McDonald's park is a hidden Lousiville sightseeing that could be featured on roadside America…read more It is a personal property and not open for public. So treat it like you would someone's house who has cool holiday lights. Stop and appreciate it but respect the private property of the owners and neighbors. The personal property has a side yard that features a massive and fun looking McDonald's themed playground. Featuring all the lovable McDonald's characters of 80's and 90's lore Thai playground gives me throwback feels for sure. Spread across some beautiful Landscaping I am curious the backstory to this playground. Former owner or high ranking employee perhaps, crafty person who just a fan? Either way it is super cool and one of them row unique roadside sights in the city. I'm curious how often the playground is used. I'm pretty sure it isn't even rented out for public parties but if it were I'd have to inquire on pricing and availability. My kids for years have marveled at This sight and have wished out Loud how fun it could be. Overall a cool and fun sight to see for someone driving around the city who likes to see unique things.

This is quite the hidden gem I must say. My buddy told me about this park located in the 3rd…read morestreet/ fairdale area I'd say. It's on a busy road so it is hard to visit and get pictures. It is a private residential area and I'm trying to figure out why/ how this person for this stuff?? But it is really cool to see. The nostalgia is real with this one. Cool to see and visit I wish they would open it to the public

This park is so fun to play at and to hang out at. I love going here, it lets me get out of the…read morehouse since its so close. I can walk there when I want. I also love the water park next to it in the summer.

Awesome park that my daughter and I visited while we were In the area. They had multiple slides and…read morevariety of things for kids to play on and have fun. We will visit again

I've been coming to Jefferson Memorial Forest since childhood. As a teenager I loved the trails at…read morePaul Yost. As an adult I have visited Tom Wallace a few times for fishing. This park in particular has had some amazing improvements. The water is much clearer now you can actually see the fish. They've added a new playground, big rocks along the lake, a couple swinging benches, and more. The walk around the lake is quick and easy.

Red Trail was well-maintained. Even so, I directed my eyes to the ground in front of me for much of…read morethe 5-mile walk. A misstep on one of the trail's narrow hill sections could easily lead to a bad fall. Most amazing for me was the total lack of wildlife. I live in a Louisville suburb of 1/4 and 1/2 acre lots. Squirrels and birds abound, including hawks. We see deer regularly and occasionally see a fox or a coyote. On this Red Trail hike I rarely heard a bird (didn't see any). No squirrels, no nothing. Why? Is all of Jefferson Forest so devoid of creature life?

This is a fun park located In southern Louisville. Whenever you hear Waverly you're always going to…read morethink of the Waverley insane asylum that's relative Lee right next-door to this place so that's kind of a weird creepy feel to it but it's still good park with playgrounds and walking trails and places to take your dogs are a bunch of fun things Definitely worth checking out it's a pretty awesome park

Found a fully fenced in Dog area at Waverly Park! All the way in the back and definitely worth the…read moretrip. A few areas could use some attention in terms of maintenance but overall very happy to have found this sweet spot.

I loved my visit to Bernheim Forest! I can't believe how long it took for me to visit…read more I visited on a sunny, 75 degree, Saturday afternoon. There was a good amount of people but it didn't feel crowded. There first stop was a little gift shop with and information desk, snack bar, and bathrooms. From there the trail to the forest giants was super easy to follow. After walking to the giants, I drove the path to see the Tin Man and canopy walks. I love how accessible all the big attractions were and how beautiful the forests are. It's worth stopping in if you're visiting the area or a local!

Bernheim is one my husband's and my favorite places to get away from it all and enjoy being with…read morenature. After an unusually cold winter, we recently had a day warm enough day to return to Bernheim, and we chose a shorter trail due to time constraints. We hiked the Knob Top Trail and really enjoyed the peacefulness on the trail (we saw no other people on this trail today). The Knob Top is not one of the more popular trails, but we really enjoyed it. It is rated by Bernheim as "Difficult," but I would say it is moderate. It can be hiked as an in and out (this is what we chose to do) or as a connector between "Two Ponds Loop' and "Lake Nevin Loop." It is a short trail, only 0.5 mi in and 0.5 miles out. The terrain is packed dirt, and as expected, included tree roots, rocks, mounds, ruts, and other obstacles. The hike is a gradual incline to the top (Inspiration Knob) where there is a pretty, green, decommissioned water tank. This was a perfect, short hike to ease into hiking season! Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash. Photos added to my original review of Bernheim Forest.

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!

