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    Big Rock Park

    4.3 (16 reviews)

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    Josh M.

    Big Rock is a small park right near Seneca and Cherokee. If you are visiting to hike, it can make for a fun couple hours if you don't mind hiking into Cherokee as well. There is a parking lot next to the trailhead that follows the creek. If you park here and follow the trail, you will see some pretty views of the creek. Once you get to the end of the trail, which isn't too long, you can continue on into Cherokee park simply by following the creek. Once in Cherokee, you have more hiking trails through the woods. We simply re-traced our path to get back to the car. It made for a fun couple hours and a few miles of hiking!

    Leah M.

    This was our first visit here. Honestly, I didn't even know it existed prior to today. We parked in a small parking lot right next to the playground area. Currently, the swings are tied up (Covid precautions) so we steered clear of the play area in general. The real star is the creek. It's Bear Creek I think. It's perfect for hot summer days. We waded though the areas that were no more than calf deep. The kids also played in the deeper areas too. Bring chairs/a blanket if you plan on watching the kiddos. There's not anywhere to sit comfortably. Also, pack a lunch and make a day of it. There's plenty of space! I will add there is some trash and glass in the grassy area by the restrooms so I encourage you to wear shoes!

    Kathy V.

    Situated between Cherokee and Seneca Parks, I actually thought this was just part of one of the bigger park plots. But according to Google and Louisville natives who I have heard reference "Big Rock" specifically, I know this is it's own entity. There is a pavilion, a pretty decently sized parking lot, a playground, a couple trails and just 'be in nature' type areas. There is an annual music festival here as well. It's a cute little area that is overshadowed by its bigger and better-known neighbors. It is lovely though and worth seeing (or at least worth knowing where it is...).

    Brad G.

    Cool park in between Cherokee and Seneca. Like the Chicken Steps of last review, I'm not sure why this park is called Big Rock. This park has been hiding under my nose for years! It'd probably still be hiding if it wasn't for my lady love finding it one day. There's not a lot to say about this park. It's similar to Baby Bear's porridge. It's not too small and it's not too large. It's somewhere in between making it the "just right" perfect community park. This park also has a waterway that runs through it(Beargrass Creek). Depending on who you are, that might be cool or it might hinder all that you can do at the park. There are also "just right" sized parking lots on both sides of the park. One side of the park will give you trails with a little bit of nature. The other side will give you a playground, freshly cut grass, and a pavilion. This just in! I did a quick search on maps and noticed there is a Big Rock area. That's where the name comes from! The actual park is too far away from the Big Rock to actually be named after it. Each time I've been, I didn't even notice the Big Rock(next time... I'll hunt for it)! Many people use this park, but I've never seen it crowded. I could see this as a good mid-point if you're on your run and need a small break. It would also be a good park if you want to be outside, but want to avoid the crowds at Cherokee and Seneca.

    Nina A.

    Love this medium sized park near Cherokee park, mostly because the water and rock formations are gorgeous!! Took the pup here to hike for a few hours and he loved frolicking in the water. We followed some trails around the water that were pretty easy in difficulty although I would definitely recommend anyone without sturdy shoes or a steady balance to be careful - definitely got steep at times and you can climb pretty high up. There were some people fishing and there's an area near the bottom with picnic tables and a playground and some grills where families were gathering. Such a fun, charming spot for a mini getaway/ nature reconnect!!! Check it out!

    Lovely hidden gem with beautiful scenery! It is nestled beside Cherokee Park. There are trails and picnic tables.

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    A few minutes spent by the creek and a brisk walk was in order to take in the fresh air on such a beautiful day.

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    This is by far one of my favorite places to go Peaceful and just a great atmosphere and a great little swim hole

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    8 years ago

    Great park. They have trails and even a place to go swimming. You can jump off a big rock into the water.

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    Waterfront Park

    Waterfront Park

    4.5
    (112 reviews)
    3.8 mi

    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.

