Parks

People think that ice skating and winter go hand-in-hand, but by the time January rolls around, isn't everyone sick of winter? If you've had enough of the cold but you still want to get active, try Rollerblading at Beckley Creek Park. This is sort ...

Need to get out of the house for a little while? Don't want to face the crowds at the shopping centers? Can't find anything that's actually open? Go to Broad Run Park, find a scenic spot and take some fun winter photos. They'll look great on digital ...

When the weather is cold, there aren't a whole lot of ways to enjoy the great outdoors. You certainly can't go swimming and you might get cold riding around the lake on a boat. But you can do something that's physical to get your blood pulsing and ...

Even in winter, nature is beautiful. Go celebrate the unique beauty of Louisville in December at the Woodland Garden. This is one of the newer additions to Louisville's beautiful Parklands. Walk around in the beautiful natural scenery in this unique ...

When it's not safe to be indoors, the only option is to be outside. Get invigorated in the winter weather and get out of the house. Spend a day at the Charlie Vettiner Park. Once you start getting active, you'll stop being cold in the December ...

Go for a walk this November in the park. This is a very safe activity, it’s a good way to get some exercise and it’s an enchanting experience. This isn’t just any walk. This is a Winter Illuminations Trail Walk in the park and ...

There are lots of reasons to run in the Louisville Marathon this year. Not only will you be running through one of the city’s loveliest parks, but you’ll also get all sorts of goodies just for running in the race, not to mention some ...

Going to the theater to enjoy a performance is a little different during the days of COVID-19. It’s not as easy to experience culture these days. That’s why Kentucky Shakespeare has come up with something brand-new. This October, go see ...

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 ...

Have a day of excitement this October and go visit the BMX track at E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park. This is a competition-ready track that’s open to all. Bring your bike to do some riding of your own or just come here to check out ...

Escape the heat and get out on the water this September. Rent a kayak or a canoe and see the beautiful Parklands of Floyds Fork from the water. This is one of Louisville’s most beautiful parks and you can enjoy great views from a boat as ...

One of humankind's earliest inventions was art. The oldest artifacts discovered by archaeologists include works of art. Even before people built their own structures, they were painting the caves they used as their homes and community spaces. You ...

School ended way early this year and it looks like there will be no school in August. This means that kids have a lot of energy and a whole lot of nothing to do. So this August, take them to the Marshall Playground and Sprayground where they can run ...

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 ...

There is a little bit of an artist inside everyone. You've probably doodled some stuff before, maybe drawn some stick figures, played around on your phone with a drawing app of some kind. This July, head to Beckley Creek Park to unleash your inner ...

Get out and enjoy the summer sunshine this July. Spend some time Rollerblading in Seneca Park. Not only is it great exercise, it's a lot of fun. Rollerblading is a great way to see a lot of the park and enjoy a whole lot of beautiful nature. Riding ...

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. ...

The pools are opening up again, just in time for the hottest days of summer. Instead of sweltering and sweating, go swimming. The Clear Creek Family Activity Center has something for everyone to enjoy, including an enormous eight-lane pool. Summer ...

Kentucky's state parks are open again, just in time for you to get out and enjoy the summer weather. Head to E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park this July. There's plenty of room to socially distance yourself among the 554 acres of nature here. In the ...