(This review is for the Joe Creason Parkrun, an event series, not the park itself. For whatever…read morereason, the site defaults to putting the review on the park page.) Parkrun is a free, weekly, timed 5k run, and the local chapter organizes the event in Joe Creason every Saturday at 9 a.m. On a typical Saturday, you'll see a few dozen people gather, everyone from competitive runners to walkers, and plenty of hacks like me somewhere in between. The local chapter is just one of about 100 around the country (and more globally), and it's completely run by a dedicated group of socially-minded volunteers. Sometimes they wear cute outfits. Sometimes they bring snacks to share with finishers. And they always bring a lot of energy. It's easy to sign up online and all you have to do is arrive by 9:00 and have your barcode on your phone. The Creason course can be a little confusing at first -- it's essentially a big figure 8 that you run 2 1/2 times. You find yourself at the center of that 8 no fewer than five times. And you have to run up a sizable hill twice, so you'll get your pulse working. As of this writing, I've done the Parkrun 11 times in the past couple of years (I've only volunteered once so far, but I hope to do better next year). Highly recommend it for anyone looking to either train for a bigger race or just mix up their own running routine. You'll be rubbing elbows with a lot of other nice people.

Started walking here about 6 months ago,for the Convenience to where I live plus, a Park setting to…read morewalk in is Priceless! The Park is well taken care of,there are Park Rangers(hey! Boo,boo!) nearby everyday I am there. The asphalted path trails make it Nice for any Weather? I also read Joe Creason's articles every morning while growing up?

Wetherby Park has been recently extended to include a gorgeous children's play area and a picnic…read moregazebo. The children's play area has several different play structures and 2 sets of swings. The area around and under all of the play structures is astroturf. Some of the play structures and the swings have shade clothes above them to minimize the effects of the sun. There are a few benches for supervising adults to rest on. My husband and I frequently include the park as part of our walks and it is always immaculate, including the play area. In addition to the picnic gazebo in the new extension, there are several picnic tables in the original part of the park. The park is perfect for a picnic lunch and stroll, or a picnic and play outing for children.

Very tiny walking loop park with a nice gazebo and open space that is literally os Middletown city…read moreHalls back yard. Me my one year took a walk around the trail today. It's a Nice place. I'm sure it is good for a small picnic, enjoying the weather and some light and brisk exercise. However, there isn't much more here other than a cool statue. Probably not a park kids would have much fun at compared to others in the city. They do have parking on both sides of city hall. So if one parking lots is filled with government workers then you can swing around to the other parking lot. Overall it was beautiful day and any time out in great weather is not a waste. Not sure I'll come back as there are Similar parks with more to do located closer to my home. However, I'm sure the residents near there enjoy it on nice days such as today or maybe when they are waiting on an appointment at Middletown city hall.

I met up with 3 other ladies for an after work walk. We chose Seneca Park because they have…read morelighting around the loop - although in a few spots it is quite dark and we clicked on our phone flashlight to see ahead. What they have: a loop that is a bit over 1 mile, tennis courts, playground, huge grassy field for sports practice, baseball field, benches, parking around the loop, and bathrooms. It's a great spot to be with family, friends, or alone. For working out, reading, and relaxing. Not too crowded to enjoy it but you're definitely not alone.

Sometimes you just want a nice, safe, relatively level place to run. This 1.2 mile loop offers that…read moreand more. The loop is free of vehicles, but even with the foot traffic of the more crowded times, there's plenty of space to run free. Besides, playing frogger as you dodge into the grass to avoid strollers (or folks traveling in pairs with dogs who stretch across the entire width of the sidewalk) is just a little bonus for your quads. Being a public park, the path is open 24/7. Right in the heart of St. Matthews, it's exactly what you'd expect. It's clean. It's safe. There's a small playground, tennis courts, scattered park benches. Two water fountains, one at each end of the loop -- complete with dog bowls. Nice tall trees offering shade on the loop's exterior, with wide open fields of well maintained lawn and decently maintained kickball/softball fields. Oh.. and horse stables literally across the street. ‍ 4 stars only because of the bathroom situation. If I was reviewing the Seneca Park bathroom alone, I'd give 1 star -- only because they exist, with a roof, lighting and indoor plumbing. The men's bathroom is always disgusting. Not well kept by any means. I don't think the soap dispensers have ever had soap when I visited. Once I did find a small bar of soap (like from a hotel). What if you want to wash your hands? -- spoiler alert: YOU SHOULD WANT TO WASH YOUR HANDS!! There's a 50/50 chance of having hand sanitizer or finding a toilet full of TP/BM and standing water that won't flush. Don't be surprised if there's a puddle around the toilet or a little surprise on the seat. Hep-A & C-Diff, anyone? Gross, I know. I also noticed there are no locks on the stalls. What if you want some privacy? It's hard to blame the Park when this is clearly the doing of people being gross, inconsiderate humans. Gentleman-- like, why?! Do better! In summary, Seneca Park is the perfect place to meet up for a workout or coffee w/ a friend. Definitely use the bathroom before you visit -- or at-least carry hand sanitizer and maybe keep some emergency toilet paper in your car.

