I feel so lucky that I visited Yew Dell Botanical Gardens on the last Friday of September. I…read morearrived around 4 p.m. without knowing that every last Friday of the month from 4-7 p.m. is their Happy Hour with free admission. It usually is $12 per adult. My wife and I could walk the trails and enjoy the beautifully landscaped flowers and trees at no cost. The atmosphere was fantastic, peaceful, refreshing, and uplifting. There was also live music outdoors, where people could enjoy food, wine, and beer in a lovely setting. This place is truly charming and relaxing. Now I know I've found a hidden jam. I'll look forward to visiting here on the Last friday of each month (April through October).

Yew Dell Gardens is truly one of the most peaceful and beautiful places in Kentucky. It's the…read moreperfect spot for a quiet walk, a meaningful chat with a friend, or an afternoon of letting the kids explore and discover the wonders of nature. Every visit feels fresh and different--sometimes we come to stroll the gardens slowly and soak in the seasonal blooms, other times just to let the kids run and enjoy the open spaces. The grounds are gorgeous and so thoughtfully designed, with little nooks and trails that invite you to pause, notice, and breathe. There's a sense of calm and restoration here that's hard to find anywhere else. My entire family loves coming, and it's become one of our go-to places whenever we want to recharge or spend time together outdoors. Whether you're a gardener, a parent, or someone who just loves natural beauty, I can't recommend Yew Dell Gardens enough. It's a gem for the whole community.

This is an awesome sight to see. My family visited this nice little area over the break. They had…read moreall kinds of meat. Little sculptures, statues, public garden things to see. It's definitely worth the drive to go out and visit.

I love it here. I always seem to forget about it & always come back to wishing I would come here…read moremore often. They have different spots to park, kids playground, porta potties across from that. Plenty of picnic tables, benches & one spot undercover with picnic tables. Oh & a tennis court! Just a beautiful spacious place to walk, enjoy nature or bring your kids to run off some energy.

Long Run Park is a great place to visit! We went to hang out (at a socially safe distance) with…read moresome friends recently, and we had a great afternoon. The area is beautiful, and there are lots of opportunities for activities. We spent our time sitting around the water and fishing, but we also saw people windsurfing, kayaking, walking, jogging, and biking around the area. There's also plenty of space to picnic, including shelters with picnic tables and grills, plus there's a playground, a spray park, basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts, and a golf course. If you're looking for a graet park to visit, Long Run Park is great!

Briar Hill Park is a new Oldham County Park and is just off of Hwy 22 in Crestwood. Located…read morebetween the Orchard Grass and Briar Hills neighborhoods. This park is a very welcome addition to the Crestwood area since there was no previous park. Located on 52 acres there are many activity opportunities. There are Picnic shelters with restroom facilities. A very nice Playground for the little ones. A Basketball court. Walking trails. Sand volleyball court similar to a beach court. And adult size Tennis courts. There is a paved path around the playground for walking or biking. there is a nice creek for kids to explore in the summer. If you are nearby make sure you stop and check it out.

Very beautiful and spacious park located a bit off Westport road area in Louisville and across…read morefrown one of the entrances of the massive Tom sawyer park. Stumbled upon this on a voyage to discover and experience all of Louisville metro parks locations. Very beautiful with lots to do. Has very nice soccer fields, tennis courts, a beautiful creek, a tiny but neat nature trail up a hill, a fun playground, a cool treehouse and a big gazebo area that can be rented out for the day. I can imagine for the locals this is a nice relaxing spot to enjoy great weather and nature and let there kids play. It's really is one of the more pretty parks I've visited in the Louisville area. Plus I imagine it's less populated then Tom Sawyer park locate nearby so it is more relaxing. Overall awesome park. I'm glad we found It. I enjoyed the views and the kids had a blast on the pretty elaborate and creative playground. It's a park that I'll absolutely make a return trip to.

While I was in the area I love to explore and look around and find things and just visit every…read moreplace I possibly can. So I came across this park while I was waiting to go meet friends in the area. The park and wide variety of items as a playground tennis courts walking path and a nice scenic area.

How fortunate are the residents of Louisville to have this beautiful 554 acre State Park and lovely…read moregreen space at their doorstep. Pickle Ball brought us here today, and we were pleased with availability in this beautiful setting. Other offerings include: *Playground near the tennis/pickleball courts *Soccer fields *BMX *Running, hiking, walking trails (dogs must be leashed) *Dog park And much more! The park states it closes at 10 p, m.

Five stars for E. P. Tom Sawyer State Park. This place has become one of my favorite spots to just…read morereset for a bit. Tons of open space to walk and clear your head, and the trails are easy to enjoy whether you want a quick stroll or a longer walk. Everything felt clean and well taken care of, which always makes a difference. I also loved how peaceful it was even with other people around. Perfect place to get outside, get some steps in, and just enjoy the day. Definitely coming back again.

Beautiful 1.9-mile loop trail! Lots of great shade and a fun wooded tree swing to channel your…read moreinner child. Highly recommend this one-stop shop, especially since it's located right by fabulous restaurants and the USPS.

Since it had rained for a number of days I wanted to find a trail that was paved. Anchorage…read moreTrailhead is a 2.1 paved trail that is quite scenic and mostly flat for those of us who are a bit older but still enjoy hiking. It's a peaceful stroll in a mostly wooded area. Yeah, there a few areas that lack a bit of shade on a hot day but overall it's a nice walk.

This is a wonderful place that my family and I visited last week. We hiked the trails we play on…read morethe playground. We had a great time to a lot of fun pictures. Overall great experience I will definitely be back.

I always appreciate Creasey during a visit to 42…read more The Hikes are simple and family friendly. The waterfall, gorgeous. They care for this land and its obvious. From the visitors picking up trash to staff maintaining the grounds, it is clean and safe!