Parks

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 ...

Axe throwing is a time-honored tradition that has been used throughout history for self-defense, hunting, sport, and stress-relief. This January, head to E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park to throw some axes in a safe, controlled environment. It's a great ...

Put on some layers, grab a water bottle and hop on your Mountain Bike at Frisbee Field in Cherokee Park for a brisk Monday night ride. Bike riding is an excellent way to burn calories, and when you’re with other people the cold weather ...

Head to the park this October for some great Jazz and Blues Music at the Douglass Community Center, delicious food and beautiful scenery. Have a day out in the sun surrounded by great tunes and help support a good cause while you’re having ...

There’s just something cool about karate, isn’t there? When you were a kid, you probably watched the “Karate Kid” movies, or maybe Bruce Lee. And like lots of kids, you might have even practiced some cool kicks and punches. ...

Head to the Parklands of Floyds Fork for the Norton Sports Health Great Pumpkin 10K this September. The run will take you along a scenic course that’s full of beautiful nature. A Scenic Jog Through the Park This scenic run will take you around ...

Get out in nature, get some healthy exercise and get on a bike this September for a mountain bike ride. Take a ride through the Parklands starting at Hockensmith Barn to see natural beauty in the last days of summer. This is a beginner-friendly ...

Science is pretty fascinating. It's a part of everything you can see, everything you eat, everything that makes up the natural world. This September, take the kids to Wednesday Wonders at Beckley Creek Park to go discover some of the wonders of ...

Louisville has a better-than-average park system. There are parks all over Louisville, from large to small, and each one has its own attractions and stuff to do. Kentucky is full of incredible natural wildlife and plant life, and the entire parks ...

Enjoy the quiet tranquility of the lake this June when you go Canoeing at Twilight at McNeely Lake. This canoeing adventure begins at 6:30 pm. See the beauty of the 46-acre lake, and spend some time just being quiet and peaceful, which is pretty ...

If you think bike riding is a summer or spring activity, then you don't know about cyclocross. This is a type of bike racing that's meant to take place in the fall and winter. That makes it perfect for February. And it just so happens that ...

Sure, it’s winter, but you can start thinking about summer fun right now. At the 2019 Louisville Summer Camp Fair at the Sawyer Hayes Community Center, that’s exactly what you’ll get to do. Bring the kids to this fun summer camp ...

Enjoy all the colors and activities of fall at Bernheim Forest this October at ColorFest. There are lots of things to do for kids and adults, both traditional October activities and some rather non-traditional stuff that you won’t be expecting....

Join the “Be My Neighbor” event, and join in on a great parent-child activity. Daniel Tiger is coming to Broad Run Park this September thanks to KET. Meet Daniel Tiger Daniel Tiger is the star of “Daniel Tiger’s ...

If you’re a dog lover, you’ve got to go to the Bark in the Park Event at Seneca Park. This is a 5K event for you and your four-legged buddy, and it’s taking place in one of the city’s prettiest spots. Woof Walk/Run You can ...

Help test some new trail shoes, and test yourself on the Hoka Trail Run this September. You can run, you can walk and you can explore the trail in your own way while you enjoy one of Louisville's beautiful outdoor spaces. Trail Run Fun This trail ...

Spend a little time relaxing and de-stressing this September, and learn how to practice the art of Mindfulness Meditation at the Parklands. This meditation technique helps relieve stress and can even increase self-esteem, which is not at all a bad ...

This August at the Orienteering class at the Horine Reservation, learn how to read maps, use a compass and master outdoor skills that will definitely come in handy when your technology fails you one day. It will. Orienteering Everyone should know ...

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 ...