This set of trails apparently belongs to a local private college that I hadn't heard of. They are…read moreopen to the public, and it wasn't hard to drive and park here. The trails cover a wide variety of environments, reaching a meadow where the power lines through and going down into the ravine which holds the Kentucky River. Once you're down there, a long path runs under the riverside cliffs. As is often the case in this region, the scenery is pretty, but on the difficult side. Many of the trails are narrow and covered with gravel or mud, and are high enough in spots that a slip could carry some significant consequences. There were plenty of bugs as well. But I managed to get a solid two-hour workout/scenic visit in. It's free and it's not far from Lexington.

They finally opened back up and we love it here! It's beautiful. We do the easy trail to the right,…read moreso I can't speak on the other trails, but we always have so much fun enjoying nature here ‍

McConnell Springs hosted the community in the Education Center for a very interesting and…read moreinformative talk by a Jessica Whitehead, former Curator of collections at the Kentucky Derby Museum. She spoke about the ladies of the 1800's who were an integral partof thoroughbred breeding and racing. 87

Nice natural area to walk around it! It is larger and more secluded than the average local option…read more Unfortunately dogs aren't allowed.

Well worth a visit - accessible and well maintained. Trails climb to a scenic overlook of the…read moreKentucky River, with miles more to hike.

I love the fact that there were so many different trails with different features. I am not sure if…read moreraven run is pet friendly. It was so much fun looking over the Kentucky river as I got to the top. The maps provided are easy to read.

The absolute perfect place for a relaxing nature walk or run! Everything about the Arboretum is so…read morenaturally beautiful and lush. There are so many different trails and paths to wander on and discover, and everything is incredibly well maintained. If you're in the mood to learn, there is so much fascinating information and history woven throughout the grounds that makes the experience even more enriching. For me, every perfect day would include a walk at the Arboretum. Highly recommend to anyone looking to escape and reconnect with nature!

It's been a long time since I've been to The Arboretum. I decided on a brief early morning walk…read more It's lovely to be surrounded by green space. No noise, no traffic. Tai Chi walking, purposefully slow and meditative. It's good for you. Try it. 74

We were in the area visiting some people, and after lunch we wanted to get outside and do some…read morewalking. There are several nature preserves with hiking trails, all within about 15 minutes drive from where we were. We chose Dupree for our hiking adventure. It isn't particularly well advertised from the road, but Google maps will get you there. There is a small, gravel drive and parking lot. Facilities are limited to a port-a-potty. But it is *literally* the cleanest, well-maintained port-a-potty I have ever seen in my life! There is a sign with a map of the trails. They aren't terribly plentiful, but we took a picture of the map to reference along our way and we were glad to have it. The trails are clear and very well marked. The landscape is absolutely gorgeous! All around you are rolling hills, fields, crazy-looking trees and the Kentucky River. The main trail (the blue markers) take you to the banks of the river. The map mentions something about a boat dock...if there ever was one, it isn't there now. But the view is still pretty nice. Along the way, there are some picnic tables here and there, as well as a couple bench set ups, where it looks like a class field trip could stop for a lesson. The cliff trail (listed difficult on the map) is not as hard as one might think, but it IS a bit of a climb.The Overlook trail is nice, high up on the ridge. But there isn't much look from the overlook. In all, Dupree Nature Preserve is a beautiful, well-maintained place to hike and enjoy Kentucky nature.

I lovee love The Dupree! Hiking paths on the Kentucky River! What more can you ask for....read more

While on a road trip up north in my tiny two-seater car with my large dog, I found it necessary to…read morescope out the dog parks in the areas I visited so she'd get her stretches in as well. While I did have an issue finding the address, once I did it was quite smooth from there forth. There's an separate entrance for large dogs than the gate for the small dogs so that was a soothing gesture since smaller dogs tend to get spooked by my dogs size. She was able to run free and the dog waste stations were readily available to the pet parents for easier waste retrieval. The parking is directly in front of the entrance so it was easy to unload and load her back in. I found it to be quite clean and spacious. I'm not from the area but spotting this park out made this stop on my trip worthwhile for both of us.

