Parks

Get outdoors and get athletic this June with a little Tennis in Seneca Park. There are a lot of play places and athletic centers that are still closed or restricted due to the corona scare, but the park is open and it's full of opportunities for ...

Get a ball and go play a little soccer in the park this June to get outside and get active. Soccer is the perfect game for social distancing because the players get so spread out. Head to the Soccer Fields at Thurman Hutchins Park and have a day of ...

The hiking trail that makes its way around the Lake in Waverly Park is particularly beautiful. Take a walk this May to see some gorgeous photo opportunities, surround yourself in nature and enjoy the sunshine for a little while. Hike Around the ...

When you're spending more time at home, it really helps if you’ve got some stuff to do at home. By now, you’ve probably finished your spring cleaning and completed all those tasks you’ve been putting off. So this May, head out ...

Sometimes, you just have to have a little fun in life. Have a good, old-fashioned water balloon fight. Head to Putney's Pond and Woodlands Park and practice social distancing with a loved one while chucking water-filled balloons at them! Fight by ...

The Louisville parks are open and stayed open through the entire virus outbreak because everyone needs to escape the house every once in a while. Get out in nature this May and get to the Crescent Hill Park. There's a sprayground here, plus plenty ...

Tired of being at home? If you're going a little stir crazy, no one can blame you! But there is a way to get out of the house and still stay safe. Head out into nature and go camping at the beautiful Horine Reservation. Hike, see the scenery, grill ...

Sit awhile and watch the sunset on the waterfront from Carrie Gaulbert Cox Park. The park is open daily from 6 am to 11 pm and it's got gorgeous river views. See the sun sink below the waves of the river and watch the sky change colors over the ...

There are countless stars and planets shining in the night sky, but they can be hard to see in many areas of Louisville. Get a few miles away from the downtown area and get out to a spot that's so good for seeing the stars, the Louisville ...

Head out away from the city and away from everyone who might make you sick. Go to Long Run Park to fly a drone. This park has been rated one of the best places to fly a drone in the entire city. So have a day of fun with your gadgets and spend some ...

There are community gardens all over Louisville, places where anyone can plant something and watch it grow. Some people participate in a community garden for fun. Others grow their own herbs or their own food. And some are budding entrepreneurs who ...

Head to the outskirts of Louisville this May and go see a beautiful nature preserve on the banks of the Ohio River. The Garvin Brown Nature Preserve is open every day and there are always new wonders to discover here. This is a huge ...

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 ...

Take a little walk down by the river this April to go visit one of Louisville's most famous former residents, Abraham Lincoln himself. There's a large memorial to the former president at Waterfront Park. If you haven't seen if or even if you have, ...

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 ...

The virus outbreak has taught everyone an important lesson, sometimes, the best thing to do is stay away from other people! This April, head out to the park with your binoculars to do a little bird-watching. Louisville is home to many different ...

March weather can be fierce, but it famously “goes out” like a lamb to welcome you into April. So get out and enjoy the lovely April weather with a picnic at one of Louisville’s more unusual and interesting historic locations. Head ...

What's the good part about a virus outbreak that shuts down most of the city? It's a great reason to go fishing! Head to Long Run Park this April to enjoy one of the best fishing spots in Louisville, according to local anglers. Get your catfish bait ...

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 ...