Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
With the cooler morning, the kids and I decide to hop over to Jefferson Memorial Forest to see what that is all about. The forest is a living memorial to all the Kentucky vets who have served during war time. It encompasses almost 6200 acres making it the largest municipal urban forest in the nation. It is just about 5min […]
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Either a short walk or drive from Joe Creason Park and the zoo is the Louisville Nature Center which is also a neighbor to Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve. We just explored the nature center which was a quaint little place that has lots of information. The volunteers/workers there were very helpful despite just having welcomed a group of elementary […]
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Across the street from the Louisville zoo is Joe Creason Park. This was my first time exploring the park and I look forward to returning. It is home to Louisville Tennis Center which was pretty busy this morning. The park has a 1.5mile paved walking/running loop. A portion shares it with cars in the park, but just for a very […]
» Read moreCherokee is another great park in Louisville for a picnic, to exercise, or just to be outside to enjoy nature. There are several amenities there from dog runs, archery range, multiple playgrounds with bathroom facilities nearby, and mountain bike trails to name a few. The playground we like to frequent has both baby swings and regular along with smaller play […]
» Read moreCharlie Vettiner Park is a nice park, but my toddler is too young to enjoy its amenities. It has a very cool playground, but geared towards older kids. The swings are a small distance away and have both baby and bigger swings. The bathrooms are near the playground. Other things unique to the park include an exercise path, disc golf, […]
» Read moreHighview Park is a quaint little park off of the Outer Loop. It has 2 playgrounds – one for bigger kids and one for younger. I feel comfortable with my 2 year old on both. They aren’t very big playgrounds and both are right next to each other. There are also big and baby swings there. They have tennis courts, […]
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The days have been so lovely, why not go for a scenic walk?! Hidden in Anchorage, there is a paved trail that is very shaded and beautiful called Anchorage Trail. There are bridges, fences, lots of green, big benches and even a rock amphitheater. If you so choose, you can bring your dog….or horse! There are separate, more wooded cross […]
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Seneca Park is a really popular place and has a lot to offer. They have a nice playground with plenty of swings and 2 play sets to suit kids of different ages. The playground is right next to the restrooms, so that is convenient! The ground is covered in mulch and there is parking right next to it. There are […]
» Read moreHounz Lane Park is off of Hurstbourne Parkway across from Tom Sawyer Park. It is a very small park with a lot to offer! It is our new “go to” park! There is plenty of grassy area to run and play or fly a kite. We have picnicked there too. There is a picnic shelter with tables, plenty of room […]
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Nestled in the middle of apartments and hospitals is a cute park in St. Matthews, Brown Park. It is located at the corner of Browns Lane and Kresge Way, behind Mall St. Matthews….well, that’s the general direction. We went there today and the weather was perfect. We started at the playground. It is a small playground as it is geared […]
» Read moreIf you are looking for something else to do besides the zoo to get out and see animals you should take a short drive to Henry’s Ark in Prospect, KY (at 7801 Rose Island Road). This is a farm so be prepared to get a little dirty if it has rained recently. It is free, with donations accepted, to feed […]
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