Located on the banks of The Ohio River,across from Louisville,this State Park lets you hike on 390…read moremillion year old fossils in the largest exposed Devonian fossil bed in the world. Parking is 2.00 . No park entrance fee. Great place for hiking,picnics or watch the sunrise/sunset over Louisville. There is a huge interpretive center overlooking the fossil bed which was closed when we arrived. August thru October is the best time to visit when the river levels are the lowest. Definitely a cool place to visit!

Located in Clarksville, Indiana it's the best place naturally to access portage to the state of…read moreKentucky and Indiana . This was where Lewis and Clark met before launching their historic expedition in 1803. During the Civil war this was a training exercise ground for if a Mexico invasion were to happen. The canal was built to bypass the rapids. This area was founded by George Roger's Clark establishing his foot print permanently on the shores of the Ohio River . This area is Clarksville now. This individual made an English speaking connection with the local tribes. All this history! What if the trees could talk? The rocks leave us pictures? It's incredible all the vibrant history around us.

We visited the park tonight to attend a performance of Kentucky Shakespeare's "As You Like It"…read more Great venue with usual park playground equipment, a cozy amphitheater with plentiful seating and areas to bring your own chairs and blankets, large mature trees, and a concession stand. Food trucks were also located at the top of the park for tonight's performance. Plenty of on-street parking around the venue. Tennis courts nearby appeared to be in good condition, so might return to play soon.

I'm a big fan of Central Park! It's conveniently located in Old Louisville. So, I find myself…read morecoming here when I'm looking for a CENTRALly located park. It has great paths for walking, tennis courts, a playground, picnic tables, and more. It is also home to the Old Louisville Visitors Central, and every summer you can check out Kentucky Shakespeare. I also enjoy walking around Old Louisville before/after a walk here. It's a lovely park in a lovely area!

Cherokee Park is a 2.3 mile scenic loop. Knowing that - or even checking out the basic Louisville…read moreMetro website - does not describe how you will experience the park. It's one of a kind and gorgeous, and provides joy for a variety of people. Walking Running trails Biking Picnics Frisbee golf Dog socializing Rentals of the pavilion Playgrounds and More You could visit Cherokee multiple times and it wouldn't feel repetitive. It can be lazy or provide an intense workout.

Cherokee is a gem in East Louisville. It has a winding road that is bike and pedestrian friendly…read more They've carved out half the road for cars and the other half for walkers, runners, and bikers. The full loop is 2-4 miles with lots of trail cut throughs in the woods that are both bike and walker or runner friendly. There are two big hills, each with restrooms, playgrounds, and water fountains. There are gazebos for picnics. The Hogans fountain area has a better playground and a splash pad, basketball court, and a wide open, flat field. Dog Hill is rolling on top of the hill. The hill itself is great for sledding in the winter. On the last Sunday of each month, the park is fully closed to cars, which is great for kids, adults, and pets. The crew that maintains the park does an excellent job keeping it clean, the trails clear, and combating invasive plants. You'll see lots of wildlife - deer, fox, hawks, turtles, etc.

Adorable park near my house that has a nice walking path and playground. Plenty of parking,…read morebenches, and places to have picnics. Hopefully they're adding a bathroom soon - I only saw a couple porta potties. It does look like they're updating or remodeling a few buildings - so probably just not open yet.

Second time visiting the inclusive Fern Creek Park. I was very happy with the layout and upkeep of…read morethis park. I brought a boy I work with who has special needs. This park was a very inclusive environment, from the activities provided to the people there. Everyone was very kind and said hello. The zip line swings are a particular favorite. He was smiling the whole time! I also appreciated the fencing around the park for safety. The playground is very well made, and accessible to ALL individuals (wheelchairs & adapted chairs too!). We will definitely be back. I hope for more inclusive parks like this one.

Attended a 80's theme free summer show at this park. More shows are coming up (see picture) that…read morestart at 6:30 pm. The MTV band played multiple sets with 15 minutes breaks in between. People sat on lawn chairs and park benches to enjoy the music. Some people walked the trails as kids rode bikes. There were food trucks and other vendors selling various offering from pizza, burgers, and more. Enjoyed hearing the music and we parked in baseball fields directed by staff. The show played til 10 pm. It was a blast from the past.

This is such a clean, medium-sized park that is located next to the police station off the Outer…read moreLoop. The park has something for everyone: basketball courts, a soccer field, baseball field, tennis courts, a playground for children, and my favorite- a 0.7 mile paved walking path with 2 loops. Benches and picnic tables are scattered throughout the park. There is even a 'little library,' a bring one-take one deal. There are restrooms within the park, but they were closed for the season during my visit. The park was very well maintained and I felt totally safe there. I understand that there are frequent events held within the park in the warmer months. Our navigation app took us to the front of the park, so we parked in the police parking lot, assuming the park did not have parking of its own. We later learned that the park has a large parking lot. It is located behind the park, and is accessible from a nearby road. What a great place to relax and unwind, or to bring children to play.