Parks

The holiday season is approaching and life is finally starting to get back to normal. So get out in nature and get creative this November. Head to one of Louisville’s great natural spots, Tom Sawyer State Park, and collect items to create ...

Re-connect with nature this September at the Parklands of Floyds Fork. With the worst heat of summer in the past, now is a perfect time to get out there and get a look at the trees. See the Trees The Parklands of Floyds Fork are full of trees, ...

Summer can be hot and sticky and uncomfortable. But this is also the time of year when the forests and parks are truly thriving. So take a stroll this summer, or run if you're feeling bold, at the Summertime Stroll 5k in the state park. Fun Run and ...

Summer is a great time to get out on the fairways and play a round of golf. Louisville has many beautiful public courses. This July, grab your gear and your clubs and go play 18 holes at Long Run Golf Course. Hit the Course Long Run Golf Course has ...

You don't need a lot of money to have a lot of fun. Show the kids something cool or tap into your own inner kid. Mix up your own bubble solution, make some interesting bubble wands and go play around in Seneca Park. After all, the city's parks are ...

It's always fun to have a fancy evening out. Order cocktails and get appetizers. Have a night on the town. But you can also have a night on the town without spending any money. This June, have a quiet evening and sit to watch the sunset in Water ...

Louisville is heating up and you may be reaching a boiling point. When the weather gets hot and sticky, it's easy to start feeling miserable. So escape the heat, grab the kids and head to the Sprayground at Long Run Park. You know how you used to ...

The weather is finally behaving itself, the world is getting back to normal and it's the perfect time to go for a walk or a run in the park. Join in with the Parklands 5k Walk and Run and go see one of Louisville's largest park areas. Get out and ...

Are you ready to cool off yet? When temperatures rise, so do tempers! You might feel tired, aggravated and annoyed, and that's before you even get out of bed on a hot day. But there is good news, Hurricane Bay is open again. Head out to enjoy ...

Canceled completely last year, Shakespeare in the Park is finally back. It's not the same as it used to e but in some ways, you might like that better. Go see a stirring performance of "Romeo and Juliet, one of the most time-honored and famous love ...

Support local businesses and artists this May at the Craft and Vendor Show. There will be many booths where you can browse and plenty of food trucks where you can eat. This event is outdoors in the park and all safety protocols will be followed to ...

Remember jump roping? It's probably been a while since you thought about your schoolhood days of double-dutch and you probably haven't even held a jump rope in a while. But who says you can't still go out and jump rope? There's really no age limit ...

You've probably been to the park before to play games, go hiking, maybe have a picnic. But have you ever gone to the park to hunt for bugs? This March, have your own fun Bug Scavenger Hunt in Tom Sawyer State Park. Hunting for Bugs That's the thing ...

Get into the St. Patrick's Day spirit this year with the Shamrocks and Shenanigans Walk. This is a very relaxed event that you can do on your own, wherever you want, whenever you want. When it's this easy, why not go ahead and do a little ...

Near the rolling hills of Iroquois Park, you can find winding streets that are full of lovely historic homes. This is a great place to look for Craftsman-style architecture. This style was popular a century ago and still looks great today. Go see ...

The Louisville Water Tower Park is one of the city’s most unique landmarks. It’s also one of the oldest, even when you compare it to some other old stuff in Louisville. There’s a really cool museum here and you will be surprised to ...

This March, try taking a run in the forest. It's for a good cause, Run for a Cure, so you've got a good reason to get out of the house and go for a jog among the trees. You'll be in one of the city's largest parks and you'll be doing something ...

Louisville has a lot of cool historic attractions and neighborhoods with historic architecture. But the city also has some places you may not know about. This February, look at a piece of history most people don’t know about, the city’s ...

This January, bundle up in your wind-protecting gear and bike up the path to the Silo at Turkey Run Park. You'll get a great view, a great photo opp and have a great time getting out and getting physical. Silo Center Head to the Brown Forman Silo ...