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    Central Park

    4.3 (37 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Jeremy J.

    I had a nice walk and adventure while I was in Central Park. They don't really have a lot of landmarks and things to see but they do have a nice walking path and a playground and it was just a nice day filled with lots of big trees and beautiful scenery.

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    Lauren H.

    Looooove Central Park. It's not New York but I'll take it! They've updated their playground equipment recently and it's a lot bigger and generally a lot nicer! They also have the amphitheater, some tennis courts, and the visitors center. Their currently doing renovations on the covered walkway, I'm excited to see what comes of it!

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    Alison R.

    We attend Jazz in Central Park every year. Thanks to the Councilman for sponsoring this yearly event. The music this year consisted of performances by Carly Johnson; the Jerry Tolson Orchestra; Peter Lamb; the Urban Jazz Coalition and Ruben Studdard. Central Park was PACKED; so many tents, wonderful vibes, everyone getting along and the smell of pot shifting through the air. Once again Dawn G acted as Emcee. Lots of local vendors, food trucks and lots of hard work to find a parking spot. If you've never attended you are missing a great opportunity to listen to the best music in a beautiful setting with a diverse group of attendees. Make it a point to attend next year.

    Joseph G.

    Central Park is a very large, spacious and scenic park located in the old Lousiville neighborhood in the city of louisvilel Kentucky. The park is probably most known for being the host of Shakespeare in the park. An annual show series that as of this year (2021) is now in its 61st season. The park also os very beautiful with several large and old oak trees. The park also has a nice playground area and spray ground. which just got approved for a 750k upgrade. So even more fun to come in the future. Me and my family visited this park while checking out the Shakespeare In love play for the festival. The kids enjoyed the playground a lot and walked the scenic grounds around town. One of my favorite hidden gems in the city the witches tree is directly across the 6th street entrance to this park. So we checked that out as well. Overall great park with lots of history and tradition. We had a good and fun visit here and they make a great host for the outdoor Shakespeare in the park shows.

    Tank G.

    This park is big. It is 16 acres and dates back to 1903. It is located in the Old Louisville neighborhood and has lots of free parking on the park's adjacent streets. I did not see designated parking lot. The park has a lot of green space. It is wide open. The park is well shaded and has a lot of tree coverage. There are picnic tables scattered around the park. The green space looks suitable for maybe a picnic, but would be difficult to play sports like soccer or football. Given all the beautiful tress, there are beautiful leafs, which fall during the fall season and cover the park. The trees also attract many squirrels to the park. In the center of the park you will find the C. Douglas Ramey Amphitheater. It is a very nice outdoor amphitheater that has tons of seating. The Kentucky Shakespeare Festival is held there every year. The Old Louisville Visitors Center is also located at this park. It is used to educate visitors about the area and serves as a community meeting space. Right behind the amphitheater you will find a very picturesque pergola that you can walk though and is perfect for photos. The park has an ok, but small, playground area that is on a bed of wood chips. There is a traditional/toddler swing set there and 2 medium sized jungle gyms with slides and monkey bars. Right next to the playground is a plain old splash pad that is a cement slab with a big water sprayer in the center and drains on the perimeter. It is probably the safest playground in Louisville, as it borders the Louisville Metro PD parking lot. The park has a decent paved trail that goes through it suitable for people walking their dogs, joggers and hikers alike. The park's tennis courts are decent. They are lighted and well maintained. My main gripe with them is that one side of the fence is low and they seem a little too close to each other. This is a decent historic park that has all the basics. It has a historic and nature feel to it and you could easily spend a half a day or more here.

    Annette J.

    I stayed at an Inn down the street and took a stroll through Central Park while I was waiting to check in. Back home in Michigan we still had snow on the ground so it was so wonderful to walk around and enjoy the budding trees, fresh air, and the coming springtime season. There's a great welcome center, stage/amphitheater, playground, tennis courts, and more. It's not a huge park but a lovely green oasis in this historic part of Louisville!

    Sara L.

    Super nice park! I love all the picnic tables and shaded areas. I visited the park for Old Lou Brew which was delightful. Lots of grassy areas, lots of a seating, and a great amphitheater with grassy/cement steps and green benches. Dog friendly! Woof.

    Shelby Z.

    Central Park used to be one of my go to walking/running spots when I lived by U of L's campus. It's cute, including necessities like tennis courts, a playground, and outdoor theatre for Shakespeare in the Park. Right in the center is also an Old Louisville visitor's center. It's a very, very small park, it takes about 15-20 minutes to walk around it and just a few minutes to run right through it. Don't let that stop you from checking this adorable park out! You'll also get some nice scenery of some of the beautiful Old Louisville homes in the neighborhood. However, this park can have a lot of homeless around from time to time.

    Odalis G.

    Today they are having the jazz central event at the park. Not only is this a nice, enjoyable and peaceful event, but it was also free. They are having several jazz bands like Groove Masters and Jerry to name a few. Lady Crystal from 104.7 and Dawn Gee along with others are the host.

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    Christopher S.

    This is where Shakespeare in the Park is hosted and that is always well done. I've never been here and not espied police officers. It feels very safe. They have a splash park (if you have human children) and plenty of room for the cuter, four-legged children in your life to run and frolic. They have really nice tennis courts as well and I've never been there with the sun up and NOT seen someone doing tennis things on the courts. Their bathrooms are frightening and never clean, I am not being facetious when I say that they remind of something from a Stephen King novel. Creepy and filthy.

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    Loving the sprinklers. The playground was updated and safe. Plenty of bathroom stalls make it a great place for groups.

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    Really nice park. Good for walking with your legs. My girlfriend got scared of a fan in the bathroom though.

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