Major renovations and upgrades are coming for the 55-year-old Lake Barkley State Resort Park in Trigg County.
Additional details on the coming projects were shared by Park Manager Ashley Joiner during a Trigg County Chamber of Commerce Lunch & Learn on Thursday afternoon.
In recent months, officials have completed a water/sewer line project, Phase I & II of structural repairs, interior lodge room renovations, and an airport runway lighting project.
Joiner said one of the ongoing projects is the Blue Springs Creek Restoration Project, which is helping clear out debris near Boots Randolph Golf Course.
click to download audioThe project is expected to be completed by spring and is already proving successful in keeping water off the golf course.
Phase III of structural repairs begins following the Labor Day holiday.
click to download audioJoiner added that major upgrades are coming for the lodge area.
click to download audioA major question asked about these repairs: Will an elevator be installed to get between both levels of lodging?
click to download audioNew roofs and skylights will be installed on the lodge building, updates will come for the upstairs space – including meeting rooms, and then attention turns to the Windows on the Water restaurant.
click to download audioThe dining room will also receive new tables and chairs, and other new equipment, with hopes that new buffet stations will be included.
Many other upgrades are planned across the property, including the removal and installation of a new outdoor pool.
click to download audioJoiner has been involved in all of the conversations when it comes to the design process and made a promise.
click to download audioAll 40+ full-time employees will remain on the payroll at the park during the renovations, as Joiner has a 15-page list of projects they will be working on.
After Labor Day weekend, the lodge portion will be closed, but cabins/cottages, the fitness center, Boots Randolph Golf Course, the trails, and Windows on the Water will remain open.
In January, the restaurant and cabins/cottages will close for renovations. Joiner is hoping the major renovations will be completed by late summer or early fall of 2026.
