions, organized youth and adult leagues and fitness programs. Lebanon is also an outdoors paradise. Just outside the downtown area is a deer hunting mecca and fishing paradises such as Marion County Sportsman’s Lake and Fagan Branch Reservoir. Wild game is plentiful in the community and there are organized outdoor competitions for children and adults also.
What is happening when?
January ♥ Lebanon Invitational Tournament (middle school boys’ basketball). ♥ Knights of Columbus Free Throw Shooting Championship, St. Augustine Grade School.
February ♥ Heart of Kentucky Cheer & Dance Showcase, Roby Dome. ♥ Heart of Kentucky Umpires/Bookkeepers Convention, Centre Square.
April ♥ Kid’s Fishing Derby, Marion County Sportsman’s Lake. ♥ Spring squirrel and wild turkey hunting seasons open.
June ♥ Old Mill Days 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, Bradfordsville.
July ♥ Marion County Fair harness racing and equestrian events. ♥ Heart of Kentucky Minor League All-Star Invitational, Graham Memorial Park. ♥ Ladies Invitational Golf Tournament, Lebanon Country Club. ♥ Club Championship golf tournament, Lebanon Country Club.
September ♥ Lebanon Labor Day Invitational golf tournament, Lebanon Country Club. ♥ Great Outhouse Blowout Outhouse 500 (privymobile drag races), Historic Penn’s Store. ♥ Lebanon Invitational Tennis Tournament, Graham Memorial Park. ♥ Little Four Liquors Golf Scramble, Rosewood Golf & Country Club. ♥ Marion County Country Ham Days Pokey Pig 5K, downtown Lebanon. ♥ Fall squirrel, archery deer, dove and special wood duck and resident goose hunting seasons open.
October ♥ Rosewood Fall Classic, Rosewood Golf & Country Club. ♥ CKAT Tiger Shark Invitational swim meet, Lebanon Aquatic Center. ♥ Heart of Kentucky Reverse Triathlon, Graham Memorial Park. ♥ Fall muzzleloader deer hunting season opens.
November ♥ Modern gun deer, rabbit, quail, grouse and waterfowl/duck hunting seasons open.
December ♥ Marion County Holiday Homecoming Classic basketball tournament, Roby Dome. ♥ Second muzzleloader deer, fall wild turkey and Canada goose hunting seasons open.
Special itineraries
♥ Heart of Kentucky Great Golf Getaway – Includes a round at the 18-hole Rosewood Golf & Country Club, a special round at the beautiful and challenging 9-hole Lebanon Country Club, overnight lodging (double occupancy) at Hampton Inn, hot breakfast and welcome gifts.
Lebanon Country Club
Known statewide for its annual Lebanon Labor Day Invitational, this is the finest 9-hole course in the state. Immaculately groomed with tight fairways, fast greens and just enough turns and blind shots to challenge the better golfers, this course is not so harsh that beginners can’t enjoy themselves. The back nine is played from different tee locations, which changes the strategy from tee shots to approach shots. This is a fun course that has a stocked pro shop with comfortable seating and a big screen TV.
Rosewood Golf & Country Club
This 18-hole beauty opened in June 2006. Its features include some long par 5s, challenging par 3s and scenic beauty throughout. Carved out of the rolling pastures of Lebanon’s beautiful countryside, this course has surprisingly mature greens and healthy fairways to go along with its progressing roughs. There are all the catchy amenities such as bridges, streams, forests and one hole requires carrying a small lake. Some greens are enveloped by groves of native trees and a gallery of diners watches the #9 and #18 greens from the deck of the restaurant. Rosewood also offers a full-service restaurant and bar with a menu that has something for all tastes, including a nice selection of wines and tasty desserts.
To make reservations for the Heart of Kentucky Great Golf Getaway, call 270.692.0021 or e-mail VisitLebanonKy@windstream.net.
♥ Fishing Escape Trip – Enjoy a double decker fishing delight at Marion County Sportsman's Lake and Fagan Branch Reservoir, located less than one mile apart or 300 yards across the field. Includes overnight lodging at Hampton Inn, hot breakfast and welcome gifts.
Marion County Sportsman’s Lake
Sportsman's Lake is loaded with largemouth and smallmouth bass, catfish, crappie and hybrid bluegill, wildlife and scenic beauty. It has a concrete boat ramp (no gas engines). This is a new “old” lake that was built in 1952. Around 1990, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources drained it and reconstructed the lakebed with channels, humps, ridgelines and points, all of which are conducive to improved fish habitat. The Sportsman’s Lake grounds can be hunted. There are squirrel, deer and waterfowl. Sportsman’s Lake is also home of the Marion County Sportsman Club. There is a clubhouse, playground and facilities for fishing, picnicking and archery.
Fagan Branch Reservoir
Fagan Branch Reservoir is 140 acres of pristine fishing paradise (max. depth - 80 ft.) with largemouth and smallmouth bass, channel cats, bluegill and redear sunfish and is surrounded by beautiful forest and the 3.2 mile Cecil L. Gorley Naturalist Walking Trail. It has a concrete boat ramp (no gas engines).