Great for a walk year round, but especially beautiful in the snow with the perimeter of old…read morevictorian homes surrounding it. I really enjoyed my winter walks here. In summer, definitely check out Shakespeare in the Park-free theater, some food trucks for snacking, and a chill community vibe. When the amphitheater isn't in use, it's kinda fun to hop on the stage for a second and look around. Just because. The park also has tennis courts. Everytime I pass, I think, "I should pick this sport up," and then happily move on, nary a plan to actually do that made. There is also a playground and a visitor center. Overall a very nice park, but not big enough to be lost in for an afternoon without having an activity.

I'm very glad this spot has become something more than what seemed to be an eye sore for many years…read moreand surviving a pandemic on top of that. My first visit was right before the Pandemic stuck in 2020. I had visited Union 15 first. Being a pizza lover I had to give it a shot. It is good pizza but, the garlic knots are probably the best thing there. I like that they have many local beers on tap. I remember talking the person behind the bar and how he looked forward to this place growing w/ Iroquois park across the street and the events that take place there during the summer. I went back again for the shuttle pick up for Tailspin last year and this year. Then Covid happened and I hadn't made my way back until Tailspin this year for the shuttle pick up. I definitely recommend Union 15 if you're a pizza lover and beer lover, especially local beer. There is also a Taco Luchador, I hadn't been to this location but have been to their Baxter Ave location. Biscuit Belly and B.A. Colonial I haven't been to either places but, plan on making it to those places someday. Overall I'm really impressed with how Colonial Gardens has turned out. I hope they continue to grow and do great things. These businesses have survived a pandemic in which most places are still trying to bounce back or have closed. Definitely a great place to support local businesses if you're in the area or at an event at Iroquois park. Two thumbs up on Colonial Gardens.

Really cool concept to help build the south end for the future. Colonial Gardens was considered a…read morehistoric area already but has been basically deserted for several years. So they have rebuilt it into a venue that will be the home for a handful of new and exciting food establishments and pubs. They currently have a pizza joint called "union 15" and the rapidly growing Taco Luchador. Per the website they are expecting to add a breakfast restaurant called "biscuit belly". Which currently has one location in Nulu that is very popular and tasty. They have done an incredible job of adding unique artwork and designs while paying homage to the south end area. One of my favorite things (or will be) about this project is all the restaurants and pubs will share an open beer garden. Which is a really cool concept. Major kudos and props to the brains and designers of this project. I think it will have a huge positive impact on the south end of Louisville.

Children's Playground located in the small Kentucky area of Fairdale located roadside and right in…read morefront the local elementry school. Rather large and updated playground for the small community school. It is I open to the public while school is not in session and is a pretty fun park or playground. My second youngest was nearby at dance practice so me and my other daughters did some strolling around the area and seen this open and colorful playground so stopped in for a few moments. The girls seemed to have a nice time and enjoy the playground. Overall very nice playground. Much nicer then most elementary school playgrounds in the Lousiville and surrounding areas.

I took my youngest daughter to this new to us park in Fairdale. We were in the area and have been…read morewanting to try this park for quite some time. I am glad we did because it was a lot of fun. It offers a wide variety of activities and things to play and use your imagination. There are three sets of swings for kids and many monkey bars and things to climb. I love taking my kids to parks and enjoy them being young and playing. Excellent place

I took my oldest daughter to visit this park on a warm winter afternoon to take a vantage of the…read moreweather. It's hidden off in a neighborhood so I took me a minute to try to find it but we eventually did we had a nice little walk to the park the park with set up very pretty a lot of details good community park you can tell that people really put a lot of work into this area. It was very friendly to see at a lot of neat little statues on a little bench is donated by people who are very welcoming and I'm very happy that we stopped by to visit.

This is a sweet neighborhood park. There is a small sign at…read morethe entry on a large rock. I noticed the park because I saw the usual metro parks style signs a bit further in. A path leads you between a couple houses in to the park proper. It isn't huge, but it is perfect for the neighborhood it is in. There are several sculptures/totems around the park, a small gazebo, a playground, benches and a little bridge. Tucked away, surrounded by the backyards of homes in the area, it is cozy and a great little park. I don't foresee myself going out of my way to visit again or often, as it is more suited to children/those with children. But it is cute!

Amazing views great for walking running sledding concerts just about anything this park is gorgeousread more

Want to find a park that has a paved walking trail, tennis courts, basketball and a playground and…read moresplash area. Iroquois park is the spot to be at, they have a decent amount of parking, definitely could use some more. We walked from the main entrance parking lot to the North overlook at back distance was able 4.30 miles we did do some extra walking around another area on our way back down. But a beautiful trail with decent amount of trees for some shade. There is some parking available closer to the trail however is was definitely full lot by the time I arrived. There is a golf course as well. Definitely a well cherished park as we saw a lot of hikers, bikers, running, the courts were full and the playgrounds were busy and just people enjoying the views and wonderful weather.