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    Iroquois Park

    4.5 (66 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Nail trim to a drama queen

    These guys took my big dog, who hasn't seen a vet in I don't know how long, all his shots and a nail trim. Had to muzzle him, but the staff is awesome. That vet tech, she has full control of my 45 lb puppy. And after all that, the bill was extremely doable. Oh yeah, the vet was pretty great himself.

    Lauren D.

    We live inside of the park and we enjoy this park so much! We go in the early morning hours before people overcrowd it. The splash pad is such a great experience for little and big kids. The playground itself could use some work, but all in all, it's very safe and good for all ages. They recently updated the tennis courts to brand new pickleball courts. The park has also added in a soccer court and new basketball courts. The park has restrooms that are relatively clean. Across the street you can find local restaurants and a local coffee shop! This makes for a great day at the park!

    Joseph G.

    Iroquois park located off new cut road in the Iroquois area of Louisville Kentucky is a long time and tradition rich park. Home to many events at the famed Amphitheater, a big play ground, a large disc gold course, equestrian areas and even an archery area. I personally haven't been to this park in years and not as much as others. Oh surprisingly never have attended a show at the amphitheater before (they are surprisingly expensive usually) and have only been to the playground with the kids once or twice. I did play disc golf Here a few times about 15-20 years ago. Interesting and fun little game. Just not for me personally. Today after dining across the street at the nice and recently renovated colonial gardens. I took my daughters and two of there friends across the street to play at the playground. Very large playground that looks best renovated and has a splash park too. The kids all had fun. The only thing that keeps me coming here more often and from really enjoying this place is the clientele here is bad. They don't care or take care of the parks. For instance in the toddlers playground today was a broken glass bottle and two dirty diapers laying right under the playgrounds. South Enders in Lousiville have a bit of a rough and rowdy stereotype to them and a lot of those stereotypes are generated from the visitors at this park. It would be nice if the locals treated it with respect. But they don't unfortunately. Overall cool and massive park with some unique attractions and things tondo that you won't get at any other Louisville metro parks.

    Heather S.

    Gorgeous green space in Louisville! Lots of walking paths. Some paved and dirt. Great spot for a dog walk. The amphitheater also gets some great music!

    Overlook!
    Saphace A.

    This is a great park to go to if you're hoping to strengthen your ankles! Lots of inclines that would surely make you huff and puff. It's a great place to train for a marathon. I came on a Wednesday close to 1 to meet a friend in order to check out the overlook. They had closed it for a while and reopened it again. Due to erosion, you can't use any of the trails that would get you up there in a jiffy. You've got to take the paved route. It took us about 30 minutes to walk up there. It's a good workout! We saw a few handful of people walking up there as well. Some folks looked like they were there for a power walk during their lunch break. We had trouble finding it at first. This park confuses me. The first time I came, a friend drove and we parked in the main lot for the Jack o Lantern Spectacular they do in October. There are lots of curves and you've really gotta slow down. Interestingly enough, some people actually live in the park. There are houses along some of the streets. And for some, the park is actually their backyard. Anyway, to get to the overlook, you gotta drive past the golf course (depending on which entrance you take). Keep going up and up the hill and there will be a tiny little lot. You can park there or on the curved part before the sign that says no parking. You can park behind that sign if the gate is closed and you can't drive closer to the overlook. Apparently, the gate is open during the warmer seasons and closed during colder months. It was pretty! I think it would've gone faster if we had bikes. Some folks on their bikes beat us to the place. Lol. The skyline looks far! But it's pretty to get a view of almost the whole city. It's worth it. This park is far from me. It's more than 30 minutes from my house so I don't see myself coming often. I've also heard that there's a lot of crime. A friend told me that it's not as safe as it used to be. Come during the day though. It's beautiful with all the foliage and such.

    My 1st jog of the year.
    Odalis G.

    I love this park. I have done 5K walk/run here. This is where I come to get my cardio in, specially over the summer. This is also the place to come for some entertainment and grill if you like. Perfect place to walk your dog's, ride your horse, ride a bike, play tennis, basketball, Frisbee golf, shelters for family outings and the theater to name a few. The park is surrounded by beautiful nature and I have ran into a couple deers a couple times while jogging. Plenty of parking and plenty to enjoy with the family, including a little water park for the kiddos.

    Amanda D.

    I love this park for several reasons. First off, no matter where you start on the loop - you are going to encounter multiple hilly parts. The bottom loop clocks in right around 3.1 miles. If you want more of a challenge, you can head up to the overlook. From the parking lot by the amphitheater to the overlook and back is a little over 5 miles. So no matter what kind of walk you are looking for, you are going to cover some good ground. The park for the most part is well maintained and clean. I enjoy meeting a friend here to walk when it's nice out. We always make sure we arrive during daylight as it can get a bit sketchy at night. I wouldn't walk here alone at all. I do like that there is plenty of activities. This park has a disc golf course, a golf course, horse stables, hiking, playgrounds, basketball courts and tennis courts. There is plenty for anyone in the family!

    Cool tree with lots of carvings!
    Shelby W.

    I love this park. It really does have a little bit of everything: an amphitheater, a playground, frisbee golf course, a lookout, and soooo much space. I like to walk/run for at least an hour or two, and this park works perfectly for me since it is very large. The only thing I'm not a fan of is the area that it's in; it's not the safest but I've never had a problem coming here. There's a few roads in between to drive around, but there's also a wide pedestrian lane so it feels pretty safe to walk. My favorite part about this park is the lookout at the very top. It's about 3 miles to walk there, and the view is beautiful... you can see over to Indiana and even the downtown skyline. Probably in my top 5 for Louisville parks!

    Awesome orchestra!
    Craighton M.

