In and Around Union
...you'll find natural beauty and countless activities. Here are a few options:
Dr. Thomas Walker Park
4 miles from campus
12- acre park offers mini-golf, gift shop, park tours, picnic shelters, horseshoes, playground and a lighted basketball court
Barbourville Recreational Park
Adjacent to campus
Includes a water park, paddle boats, fishing, walking track, basketball courts, tennis courts
Stivers Aquatic and Wellness Center
Less than a mile from campus
Southeastern Kentucky’s only indoor Olympic-sized pool, also featuring a cardio and fitness equipment, a multi-purpose party room and a therapy pool
The Corbin Arena
About 20 miles from campus
Concert venue that has featured performers such as Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Montgomery Gentry, Miranda Lambert and more
Cumberland Falls State Park
About 35 miles from campus
Home of the moonbow, which exists nowhere else in the western hemisphere, and activities such as rafting, horseback riding, hiking, camping, fishing and more
Levi Jackson Wilderness Road State Park
About 25 miles from campus
Historic site honoring pioneers who settled Kentucky, offering hiking, camping, swimming, volleyball and more
Daniel Boone National Forest
About 100 miles from campus
Encompasses 635,000 acres in eastern Kentucky and noted for its extensive net work of lakes and trails for fishing, hiking and camping
Pine Mountain State Park
About 18 miles from campus
Home of Wasioto Winds (a championship links-style, 18-hole golf course) along with hiking, playgrounds, swimming, picnicking and more
