Owensboro is famous for its beautiful dogwood trees and, starting in mid-to-late April each year, our city becomes a sea of white and pink as the dogwood trees reach peak blooming season.
The dogwood trees are so popular, in fact, an entire section of Owensboro has been dedicated to them! The Dogwood-Azalea Trail runs through the center of the city along Griffith Avenue and many of its side streets.
But that isn’t the only place to find dogwoods! Because of its commitment to urban forest management, Owensboro has been a designated “Tree City” since 2018, so there are plenty of places to spot dogwoods all over.
If you want to take a gorgeous drive lined with dogwoods, both Hwy. 56 and Hwy. 144 are great country roads surrounded by rolling hills and tons of beautiful trees, including plenty of dogwoods.
And if you want to get out of the car and explore the dogwoods, check out Yellow Creek Park, Ben Hawes Park, Panther Creek Park and James Mason Park, located right in the heart of Owensboro.