John Prine Memorial Park at Rochester Dam

John Prine Memorial Park at Rochester Dam

Rochester, Kentucky 42273

About this Location

This park at the Rochester Dam offers a boat ramp below the dam, a parking area, a picnic pavilion and playground.

The park's name was changed and dedicated to John Prine in 2022. Prine's song "Paradise" included these lyrics.

"When I die let my ashes float down the Green RiverLet my soul roll on up to the Rochester damI'll be halfway to Heaven with Paradise waitin'Just five miles away from wherever I am."

Features

  • Restrooms on site

  • Roadside viewing

  • Wheelchair accessible trail

  • Entrance fee

Last updated June 28, 2023