Louisville, Jefferson County, KY
Places to go in Louisville
27 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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Beckley Creek Park
Placid, sprawling park featuring various trails, picnic areas, a sprayground & other options.
1411 Beckley Creek Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40245, USA
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Bernheim Forest and Arboretum
Natural woodland habitat featuring native trees & wildlife plus groomed trails, gardens & fields.
2075 Clermont Road, Clermont, KY 40110, USA
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Brown Park
Kresge Way & Browns Lane, 1298 Browns Ln #1200, St Matthews, KY 40207, USA
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Central Park
Park with a spray fountain attraction, playground & amphitheater, plus tennis & volleyball courts.
1340 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40208, USA
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Cherokee Park
Serene 389-acre city park with gentle rolling hills featuring a 2.4-mile scenic loop & picnic areas.
745 Cochran Hill Rd, Louisville, KY 40206, USA
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Cherokee Park - Big Rock
2199 Park Boundary Rd, Louisville, KY 40205, USA
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Des Pres Park
4709 Lowe Rd, Louisville, KY 40220, USA
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E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park
Activity-filled, 550-acre urban park with trails, birding, a pool, an archery range & more.
3000 Freys Hill Rd, Louisville, KY 40241, USA
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Falls of the Ohio State Park
Park on Ohio River featuring ancient fossil beds, nature-discovery center, hiking, fishing & more.
201 W Riverside Dr, Clarksville, IN 47129, USA
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Harrods Creek Park
6530 Montero Dr, Prospect, KY 40059, USA
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Iroquois Park
Wooded park offering an amphitheater, sports courts, trails, disc golf, a spray pad & scenic vistas.
2120 Rundill Rd, Louisville, KY 40214, USA
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Jefferson Memorial Forest
Nature preserve comprised of 6,500 acres of forest for hiking, camping & fishing in a stocked lake.
11311 Mitchell Hill Rd, Fairdale, KY 40118, USA
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Joe Creason Park
Large city-run green area with hiking & running trails, tennis courts, sports fields & picnic spots.
1297 Trevilian Wy, Louisville, KY 40213, USA
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Long Run Park
Long Run Park Rd, Louisville, KY 40245, USA
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Louisville Champions Park
Field sports are the focus of this park with 11 multi-use lawns, a cyclocross course & concessions.
2050 River Rd, Louisville, KY 40206, USA
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McNeely Lake Park
Park with sports areas, trails, grills & a model-airplane field, plus a lake for fishing & boating.
10500 Cedar Creek Rd, Louisville, KY 40229, USA
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Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area
Riverfront 2,600-acre park with hunting, fishing, trails for hikes, bikes & horses, plus campsites.
850 Otter Creek Park Rd, Brandenburg, KY 40108, USA
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Pope Lick Park
4002 S Pope Lick Rd, Louisville, KY 40299, USA
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Riverview Park
8202 Greenwood Rd, Louisville, KY 40258, USA
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Saunders Springs Nature Preserve
Wooded nature preserve with 3 rustic cabins from the 1800s, hiking trails & picnic/BBQ pavilions.
100 Saunders Spring Ln, Radcliff, KY 40160, USA
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Seneca Park
Sports courts & fields, playgrounds, trails (including horseback riding) & an 18-hole golf course.
3151 Pee Wee Reese Rd, Louisville, KY 40207, USA
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Sun Valley Park
6616 Ashby Ln, Louisville, KY 40272, USA
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The Parklands of Floyds Fork
String of green spaces along Floyds Fork stream with lawns, playgrounds, canoeing & forest trails.
Beckley Creek Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40245, USA
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Tioga Falls Trail
Louisville Nashville Turnpike, West Point, KY 40177, USA