We did a walk in a portion of Cherokee Park on a very windy Sunday morning. We noted that cars…read morestill travel too fast for comfort when near pedestrians. Plenty of walkers, runners, bikers, dog walkers, recreational users (frisbees and kites), tailgaters, and drivers today. We stopped to catch a break near the top of the hill at Hogan's Fountain. The water fountains and faucets (to fill up dog bowls) were all operational today in mid-March. Restroom facilities were also open.

I had not been to the area in Cherokee park off of Alexander Riad fir years and ended uphiking…read morethere two days in a row. Easy access from Cherokee Road with plenty if oarilking and wady access to trails . There were some hills, steps but mostly flat. We did a combination of paved and unpaved trails. Lots of benches, people about and a couple of beautiful hiking days.

Springs Park in La Grange is a real gem. It's always clean and well-maintained, from the walkways…read moreto the restrooms. The playgrounds are great quality and nicely divided so kids of different ages have plenty to enjoy. One of the best parts is how walkable it is to downtown. Sweet shops, cafés, antique stores -- everything's just a short stroll away. It makes for a perfect outing: play, grab a treat, maybe shop a bit. The pavilion is beautiful and gives the park a polished, welcoming feel. Plenty of shady spots and benches make it easy for parents (and grandparents!) to sit and relax while the kids burn off energy. All in all, if you're looking for a peaceful, charming park close to town with good amenities, Springs Park delivers. Highly recommend for families, casual visitors, or anyone wanting a breath of fresh air in a pretty setting.

What a treasure for the residents of La Grange! This beautiful park was opened in 2022 and has…read moresomething for everyone. The expansive brick-arched pavilion resembles a train station which is in keeping with the trains that travel down the town's Main Street daily. I was told that the pavillion is host to many musical events and the Saturday artisans/farmer's market. Also keeping with the town's love of trains, there is a piece of playground equipment fashioned after a locomotive. The playground has areas that are appropriate for younger and older children. Included in the areas are musical instruments, slides, rope bridge, climbing wall, merry-go-round and more. There is a building with very nice restrooms. There is an area of dedicated parking and there is also street parking available nearby. There is an abundance of nearby shops and eateries along Main Street.

We were walking around exploring the area and came across Don Fightmaster playground. This is…read morelocated on Floyd Street next to the University of Louisville campus. This looks like a great playground for sure that I will take my kids to play on when we go to the area next time. It had a lot of neat slides and swings and things to climb and play on so I know they will enjoy it

This is our favorite park to go to as a family. The kids playground includes an area for little…read moreones and a couple different areas depending on the age of the child - all right next to each other. There are tables and plenty of seating to watch play (but play with them too!). There's a big open area for lawn games and also a splash pad with more seating and a pavilion you can rent for parties. All things enclosed and pets or bikes are not allowed. In addition to this there is a massive lawn to play things like soccer or other sports, great paved walking or biking paths and it even goes into the woods where you can play in the creek. There are plenty of great trails here, paved and dirt, and a hand-full of fun geocaches if you download the app. Very amazing park!

This is my favorite part due to safe cleanliness and safety. It is a very open space to exploit…read morepaved grounds or wooded groups. It is part of the big parks plan of Louisville which loops approximately 55 miles around. They also offer hiking for kids and a huge playground/spray ground.

This place is awesome!!! Stopped midway on our road trip from chicago to Nashville to let our 2…read moreyear old run around! There's a great BBQ right next door called Pig Beach with takeout or outdoor seating right on the river. The park is enormous with tons of space for kids to run around with 5 unique play spaces. There also walking trails along the river and you can walk up on the bridge. Can't recommend enough.

One of the best parks in Oldham county! Excellent playground/sprayground area for kids, well…read moremanicured grounds and surrounding concrete walk paths for everyone. Perfect for a quiet evening walk, bike ride or to cool off during the hottest summer days. Various events hosted year round but parking is limited so plan accordingly.

The park has really been upgraded especially for all the young children in the community. The park…read morehas added a Community Center with clean restrooms, a new Sprayground with 20 spray feature for use in the summer, a huge Farm-themed playground and a Playground Shade Pavilion. The restrooms may be closed because of cold weather but, the playground is a wonderful place to take young children. It will keep them busy for hours. An there are still the well maintained walking paths and the park is still Pet Friendly. Masks are still required as they are at all playgrounds and a 6 foot distance must be maintained from others until further notice.

A simple stroll here is an absolute pleasure and moving experience…read more Welcome to Louisville Kentucky, the waterfront park where you can enjoy the natural beauty of the woods and grass. The water is here for your personal enjoyment. Listen as the waves splash against the sandy shore line. They have benches all along the paths to get acquainted with nature . The stillness can be felt all around. The wind blows and grass actually grows here and feels great as you walk bare foot . Sit and swing yourself to better happy. Spend the day with the fam! Let the sunshine your smile back. Hold hands with the one who loves you. The day is yours . It's mine, it's yours all this beauty. You have to experience the water front to see how beautiful it truly is! If you're into the boating scene you can bring your own. Rent a jet ski! Or go for a kayaking trip. Whatever way you choose to have fun on the water can be done here . We just sit and enjoy one another . The splash of the water against the waves. It's a great change to a cactus and rock landscape. Once you go Kentucky you never will go back . If your a girl like me, it was the desert decision all my days prior. My new future is here among the Midwest trees, grass, and fresh air once my body adjusts to the climate conditions of the area . Sometimes the beauty is a short term miracle for me because of the headaches but they will pass . Until the next time we sit and think the water front feels like a lost paradise .

Really enjoyed being able to walk through the splash pad as an adult who doesn't have any children…read morebut most definitely needed to cool down with the excessive heat we've been enduring for the past week. Thank you to the people and community of downtown for not discriminating or just being nasty to others.

Took my kids to Marshall Playground & Sprayground. The whole area was fenced in with one entrance…read moreand the area was big enough my toddler had plenty of room to run! It was busy and there were still plenty of seats available and a ton of shady areas. Fantastic play area!

Beckley Creek Park is the perfect park to start a run, walk, or bike ride from. I started a long…read morerun with a group here yesterday. There was adequate parking, multiple bathrooms, and drinking fountains. It's a great starting point to access the Louisville Loop from or even just to run a few laps around the egg lawn for a shorter run.