Directions…
►From Hampton Inn, turn left out of the parking lot and drive one mile to the light. ►Turn right onto KY 55/Walnut St. and drive .4 miles to light. ►Turn right onto U.S. 68/Main St. and drive 1 mile to light. ►Turn left onto KY 208/Cemetery Rd. and drive .4 miles. ►Turn right onto KY 208 continuation and drive 3.7 miles. ►Turn left onto KY 2744 and drive approximately 100 yards. ►Turn right onto Sportsman's Lake Rd. and drive .7 miles. ►Turn left onto Sportsman's Lake Dr. and Sportsman’s Lake is straight ahead or continue for another .7 miles and the entrance to Fagan Branch Reservoir is on the left.
To make reservations for the Fishing Escape Package, call 270.692.0021 or e-mail VisitLebanonKy@windstream.net.
Venues for practically everything
♥ Graham Memorial Park
Facility Info: 104 acres; 7 diamonds (Babe Ruth, Minor League, 3 Little League, 1 baseball 350 ft.); 18-hole disc golf course; Well-lit walking track; 4 tennis courts (meets USTA standards); 1 full-court & 2 ½-court basketball; 3 volleyball courts; 2 large pavilions; Gazebo; Picnic tables; Charcoal grills; Playground; 6 soccer fields; Remote-control plane strip. Spectator Capacity: Hundreds per diamond. Motorcoach Parking: Yes. Amenities: Lights; Scoreboards; Multiple Concessions; Multiple Restrooms; Batting Cages; Bleachers; Parking for more than 1,000.
Directions…
►From Centre Square, drive one block south on KY 55/Spalding Ave. to light (Main St.). ►Turn right onto U.S. 68/Main St. and continue to next light. ►Turn left onto KY 49/Proctor Knott Ave. and drive 1 mile to Graham Memorial Park on the left.
♥ Lebanon Aquatic Center
Facility Info: 25-meter by 25-yard heated, indoor pool, up to 5.5 ft. deep; 100-foot winding water slide; Children’s pool. Admission is $2; Seniors receive 20 percent discount; Lap lanes are available as well as an area for general swimming; Aerobic classes are available daily. Swim lessons; Birthday parties; All-night swims. Monday-Friday 5:30 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday 1-6 p.m. For more information, call (270) 692-9358. Spectator Capacity: 200. Motorcoach Parking: Yes. Amenities: Lights; Concessions; Restrooms; Showers; Center and pool are wheelchair accessible.
Directions…
►From Centre Square, drive one block south on KY 55/Spalding Ave. to light (Main St.). ►Turn right onto U.S. 68/Main St. and continue to next light. ►Turn left onto KY 49/Proctor Knott Ave. and drive 1 mile to the Lebanon Aquatic Center on the left.
♥ Roby Dome
Facility Info: Unique domed arena; Wood floor. Spectator Capacity: 2,200. Motorcoach Parking: Yes. Amenities: Lights; Scoreboards; Concessions; Restrooms; Locker rooms; Basketball goals; Stage; Arena is wheelchair accessible.
Directions…
►From Centre Square, drive one block south on KY 55/Spalding Ave. to light (Main St.). ►Turn left onto U.S. 68/Main St. and drive 1.1 miles. ►Turn left onto Knight Way and the Roby Dome is straight ahead.
♥ John J. Boswell Stadium
Facility Info: Beautiful football stadium with all the bells and whistles; Bleacher seating for thousands, including a section of chairbacks; Full-size press box; Bermuda playing surface; Landscaping. Complete fitness center. Spectator Capacity: 5,000. Motorcoach Parking: Yes. Amenities: Lights; Scoreboard; Concessions; Restrooms; 8-lane Track; Pole Vault Pit; Discus/Hammer Throw; Long Jump Pit; Stadium and bleachers are wheelchair accessible.
Directions…
►From Centre Square, drive one block south on KY 55/Spalding Ave. to light (Main St.). ►Turn left onto U.S. 68/Main St. and drive 1.1 miles. ►Turn left onto Knight Way and continue around the Roby Dome to parking in front of the Stadium.
♥ Dave Hourigan Field
Facility Info: Stellar baseball diamond, 325 ft. down right and left field lines, 360 ft. in the gaps and 375 ft. dead center field; Eye sand rock warning track; Mound; Grass is bluegrass fescue mix; Field is Marmix clay surface and is National Federation of State High School Association regulation. Spectator Capacity: 300 on bleachers; festival seating on sidelines. Motorcoach Parking: Yes. Amenities: Lights; Scoreboard; Concessions; Restrooms; Batting Cage; Bleachers; Dugouts 60 ft. with end storage.
Directions…
►From Centre Square, drive one block south on KY 55/Spalding Ave. to light (Main St.). ►Turn left onto U.S. 68/Main St. and drive 1.1 miles. ►Turn left onto Knight Way and Dave Hourigan Field is straight ahead.
