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Los parques estatales de Kentucky generan un impacto económico anual de 1.1 mil millones de dólares y apoyan 8.600 empleos en todo el estado, según un informe de la oficina del gobernador Andy Beshear. La recreación al aire libre contribuye con 5.9 mil millones de dólares anuales a la industria turística de Kentucky, que alcanzó un récord de 14.6 mil millones de dólares en impacto económico en 2025. El estado ha invertido 129 millones de dólares en reparaciones y mejoras de parques, incluyendo 15.6 millones destinados a la resiliencia de la red eléctrica en complejos turísticos como Kentucky Dam Village.
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Kentucky state parks generate $1.1 billion in annual economic impact while supporting 8,600 jobs across the commonwealth, according to a new report released by Gov. Andy Beshear’s office. The report highlights the growing importance of the state’s outdoor recreation sector as a driver of tourism and economic development.
The findings underscore the critical role parks play in Kentucky’s broader tourism success. In 2025, Kentucky’s tourism industry set a record with $14.6 billion in economic impact and nearly 97,000 jobs supported, marking the fourth consecutive year of record-breaking growth for the sector.
State parks contribute significantly to this momentum. Outdoor recreation generates $5.9 billion annually for Kentucky tourism, reflecting growing visitor interest in nature-based activities and state park experiences.
The commonwealth has made substantial infrastructure investments to support continued growth. The General Assembly allocated $129 million to state park repairs and upgrades, with $15.6 million earmarked for power grid resilience at major resorts like Kentucky Dam Village. These improvements are aimed at enhancing visitor experiences and modernizing park facilities.
According to the Governor’s office, state parks drive tourism, create jobs and support local economies across Kentucky. The parks offer diverse attractions ranging from hiking and camping to historic sites and water recreation opportunities at scenic locations throughout the state.
This article was generated by AI (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) based on source material from Office of the Governor, enriched with 2 web searches. The original source is available at https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&prId=2786.