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    La Grange Springs Park

    La Grange Springs Park

    5.0
    (3 reviews)
    20.3 mi

    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.

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    McNeely Lake Park

    McNeely Lake Park

    4.2
    (24 reviews)
    9.9 mi

    I haven't been to McNeely in a while, probably since I was a kid but we have recently started going…read moreagain and it's definitely been enhanced! There are plenty of spots for fishing but some of them you will need to take a short hike down a gravel road. If you bring a wagon make sure it has bigger wheels but probably best to carry everything to make it easier. There is a fishing dock as well that's pretty big and most definitely is shareable with a few groups. The hiking trail that extends around to the dam is a fun walk since it goes in and out of wooded covering. Makes it great for sunny days as well. The playground is nice and maybe small to moderate size. There are BBQ stands to use and picnic tables. There are bathrooms but not very quick to get to from most parts of the park so keep that in mind. Great place to kayak as well! Great views and since the lake is narrow it makes it feel more like a river to go through. Super fun place! Glad to see them doing more work on it Only criticism is that there is lots of trash and even though it's the patrons fault, the park could do a better job at cleaning it up. Watch your little ones so they don't pick up pokey fish hooks or broken bottles.

    Tiny park located off cedar creek road. You pull into a the parking lot and the road way is gated…read moreoff. So you park to the immediate left. The park itself features a small playground, a full court basketball court and lots of soccer fields. If you follow the concrete path near the parking lot towards the patio area and soccer fields you can follow that path around a short trail that eventually takes you through a gravel paved wooded area that runs along side the soccer fields. It leads back out to the road where it circles back to the blocked off road at the entrance. It's a giant circle. But it's a peaceful and easy trail. Overall solid little park and it's pretty close to my home. So I'll come up here and let the girls play on the playground. It's very rarely crowded. Most of the crowd heads to the larger McNeely Lake Park about 3 miles down the road as it has several massive playgrounds. So a lot of time when we don't want to deal with bit crowds I'll make the short trip here and let the girls run wild and blow off energy.

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    Door To Nowhere

    Door To Nowhere

    4.6
    (50 reviews)
    3.1 mi

    TikTok really has opened my eyes to hidden treasures everywhere. I'm sure that I'm not the only one…read morethat feels this way. When you doom scroll, you come across many different places that are true hidden gems. Door To Nowhere, or Heigold House, is definitely an oddity and salute to the past. Some housekeeping, you know, things to know about this place. BE CAREFUL. This sits on a roundabout island with steady traffic. Be mindful to the traffic flow and businesses nearby (I parked at a nearby business off the road and walked over here). Be kind to the natural beauty that surrounds this. And most of all, be respectful. As I said, this sits on a roundabout with flowerbeds surrounding it. Whether you are facing front, as in looking at the front of the façade, or looking from the rear, please stay on the sidewalks provided. Take in the informational plaques as well. Built by Christian H Heigold, a successful stonecutter. Majority of the house was completed in 1853. Heigold was a master at stonecutting and completed the home with busts of Presidents George Washington and James Buchanan. Heigold was also a staunch opponent of the 'Know Nothing Party,' and anti-immigration political party and I would like to think that he built his house with all the busts was a big middle finger to those that were anti-immigration. This façade sat in what was known as the The Point neighborhood, which was favored by those that moved to the city from the New Orleans area. Once Louisville diverted the Beargrass Creek away from downtown, this place started to flood annually. Shifting people away from the neighborhood and then the Great Flood of 1937 happened. Slowly the city started buying houses and demolishing them. Ultimately using the land as a dump site. Then this façade was listed on the National Registry of Historical Places. Remained in that area which became Thruston Park. That is until a developer bought the land adjacent to this and build condos. They moved this massive beast, 70,000-pounds, across River Road to where it sits today.

    Such amazing history, a must see spot ! Right off a main road but there is parking nearby !read more

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    Door to nowhere with some ominous clouds in the background
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