    The amphitheater at Iroquois Park located in West Louisville is a real treat. It has excellent acoustics and is well maintained by park personnel. Parking was a breeze with several parking attendants directing you where to go. We attended a Fall concert by the Louisville Orchestra featuring selections from several diverse genre. They are awesome! We arrived early and had excellent seats down front to the orchestra's right (I'd highly recommend these). It was a great evening featuring phenomenal music, cool autumn weather, an alcoholic beverage ($$$$) and two beautiful redheads at my side (yeah, I'm a lucky man).

    The hills of Iroquois make for beautiful running scenery.
    Michael C.

    Having grown up in south Louisville, I have fond childhood memories of Iroquois Park. We grew up riding horses on the horse paths, having picnics up at the top of the park, and going to shows at the Amphitheater. All these years later, the fondness lives on. Iroquois Park is one of the best. Some of my favorite park features: - The 3.2(ish) mile running path around the bottom. It's not flat by any means, but it's so pretty. And on warm summer days, the tree canopy keeps the path a couple of degrees cooler. - The outlook at the top of the park. It has been recently renovated and has sweeping views of the city, including the downtown skyline. - The Amphitheater has been updated in recent years and has some amazing concerts and shows, esp. during the summer. - The kids playground is well-kept and has ample space for kids to run, play, and get wet in the splash park elements. Whether you're looking to run, walk, play tennis, or just enjoy a nice day outside, Iroquois Park has it all.

    Jei T.

    This mountain park is BIG and still inside town limits and it's a LOT of walking to get to the top. Beautiful area, plenty of wildlife, trash cans periodically placed on the road and is wheelchair accessible all the way to the top. It'll be quite a workout regardless of how you get to the top. Some people cut straight up the side and ignore the paved trail, and if you take the circular trail, it'll take you an hour or so to reach the top of the mountain. At the top is a beautiful overlook of Louisville even at night and it's quiet up there, plenty of parking, water grates here and there to prevent flooding, and multiple ways to get in and out of the park area. I've seen lots of deer here and the park is animal friendly with plenty of space for social distancing. I just wish there were bathrooms.

    Joseph T.

    One of the many parks in Louisville that was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. Iroquois Park is as good as it gets. The other two large parks designed by Olmsted being Shawnee and Cherokee. Iroquois Park *has* everything that you could want out of a park. Some of the things just aren't as nice as what you'd find at other parks, but it's there. For example, the basketball court is small - there is only one court. The tennis courts are cracked and have some weeds coming up through the cracks. Those are probably the only two real examples I can give. Iroquois has a good golf course, as far as municipal courses are concerned. It's a worthy course. As well, Iroquois is turbo large and good for a bike ride or a run. It's a solid challenge for people that are looking to gain endurance, as Iroquois has many hills. Iroquois is usually apart of the Derby City Marathon, so the runners get a good test of endurance and running on hills. Where Iroquois Park excels... * They have a disc golf course. One of only two or three in the whole city. It's well taken care of and challenging to a disc golfer. The first 8 holes are "open." Holes 9 through 16 are in the woods and will challenge your accuracy. Holes 17 and 18 coming back out to the opening. A fun course. Really enjoyable. * The Iroquois Amphitheater is a solid concert venue. They usually have bands/singers that are either up and comers, or past their prime. But definitely people you've heard of. A friend of mine went there a couple years back to see REO Speedwagon. Kinda cool. * The top of Iroquois Park offers a really great view of the city. It's beautiful. Certainly worth driving up to the top and having a look. Overall, Iroquois Park offers anything and everything that you could want. You get the sense that it doesn't get as much investment, because it isn't in an area with a median income as high as say the location of Cherokee Park, which is a shame... but if it's a nice, big park you want, Iroquois Park is your place.

    Kathy V.

    Trails, horses, frisbee golf, playgrounds, tennis courts, picnic areas and the awesome Amphitheater! This park is full of win! I went to the park yesterday to see the free movie at the Amphitheater (Monday night series in the summer). I decided to get there early and kill two birds with one stone and get my work out in. Rundill, the road that basically circles the park, is a 3.25 mile loop with a designated walker/runner/biker lane. There are also other trails to utilize, and the option of going to the top of the hill/park to the overlook. I got in 5 miles, all of which seemed to feel like I was going uphill (Iroquois is a big change to walk in after getting used to Cherokee). But, like all the other Olmsted parks, it is beautiful. A deer even walked out of the woods right in front of us during our walk!

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    Amazing views great for walking running sledding concerts just about anything this park is gorgeous

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    Nice park! We ride three a lot and the Halloween decorations and Christmas decorations lights are Awesome to see

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    Love all the different types of games and activities for families hosted at the park. Not to mention the amphitheater

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    This was the finest park in Louisville before Greg Fischer destroyed it. Grass overgrown, inaccessible and dangerous.

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    Big Rico park is a very cool and beautiful park located in the Cherokee park system that's created…read moreby Olmsted the same person who made New York's Central Park. Located in the highlands/Cherokee portion of the city of Louisville. I stopped by this park the other day with my wife and 4th horn daughter who is 18 months old. We had planned to play on there small playground but she fell asleep so we Chelsea out the scenery instead. They have lots of water that's ankle high and lots of rock that allows you to walk out in and get in the water. It also a few small trails that surround the park that lets you see yeh park from several angles. The park includes seven benches on the banks of the water for viewing pleasure. They also have a giant pavilion that can be rented out. Which looks like at one point was very impressive. Now it's not upkept and filled with graffiti. It's honestly the only eye sore here. Hopefully they clean it up. Overall cool place that looks like it has 3 different parking lots for different entry points. Although the water is low enough and there is a bough rocks to easily walk this small park and get to any entrance. We had a nice visit here and I look for art to coming back with my other kids and enjoying the exploring and playground.

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    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

    4.2
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    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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