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.

This is the dog park we come to most often, and for good reason! This is another Louisville owned…read moredog park that you need to have a key fob for. This park has plenty of parking, and a lot of room for your dogs to run. There is two sections : one for small dogs and one for large dogs. When the park is empty, I see people with big dogs using the small dog side, presumably because it's grassier, so the dogs won't get dirty as easily. Even then, the side for large dogs is still very grassy, and your dog won't get too dirty unless it's rained recently! The park is well maintained, and everyone who visits seems to do their part in cleaning up after their dogs. My dogs love coming here! The people and pups are so kind :)

This place is a real gem of a dog park. We just happened to be passing through town and needed a…read moreplace for everyone to stretch their legs a bit. This park boasted nicely paved trails, various benches and areas to sit and relax, plus a great amount of space for your fur babies to use up some of that energy. Beautiful trees and grassy knolls. Definitely one of the nicer dog parks we've visited.

Great open space that is free! Bring your own water, but a great spot nestled in the highlands.read more

Brought my two pups here, my female dog and another female dog got into an altercation. It was a…read moremutual dog fight. I was able to separate them. I remained calm and apologized for the occurrence, our dog has never done this before and they were fine minutes prior. I was then screamed at and the owner threatened to get his gun and shoot both of my dogs. His dog had a cut behind her ear and my dog had her harness completely ripped off her from the dog biting her. This man screamed and almost turned into a physical altercation. I remained calm and tried to defuse the situation. He asked for my information which I provided and then he wouldn't give me his. Threatened me with his gun if I didn't pay his vet bills. Followed me home and had me go to the emergency vet. It was a very heated situation and I was very nervous. When at the vet he continued to make remarks about how he would kill both of my dogs. The vet had to physically remove me from the room due to my safety and the remarks they witnessed. I didn't think I had a choice besides paying their vet bill even though they had no concern about my dog that was bit and had marks all over her. The vet called me frantically this morning scared for my safety due to him picking up his dog and coming to my house to drag me out of my home AFTER I paid the entire bill. ****The vet also informed me they admitted to their dog being AGGRESSIVE, HAD NO SHOTS, and not neutered...... if I knew this prior I would've tried harder to get out of the situation but was scared. I've had to make a police report and am now concerned for my safety due to this altercation and him coming to my home again. I will not be returning. And I recommend going to a dog part where the animals are up to date on their shots.

Stay away from there unless you want your dog jumped by dogs whose owners won't care. Half the dogs…read morein there when we have gone should not be there due to their aggressive tendencies. Do yourself and your dog a favor and stick to day care facilities. If I could give it zero stars I would.

The run has three separate fenced areas for your dog(s) and their friends to run, play, or just…read morecheck out the scents of other visitors. The fencing appears to be secure and in good condition - standard chain link - with one exception (picture included). If your dog is a jumper or a large dog that is motivated, you will want to walk the fence line for your dog's area. There are tennis balls for the dogs (lots of them) and buckets of water. There were five other dogs in the dog run while we were there, three appeared to be together and one of the three was very aggressive; they got their own area as the other dog owners steered clear. Lots of parking and a porta-potty for the humans. And it is loud at the dog run, because of the proximity to I64. And of course the dog run is located in Cherokee Park, so you can get your steps in before after your pooch gets theirs. Dogs must be licensed and members of the dog run association. No free lunch, but a welcome substitute for a large back yard if you are a resident of Louisville metro.

We are proud new members of the New Albany Dog Park! My dog Rockefeller & I have been twice in the…read morepast week. We absolutely love it! The first time we went on a Sunday around 2:00pm. It was our first time there. Parking was really easy. Accessing the dog park was easy. I really appreciated a two-gate system to get into the big dog part of the park. There were about 5 dogs there. A couple of people with their dogs tried to get in but soon realized you have to be a member & have a key fob to swipe in. I thought it was reassuring to hear other members saying they couldn't let others in due to the safety & liability concerns it could cause for our dogs. The second time we went was around 4:00pm on a Tuesday. There were about 10 dogs. I'm not sure who has more fun. Me, watching Feller run & play with the other dogs. Or Feller, who actually runs & plays. Memberships are only $15.00/year. It's the best $15.00 I've ever spent!

So cool they have an agility course and a pond built for dogs!!!! It is usually not extremely busy…read morewhich I find very nice.

