The name is auspicious, but the park is more of a down home neighborhood kind of space, offering tennis courts, a pool, and several other athletic facilities. The green space is sufficient for the occasional summer event. It's easy to park in the area but it's also very integrated to the surrounding neighborhood and walkable. It's common to see people playing tennis under the nights after dark. I never use the pool, but it's a nice park. read more

Being from out of town - We were trying to find a skate park to run off a bit of energy for our 13 year old. We were very impressed with the area. Lots of parking, restroom (portable restroom), plenty of area to skate with ramps, drop ins, and a few rails. Also, included several covered shelters for picnicking. There were an array of all different ethnicities , age groups, and all different levels of riding levels. Overall, great find! read more

Concession stand is a joke. Takes forever and they're rude af. If I'm spending money somewhere, I don't expect for a window to be slammed in my face read more

This is a really cute park near downtown! We went here for a small event going on and it was so lively! There are so many amenities to this park. They have a very large pool area, skate park, baseball field and a children's playground. During our visit they had a DJ, which was held in a big gazebo. There were beer tents and food trucks, and overall it was just a really fun environment to hang out in! The location is tucked inside a neighborhood of old historic homes, so everything is just really pretty here. read more

I came over here the other day and this homeless man was hanging out on the gazebo and was all like, "ay" and then I was all like ayyyyyooooooooooo. I came across a skunk in the middle of the night a couple of months ago. It was a little cutie. Got sprayed too. The playground is cool. Their pool is really nice. It's got a new pirate ship and shit like that. Daddies hang out there too. read more

This is great park to walk, swim (during the Summer), play tennis, skate, and a lot of other activities. There are so many things to do. Also, there are many festivals held here, too. There is limited parking with more parking on the street. read more

If you were to ask Lexingtonians which park is the "arts park", then they would say Woodland Park., partially because of the big Woodland Arts Fair, a juried art fair held each August, but partially because of it simply hosts a lot of art happenings. The gazebo is a spot that often serves as a venue for local musicians, especially if there is another arts event held simultaneously. Ballet Under the Stars is another outdoor event held in August. The city purchased several console pianos and one is placed at Woodland Park for the public to use. It's located under a pavilion by the playground. The skate park is also here; it's very busy with lots of skateboarders in the warmer months. Softball field is busy, as is one of the remaining public pools in Lex. Some genius decided to close most of the public pools a few years ago, by Woodland still has one. It's known for the pirate ship. An eclectic crowd abounds. read more

This is one of the downtown vicinity Lexington parks. Although I was born and raised in Lexington, there are a few places that my parents avoided taking me as a child and this was one of them. Why? I'm not quite sure. But I sort of adapted that same mentality with my daughter. So I've not really utilized the many amenities that this park has to offer... the pool, tennis court, or skateboard park, none of those I've stepped foot around. What I have experienced at Woodland are the festivals. The Ballet Under The Stars is a two day event. You bring a blanket or a chair and boom, you're in the Woodland in crowd. The Woodland Art Fair is another annual event that I've attended. I like the event itself, but fighting the crowd and tackling the scarce parking, isn't really my thing. In my opinion, the best things about this park are the festivals hosted here and the mature trees. The worst is the parking. read more

Woodland Park - Tonight is the Bluemoon over Kentucky and Ballet Under the Stars is not to be missed. Sounds like a good combo to me. - Parks Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

OK so this pool is great been going for years! The pool is five stars but the staff 0 there so rude I was getting ready to go on the diving board an then this later that works there came over to me then said you need to get off and I don't wanna see you get on it again! I was crying because it made me so upset! CHECK CAMERAS THAT LADY NEEDA TO BE FIRED. AGAIN, 5 star pool but do not like the staff. Oh and life guards need to stop embarrassing kids for running! Like it's ok calm down. This was last swum season. read more

I have walked and driven past this park a few times but have not really experienced it. It is a great place to bring your family. To be honest, I was a bit leary coming here because of the homeless inhabitants. I did see a few, however, they were minding their own business. Other families didn't seem to be bothered either. There are some play areas that are currently under repair but they fenced off. Hopefully they will be repaired soon. Looking forward to coming back soon. read more

