Cherokee Park

A lot of important events in Louisville’s history were actually shaped by women. You probably know about some of the city's more famous male residents and visitors through history, Abraham Lincoln, Muhammed Ali, Colonel Sanders. This November, ...

How well would you do against a world full of rampaging zombies? Do you think you’d be one of the survivors? This July, find out! Play Zombie Scavengers and test all your survival skills. Zombie Scavengers The world has been taken over by ...

Start your day the right way with sunrise yoga and a Plant ID Hike at the Louisville Nature Center. The yoga and the hike are gentle enough for beginners and the plants are beautiful in the month of May. Find out for yourself! A Morning with the ...

The pandemic has been around for a really long time now. And if you're like a lot of people, you still haven't really adjusted to all the changes. If you're like most people, you feel like you've already done everything there is to do a whole bunch ...

Participate in the Frostbite 5k this January and enjoy a day out in the park. As long as you're moving, you'll have a much easier time staying warm. This is a great way to get out of the house and still maintain your distance and your safety....

Get fit, keep your distance and help Santa's reindeer out by participating in the Run Rudolph challenge this December. By participating in this event, you'll be helping a good cause and you'll be working on your own fitness. Not too shabby for just ...

Louisville gets unbearably hot in the summer, which makes it really hard to get outside and enjoy outdoor activities. Fall weather, however, is just perfect. So look for a sunny day and head out to Cherokee Park for a little Frisbee this November. ...

Join the Louisville Earth Walk this October and join the effort to make sure that every Louisville neighborhood has safe and clean water, soil and air. Celebrate the beauty of the planet and join in this event. The Louisville Earth Walk is a little ...

Sports may not happen. School may not happen. Summer concerts may not happen. But you can still enjoy the spirit of the game and the thrill of competition, fun and excitement and a little adventure. Stage your own paper airplane contest ...

Biking has always been a great way to enjoy the outdoors. But pedaling can be a whole lot of work. This July, try something a little bit different and rent an Electric Bike from Pedego Louisville. This is a bicycle that has a motor to assist your ...

When was the last time you actually played around with a jump rope? This isn't an activity that's just for kids. That's why you can find jump ropes in gyms. In fact, you can get a really great workout with a jump rope alone. Go to Cherokee Park and ...

You've probably spent enough time indoors lately. So this July, find a quiet, scenic spot in the park and take the time to relax and do some yoga. Doing yoga is a great way to relieve stress, which is something you definitely need right now. ...

Louisville is full of historic neighborhoods, little pieces of the past that have been preserved. This May, get out and take a look at one of them. Cherokee Triangle was sold to real estate agents Henning and Speed in 1869. They began to develop the ...

You can’t miss Hogan’s Fountain Pavilion. And once you see it, you won’t forget it. This is a huge gazebo built in 1965 that truly celebrates mid-century architecture. It’s so well-made, in fact, it survived a category F4 ...

Get out and get some fresh air with your pup in the park this April. Because if you're going to leave your home for a little while, a park is a super safe place to avoid the virus. You'll be out in the fresh air and you can easily keep your distance ...

Take a little break from the world for a while this January for a car-free day in the park. As part of the Olmsted Parks Conservancy and in coordination with Louisville Parks and Recreation, the Scenic Loop in Cherokee Park is closed to vehicles on ...

Riding a bike is always great, especially if you’re riding in the park. But riding at night is different. There are different animals out in the park, different sounds, different sights. Go soak it all in during a Nighttime Bike Ride in ...

Opera doesn’t always have to be a formal, black tie event. There’s no rule that says you have to dress up in uncomfortable clothes, sit in a cramped seat and stay rigid all night long just to enjoy beautiful music. This summer, break all ...

Visit with a Louisville landmark and have some fun in the park this July. After all, isn’t that what summer is all about? You’re invited to GoGo Through the Park, a special summer event where everyone is invited to run through the park. ...