Love that Kentucky Horse Park is pet friendly. The only area that pets are not allowed to go in is…read morethe museum but all other areas were fine. This is a beautiful area of Kentucky. I met a lovely man named Dave in the champion horse barn. He was fantastic, and took the time to tell me a bit of horse history. He even brought one of the retired champions up to the stall door so that my dog could get familiar with horses. Meeting Dave made my entire trip that even more memorable. We got to stop and watch some of the horse events going on. I loved watching the horses competing in the jump course. This is a large park and there is a lot to take your time and see. They have a nice gift shop. There is a food hall too but I didn't try it during this trip. It is $28 to get in, but is worth it and you can get in the next day for free. I am glad I had the opportunity to stop and see the park.

World Horse Day was celebrated at the Kentucky Horse Park with events throughout the park…read more 76

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 ~

This is the best place in the world to rent anything from E-bikes, to kayaks! The owner is very…read morefriendly, fun, and talkative! He gives great recommendations on places to ride! I have rented e-bikes from them about 3 different times, and every time I had a blast! I will continue to rent from them for ages to come! It is great fun and I will 100% recommend them for a great deal of fun! The prices are fantastic, and extremely affordable! Overall it is great fun and if anyone asks me about stuff to do around Berea, I will always recommend Get Outside Kentucky! Love renting here and will continue to do so!

From the owner: Come check us out for Kayaking, Canoeing, Paddle Boarding, and Electric Bike fun!read more

Took my kid ice skating here for her birthday and she absolutely had a blast. I did too and I…read moredidn't even fall like I expected lol It's a bit dingy both inside and outside but it's a sports center so not a big deal. The customer service was slow but they were nice. One lady was doing both sides (front where you get tickets and back where you get skate rentals) and so there was a little wait but it wasn't a big deal. They also look to offer mini golf but we only did the ice skating. We will definitely be returning. Make sure you go during open skate hours.

Great place for family to have fun. From Ice skating, mini golf, basketball, volleyball and…read morepickleball you have a many options for your family!

The arboretum is free of charge if you're not seeing the children's garden, which seemed very…read morepopular when we were there. There's lots of shady areas to get out of the sun. We walked through the Home Demonstration Gardens, which were very nicely laid out with lots of variety and blooms. Plenty of bees and other insects and critters enjoying the gardens, as well. I wish I lived closer so I could visit throughout the year. Although free, donations are very appreciated.

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

Walked my dog here after visiting Loudoun House. It's a good-sized park! Has basketball, baseball,…read morea pool, and a playground. The tennis courts didn't have nets on them, though. The entire park smelled like chocolate chip cookies. There's a community center there, so I'm guessing they were baking cookies in it? It probably doesn't always smell like cookies, but I enjoyed that it did during my visit.

Nice park with lots of amenities! We've been playing in kickball and softball leagues there for a…read moredecade, most recently have won Lexington Sports & Social Club's Fall 2020 softball league. The park itself has baseball, softball, basketball, a swimming pool, tennis courts, etc. And the "Loudon House" aka the castle, around which the park is situated houses the Lexington Art League Gallery. They have ongoing art exhibits throughout the year and studio space for artists as well. The gallery at the Loudon House also hosts all kinds of events throughout the year, including their fun First Friday parties each month, where they feature the art, of course, but also local bands and restaurant fare.