Oh my goodness! So much fun! And I didn't even bring my Dalmatians…read more My best friend is obsessed with dachshunds and I'm obsessed with him getting one. Seeing the races felt like the perfect plan to tempt him. A quick waiver for entry and we were inside, opening only one door at a time to keep pups safely inside. I indulged on frozen cosmos and sangria (that sangria is tart!) while hanging at the bar and sitting outside in the shade for the races. The dogs walking in the pool or flopping in the water were great. Keep in mind, outside is their puppy pad. You want to keep those butts on the chairs and patio tables. The DJ was amazing. Lots of TVs on to watch the football games. Friendly staff. Parking is slim. Pay spots are nearby or you will need to park in the neighborhood and walk a block to the bar.

Best place in town to take your dog and have a drink! Staff is excellent! Great ambiance!read more

This dog park is huge! There's a quarter mile gravel walking path in the back section. The dog park…read moreis across from the community garden. There is so much going on at this park, but it's so big it didn't feel crowded.

This is probably the largest dog I've ever been to! It is one of the Louisville Dog Parks that you…read moreneed a pass to get into, which can easily be purchased at a Feeder Supply. Located right across from the main park, this dog park is several acres big. It has different sections for small dogs and large dogs! There's a good amount of parking, and overall the park seems pretty well maintained. They also have water spouts you can use to get water/clean your dog with. I love the fact that this dog park is so spacious. There's a lot of seating throughout the park, and a couple gazebos that you could sit under for shade. My dogs had such a great time coming here! My only tip is that if it's rained even semi recently, your dog will probably leave extremely muddy, so be prepared for a little clean up :)

We love Club k9! Starting taking our pup there in March 2025 and once our free month was over , we…read morebecame a yearly member! Lenny loves the pool in the back and has a ton of room to roam , run and play! We have met some fantastic people and pups at the club. They have great drinks and food truck sitting out front. They have trivia on Mondays, D&D on Tuesday and Thursday, and karaoke or music bingo on Fridays. Always something fun going on up there. Lenny really loved the foam party , and around easter , the easter bunny made a guest appearance! Another big plus is they have a pet washing station. Would highly recommend Club k9 to any dog lover or if you have a high energy pup!

Great place to bring your dog. Very friendly people. Dogs were enjoying themselves. Definitely…read morerecommend you bring your dog here. Can watch the games and enjoy a drink. Just monitor your dog and if your dog is bleeding playing with our dog, just explain what happened . Its a safety matter amd we love all dogs

A police cruiser pulled behind me in such a manner that I thought he was after me. And all I'm…read moredoing is taking my dog for a walk. I used to be a supporter of the police - son if 2 govt agents, but now, in my most law abiding years, something has changed with them, you lost your donations and respect is hanging on by a thread. Sterp slope back to front, wet and wild grass soaked my feet but I didn't mind. I had a wonderful chat with a woman who had been to many places I've been, up and down the coast. After about fifty minutes, we picked up and left, continuing our walk around the dog park, it was quite beautiful - blue grass is a real think, albeit not exactly blue.

Extra nice small dog park, couple permanent play items, plenty of poop bags and people pick up the…read morepoop. Thankfully a pick up your pup poop spot! Big dog park is very busy WITH BIG DOGS everywhere. Our big dog was a bit intimidated, may want to come early if your big dog is a baby dog at heart.

Big Rico park is a very cool and beautiful park located in the Cherokee park system that's created…read moreby Olmsted the same person who made New York's Central Park. Located in the highlands/Cherokee portion of the city of Louisville. I stopped by this park the other day with my wife and 4th horn daughter who is 18 months old. We had planned to play on there small playground but she fell asleep so we Chelsea out the scenery instead. They have lots of water that's ankle high and lots of rock that allows you to walk out in and get in the water. It also a few small trails that surround the park that lets you see yeh park from several angles. The park includes seven benches on the banks of the water for viewing pleasure. They also have a giant pavilion that can be rented out. Which looks like at one point was very impressive. Now it's not upkept and filled with graffiti. It's honestly the only eye sore here. Hopefully they clean it up. Overall cool place that looks like it has 3 different parking lots for different entry points. Although the water is low enough and there is a bough rocks to easily walk this small park and get to any entrance. We had a nice visit here and I look for art to coming back with my other kids and enjoying the exploring and playground.

While trying to find a playground for my kids on a recent beautiful day, I got lost in Cherokee…read morePark, as one is wont to do. But it's because of this that we ended up in the Big Rock Park section of Cherokee for the first time. What a great find! My kids had a blast playing on the small playground, which included a "big rock" to climb on. Parking is easily accessible, but what I appreciated the most was the fact that the creek is right there, with ample green space to run around and enjoy. The pavilion looks like it's seen better days, but signage showed it will be getting a renovation soon. I want to come back here for a picnic and to explore the creek some more!