Parks Near Me in Louisville, ky
Louisville Waterfront Park
129 East River Road, Louisville, KY
Ancient History
As a natural river crossing point for migrating buffalo seeking the salt-licks and nutritious cane of the Kentucky region during the winter, and with... Read More
Chickasaw Park
1200 Southwestern Pkwy, Louisville, KY
As a part of AARP's 60th Anniversary, AARP launched an ambitious effort in 2019 to create 53 fitness parks – one each in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico... Read More
Cherokee Park
745 Cochran Hill Road, Louisville, KY
Cherokee Park's main feature is the 2.4-mile Scenic Loop, with separate lanes for vehicle traffic (one-way) and recreational users. One of the original parks designed by Frederick Law... Read More
EP Tom Sawyer State Park
3000 Freys Hill Road, Louisville, KY
Test your skills at the only outdoor public archery range in Louisville.
Take a dip in the largest public outdoor swimming pool and splash park in Louisville.
Take a hike... Read More
Charlie Vettiner Park
5550 Charlie Vettiner Park Rd, Louisville, KY
Amenities:
Ballfield
Basketball
Cross Country
Disc Golf
Dog Run
Fishing
Golf
Grill
Horseshoe Pit
Model Airplane Flying... Read More
Taylorsville Lake State Park
1320 Park Road, Taylorsville, KY
Taylorsville Lake State Park encompasses 1,200-acre of some of the most beautiful horse riding country. It boasts 45 spacious RV sites with electric & water hook-ups, 10 equestrian sites with... Read More
My Old Kentucky Home State Park
501 E. Stephen Foster Ave., Bardstown, KY
Birding
Year-round birds include the Red-tailed hawk, goldfinches, Northern Cardinals, House Finches, Carolina Wrens, House Sparrows, Blue Jay, White-breasted Nuthatch, Hairy... Read More
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
2995 Lincoln Farm Road, Hodgenville, KY
For over a century people from around the world have come to rural Central Kentucky to honor the humble beginnings of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. His early life on Kentucky's frontier... Read More
General Butler State Resort Park
1608 Highway 227, Carrollton, KY
Northern Kentucky’s first state park and one of the first 10 in the commonwealth is General Butler State Resort Park. On August 12, 1931, a 300-acre tract comprising part of the old William O.... Read More
Josephine sculpture park
3355 Lawrenceburg Road, Frankfort, KY
Our Mission:
is to connect people to each other and the land through the arts. The Park provides creative arts and nature education to the community and transformative... Read More
Rough River Dam State Resort Park
450 Lodge Road, Falls Of Rough, KY
Birding
There are great locations for birding throughout the park, like the Lake Ridge Nature Trail, the wooded areas near the campground, from the back patio of the lodge down towards the... Read More
Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site
1825 Battlefield Road, Perryville, KY
On October 8, 1862, cannon explosions shattered the rural peace of this tranquil countryside and the death moans of young soldiers. Perryville became the site of the most destructive... Read More
Nolin Lake State Park
2998 Brier Creek Road, Mammoth Cave, KY
Biking
Approximately 9.2 miles of single track trails for mountain biking and hiking, trailhead is located across form State Park campground, partnership with Southwest... Read More
Old Fort Harrod State Park
100 S. College St., Harrodsburg, KY
A full-scale replica of the fort, built by James Harrod in 1774, is the centerpiece of this park. Cabins and blockhouses are furnished with handmade utensils, furniture, crude tools and... Read More
Green River Lake State Park
179 Park Office Rd., Campbellsville, KY
Green River Lake State Park opened in 1969 and contains 1,331 acres of land along with the 8,200-acre lake. The park has many attractions for those who love nature and wish to experience the... Read More
Mammoth Cave National Park
1 Mammoth Cave Parkway, Mammoth Cave, KY
Hiking in Mammoth Cave National Park can be a fun and rewarding experience as in other national parks. It is a great way to both see and experience the park. Mammoth Cave, as its name suggests,... Read More
Constitution Square State Historic Site
134 S. Second Street, Danville, KY
Constitution Square is the site of the signing of Kentucky's Constitution in 1792. Stop into the Visitors Bureau at Grayson's Tavern to get a map of the park for a self-guided tour of the park.... Read More
Kentucky Horse Park
4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY
In 1777, Patrick Henry, then Governor of Virginia, granted 9,000 acres of land in the Kentucky Territory to his brother-in-law, William Christian, as a reward for his service in the French and... Read More
Waveland State Historic Site
225 Waveland Museum Ln., Lexington, KY
Antebellum house with three original outbuildings - slave quarters, smokehouse and ice house. Guided tours focus on the everyday lives of family and slaves who lived and worked at Waveland.
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