Time for a break and hunting for a power outlet to charge up the onboard battery in the Sprinter…read morevan and while I did not find the outlet, I did manage to get some walking around at this neat park. It has a smaller parking area but there is much to see. Public restrooms, a dog park, playground and lots of space for walking. I had a pleasant visit! [Review 20174 overall - 214 in Kentucky - 1150 of 2023.]

Best place to have a picnic also a very good tree to climb been going here since I was little I'm…read more15 now

Pretty disappointing. Drove over 2 hours to see this place. Website said dawn to dusk. Sign on gate…read moresaid 9 to 6. We got there about 5pm and there was no one there and everything was locked up. This was on a Thursday. The only thing that made this go up to 2 stars is that we got to see other things on the way. UPDATE YOUR WEBSITE if you have different hours.

The park offers a few miles of bluegrass trails, a picnic area, and, unusually, an archery range. A…read moreshort gravel road leads to the main parking area. The terrain is quite typical for the region, but most land around here is private farms. Nothing in the few small ponds or bridge crossing the railroad will be overly exciting, but it is a nice place to walk around.

This is a beautiful park hidden in Northern Lexington (literally hidden). I have been here a…read morehandful of times in the past 4 years and I have always thought it to be one of the most peaceful and secluded places. It's not really a park, more of a big open field. It is great for walking with no interruptions or noise and the paths are clear. I know there is an archery range or something but I have never visited. I also am aware that people bring their horses out to ride. All the times I've gone, I've only run in to other people twice so it must be pretty large. Parking and space is ample!

First visit to Jacobson Park, and while it felt like a crazy long hike there with two teens and a…read morepuppy during rush hour, it was worth the drive to experience a bucolic and hopping piece of the outdoors! Our puppy loved the ducks (and these were some FRIENDLY and INTERACTIVE ducks...) and we experienced some other cool avian sightings. Not a surprise - but the restrooms were suitably scary and during the first part of our visit, the overcast and gray sky made the cement building feel ripe for a horror movie experience... compete with a scary service truck and a man in stained overalls. (Please note, the gentleman was actually very friendly and engaging and was hard at work - he was not in any way a negative presence). The park is expansive and it was actually really busy for a Thursday evening. The dog park was intriguing but we ran out of time to visit. The play area had something for all ages and was popular with children through teens. Loads of parking and the shelter area was great for a school gathering. Can't wait to visit again!

I came here this afternoon looking for a new park to explore with my dog. Upon arrival, I could…read moretell that this park was huge! There are plenty of green spaces and empty fields to play frisbee, flag football, or volleyball. I drove to the dog park area since the park is strict on having the dogs on leash at all times, so I went there. The dog parks for both small and large dogs are enormous! I have never seen that size of a dog park since I was in Colorado--and that state is known for being pet friendly, so their parks and restaurants are 90% pet-friendly. I took my dog to the small dog park as he is small. It was still 4 P.m. and too hot for my dog. There are not a lot of shades in the small dog area compared to the large dog area. I did not stay that long as my dog did not like being grilled under the sun. I checked out the rest of the park by driving around and noticed a vast playground, a marina (although the water has receded), empty fields, a picnic area, and even a camping area! If I had come later in the day when it was not too hot for my dog, I would have enjoyed my stay here. I have seen plenty of residents around here with their kids, birthday party groups, and groups playing frisbee. I can tell that it is a great park to visit. Cool spot ~

I love coming here, especially in the summertime. You can't go to the spaceship lookin' thing…read morewhatever the hell that is because it's government restricted property and you will get arrested. But other than that the playground is fun and cute, lots of great trails, and lush fields that anyone would be happy to frolic in. A porta potty nearby too in case you need to poop or pee.

Great, clean little park in the middle if Hartland neighborhood. Newer play ground equipment plus…read moreyou have the walking path near by as well. There is a small Pond that sometimes has ducks swimming. There is an open grass area big enough to hold a soccer team Practice or fly kites or whatever your heart desires. Plus it's a short walk to Cherry Berry to grab some frozen yogurt!