FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky is slowly reopening and Friday Governor Andy Beshear announced a few more popular areas that will be opening to the public in early June.
During is 5:00 p.m. briefing, Beshear said the following things will reopen on June 1:
- Auto/Dirt Track Racing
- Aquatic Centers
- Bowling Alleys
- Fishing Tournaments
- Fitness Centers
- Kentucky State Park Lodges
- Movie Theaters
- Salato Wildlife Education Center
According to the Associated Press, Beshear said the parks will reopen in an effort to revive tourism revenue in the bluegrass state. He says four state resort parks being used to house some coronavirus patients won’t reopen to the public on June 1.
Resort parks that will not open June 1 are:
- Lake Cumberland
- Lake Barkley
- Blue Licks Battlefield
- Buckhorn Lake
Other stories on WHAS11 News
- Beshear: Masks, face coverings encouraged starting May 11
- Here's what's reopening in Kentucky Monday under Phase 1 of the 'Healthy at Work' plan
- Jeffersonville closes Aquatic Center, cancels summer camp and bingo to save money
- Kentucky Goodwill stores to reopen May 20
- Pet groomers reopen to high demand, new safety precautions
- Louisville barbershop remodels for COVID-19 reopen
- Jefferson County Public Schools asking for feedback on district's first Non-Traditional Instruction program
- JCPS last day moved to May 27, pending board approval
►Make it easy to keep up-to-date with more stories like this. Download the WHAS11 News app now. For Apple or Android users.
Have a news tip? Email assign@whas11.com, visit our Facebook page or Twitter feed.