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This is a park located near down town. I only come here for the Art festival and volleyball. It is a very large and clean park. There are plenty of parking places around it. There is a baseball field, a pool, wings, tennis courts, hand ball courts, basketball courts, and much more. It is always clean and quite. One of the best places in downtown to see wildlife and hang out in the shade while relaxing. The last time I stopped in here was for a grass volleyball tournament. It was well laid out and a great place to get some exercise with a large group of people. Stop on in if you are looking for a place to take a break or enjoy nature. read more

Such a fun park, for all ages. There is a fun playground that is shaded under the trees (amazing!). There is a public pool, which is closed due to COVID, but looks like it would be a blast. There are several tennis courts and lots of grassy area to hang out. Loved seeing people walking their dogs. read more

Preface: this review is only in regards to the pool. The Good: diving pool, rock wall, kids wading pool with a pirate ship, Olympic pool, some concessions. The Bad: a lot of leaves in the pool and dead bugs outside the pool, the ground incredibly hot and is painful to walk on. The Rundown: this is the first pool in Lexington to be more than a pool with the addition of their pirate ship several years ago. They now have a a rock wall where the diving pool is which is another neat addition. The best thing about this pool is that it is inviting for all ages, there is a kids section in the middle with a pirate ship that has slides and shoots water from cannons. There is an Olympic sized pool for those who want to just swim. There is the diving board and rock wall for those who want a little adventure. The one drawback that I have found at any pool in Lexington that I have been to is that the concrete is so hot it is painful. There is an easy fix that I never understand why it isn't done. Please install small sprinklers that spray at the ground to cool the concrete down and provide the ability to comfortably walk. The Impression: after all these years it is still a great pool to go to. The pirate ship is still fun for those young enough to play, and the pool itself is fun. read more

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This park is a great size and they have a nice playground as well as a pool (but I've never used it), skate park area, tennis courts, a baseball field and probably more. The bathrooms are almost always dirty to the point of the being gross which is a big strike against it (especially given the VERY high number of young children who come here), and also pretty small. That's my only significant complaint. It can feel a little rough at times, but we've never had a problem with anybody in the park. read more

39th Annual AFB Woodland Art Fair I went today and it seem like I walked forever. There was so much to see, so many vendors & Artist, food stands, West Sixth, Kettle Corn, Thai food, Greek Food, God Fathers Pizza, German food, chocolate covered cheesecake on a stick, and much more. The event was just not in the park there were tents on the street sides and individual yard sales and business around the park where having sales. I bought 2 bags of homemade pork skins. The pool was open and lots of things for the kids to do and even the 4 legged family members could rome. The park had lots of shady spot and tables to sit, there was music playing also. There was also shuttles going every 20 mins for those who parked downtown. There was something for everyone. I was amazed. I enjoyed my 3hrs that I spent out there today. I would go back even if there was not an event going on. Most diffenetly would go again next year. read more

This park seems like it has to much to offer. I recently attended the annual art festival held there. There appeared to be great swimming facilities, a skate park with all types of ramps, a nice play ground area, as well as plenty of actual park with large trees and green spaces. A lovely community resource. read more

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This is always been on Kami and I short list for Parks. Not that its the nicest or anything but enjoy a park in the middle of a city or town, park with history. Reminds me of parks I went to growing up. Unlike the other parks in town the parents go too show off. read more

Woodland Park - Parks Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Nice park, centrally located. My complaint is that the playground is almost too modern and too small for the crowds that flock here. The toddler area is not for toddlers, as I can't even figure out what some of it is for. Perks: gorgeous area, updated facilities, really cool parent /baby swings Downs : when did playgrounds change like this?, and very over crowded. read more

This is a beautiful and well kept park. I recently moved next to it and I have fallen in love with the park. There are quite a few events that I e been thrown at the park since I've lived here and non of which have been a nuisance for me. I love that this park has stuff for everyone, from a pool to even a skate park. It's been a real delight to live near it. read more