Buena Vista

The Newest Park in the County System!

Buena Vista, which means "good view" in Spanish, was the name of the summer home and estate/property of Robert S. Todd, father of Mary Todd Lincoln. The Franklin County Fiscal Court approved the purchase of the property, formerly known as Duckers Golf Course, on October 13, 2022. The purchase price was $850,000 for just around 130 acres of land.

Eventually a small portion of the land would be sold for private development. However, the remaining 128 acres have been dedicated to be used as a public park. This park is still under development. However, it currently features trails and a driving range. A cricket pitch as well disc golf course will be open in the near future. 

Now Open: Driving Range

The driving range is open 7 days a week from dawn to dusk. This is a completely self serve facility. You can access the automatic ball dispenser on the side of the former Clubhouse, now the location of Rocky's Pub. The cost is $12 per bucket. The machine takes all major credit and debit cards as well as prepaid range cards that are available at the Lakeview Pro Shop. 

 The map below can be used to help you locate the range facilities at the park. 

Ribbon cutting for the driving range.