♥ Elmer J. George Field
Facility Info: Regulation high school soccer field; Excellent drainage. Spectator Capacity: 300 on bleachers; Festival seating at other locations, including manicured plateaus. Motorcoach Parking: Yes. Amenities: Lights; Scoreboard; Concessions; Restrooms; Bleachers.
Directions…
►From Centre Square, drive one block south on KY 55/Spalding Ave. to light (Main St.). ►Turn left onto U.S. 68/Main St. and drive 1 mile (to 2nd light). ►Turn left onto Corporate Dr. and drive .1 mile. ►Turn right onto Patriot Drive and Elmer J. George Field is ahead on the left.
♥ Talley Field
Facility Info: Women’s softball field, 250 ft.; Eye sand rock warning track. Spectator Capacity: 300 on bleachers; Festival seating on sidelines. Motorcoach Parking: Yes. Amenities: Lights; Scoreboard; Concessions; Restrooms; Batting Cages; Bleachers.
Directions…
►From Centre Square, drive one block south on KY 55/Spalding Ave. to light (Main St.). ►Turn left onto U.S. 68/Main St. and drive 1 mile (2nd light). ►Turn left onto Corporate Dr. and drive .1 mile. ►Turn right onto Patriot Drive and Talley Field is ahead on the left.
♥ Johnston Field at Centre Square
Facility Info: 225x350 multi-purpose field. Spectator Capacity: 300 on bleachers; Festival seating on sidelines. Motorcoach Parking: Yes. Amenities: Lights; Restrooms; Bleachers; Irrigation System; Outdoor stage.
Directions…
►Johnston Field at Centre Square is located behind the Centre Square Convention Center.
♥ Marion County Fairgrounds
Facility Info: Fastest 1/2-mile horse racing track in Kentucky. Marion County Exhibition Center; Floral Hall; 2 outdoor riding rings; Stables; Ample midway area. Spectator Capacity: 3,000 in grandstands. Motorcoach Parking: Yes. Amenities: Lights; Concessions; Restrooms; Bleachers; 7 acres of parking.
Directions…
►From Centre Square, drive one block south on KY 55/Spalding Ave. to light (Main St.). ►Turn left onto U.S. 68/Main St. and continue to next light. ►Turn right onto Fairgrounds Rd. and drive .5 miles to the Marion County Fairgrounds on the left.
♥ Lebanon Country Club
Facility Info: Finest 9-hole course in the state; Short but with tight fairways; Private but allows non-member play through Heart of Kentucky Golf Getaway package. Spectator Capacity: Gallery of thousands. Motorcoach Parking: No. Amenities: Pro shop; Concessions; Banquet hall; Restrooms; Cart rental; Cart storage; Practice greens; Driving net; Swimming pool; Children’s pool.
Directions…
►From Centre Square, drive one block south on KY 55/Spalding Ave. to light (Main St.). ►Turn right onto U.S. 68/Main St. and continue to next light. ►Turn left onto KY 49/Proctor Knott Ave. and drive 1 mile. ►Turn right onto KY 3221/Country Club Dr. and drive .4 miles. ►Turn left onto Old Calvary Pike and the Lebanon Country Club is on the left.
♥ Rosewood Golf & Country Club
Facility Info: 18-hole course, moderate to difficult; Semi-private. Spectator Capacity: Gallery of thousands. Motorcoach Parking: Yes. Amenities: Full-service restaurant and bar; Pro shop; Banquet hall; Restrooms; Cart Rental; Practice Greens; Driving range; Swimming pool.
Directions…
►From Centre Square, drive .2 miles north on KY 55/Spalding Ave. to traffic island in front of Myrtledene Bed & Breakfast. ►Bear left onto KY 429/St. Rose Rd. and continue 1.8 miles. ►Turn right onto Fairway Dr. and Rosewood Golf & Country Club is ahead.
♥ Morton Soccer Complex
Facility Info: Youth soccer fields. Spectator Capacity: Hundreds per field. Motorcoach Parking: Yes. Amenities:
Directions…
►From Centre Square, drive one block south on KY 55/Spalding Ave. to light (Main St.). ►Turn right onto U.S. 68/Main St. and continue to next light. ►Turn left onto KY 49/Proctor Knott Ave. and drive 1 mile. ►Turn right onto KY 3221/Country Club Dr. and drive .8 miles. ►Turn left onto Industrial Dr. and the Morton Soccer Complex is ahead on the left.
♥ Marion County High School Tennis
Facility Info: 4 courts. Spectator Capacity: 300. Motorcoach Parking: Yes. Amenities: Bleachers.
Directions…
►From Centre Square, drive one block south on KY 55/Spalding Ave. to light (Main St.). ►Turn left onto U.S. 68/Main St. and drive 1.1 miles. ►Turn left onto Knight Way and continue around the Roby Dome to parking in front of the courts.
For more information about local high school sporting events, call 270.692.6066 or visit http://kentucky.ihigh.com/marioncounty/. For more information about hunting seasons, fishing regulations, license requirements and more, call 270.337.2658 or visit www.kdfwr.state.ky.us/. For more information about other events or venues, call 270.692.0021, e-mail VisitLebanonKy@windstream.net or visit www.visitlebanonky.com.
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