We did a walk in a portion of Cherokee Park on a very windy Sunday morning. We noted that cars…read morestill travel too fast for comfort when near pedestrians. Plenty of walkers, runners, bikers, dog walkers, recreational users (frisbees and kites), tailgaters, and drivers today. We stopped to catch a break near the top of the hill at Hogan's Fountain. The water fountains and faucets (to fill up dog bowls) were all operational today in mid-March. Restroom facilities were also open.

I had not been to the area in Cherokee park off of Alexander Riad fir years and ended uphiking…read morethere two days in a row. Easy access from Cherokee Road with plenty if oarilking and wady access to trails . There were some hills, steps but mostly flat. We did a combination of paved and unpaved trails. Lots of benches, people about and a couple of beautiful hiking days.

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.

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.

Took my dog to run and socialize, found that I did some socializing too with dog owners. Many of…read morethem have big hearts, they too own a rescue dog(s).

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.

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!

Love the staff & vibe! My GSD's had so much fun! Can't think of anything I'd rather do than…read morewatch my fur kids play and share a beer with my guy.

We LOVE this place! This might be the happiest place on Earth....just saying. Dogs and cocktails,…read morebeer, and lots of great people is the concept that we all need. The bar is very chill, lots of drinks, really good slushy drinks. While the bar doesn't serve food, there are food trucks available most of the time and a pizza place just a few doors done. Let's get to the important part....the doggos must be up to date on vaccines and have been spayed or neutered, with papers uploaded to prove it. Dogs are $10/visit and humans free - memberships and #visit cards are available. We have a 10-visit punch card because we love PG&J. Dogs are off leash, running around, socializing, and visiting with new human friends too. Our dog, Gyspy loves it too. There are dog helpers that walk around making sure dogs are not getting too friendly and/or picking up waste if the dog owners haven't taken care of it. The dog yard is astro-turf which is awesome! It keeps dogs clean and the yard shiny and bright. I highly recommend visiting our happy place. If you're a dog lover, I'm sure you'll love it too.

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 :)

Sunday Funday at the dog bar with cocktails and the NFL Sunday ticket...heaven on earth…read more First timers, we walked in and were greeted by the lady at the table. I knew the deal and was prepared with all our vaccination paperwork. We had to fill out a few things and pay our $10 and we were good to go inside the gate. Full bar, the blueberry heeler cocktail is amazing. They also usually have rotating food trucks and a bunch of tables to eat outside of the gate of the dog park. The bar is accessible on both sides. Walked into a covered concrete area with picnic tables, Adirondack chairs and other tables with a bunch of TVs on the wall. Our pup walked in and immediately pooped lol I picked it up and an employee was right behind me mopping up any residue. Obviously it's a new place but they do a good job keeping everything clean and the dog owners are all very responsible picking up after their pups. Beyond the covered area is a massive yard with lots of room to run and then there is the POOL! It's a huge place and they even have a little separate fenced area for smaller dogs. They said they'll have heaters etc for the future weather as well! Super nice employees and a good all around vibe. We'll probably end up getting a membership.

Our dog loved running around making friends here! The staff is very friendly & helpful. Great…read moredrinks & ambiance.

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.

Great place! Iconic, historic, and fun. Chances are that your parents, and maybe grandparents,…read morejumped off this rock into the cool water below. Be advised it is only maybe 3ft at deepest, rocks on bottom, and occasional waters naked. You know, nature stuff. Crawdads abound, and are fun to hunt. Only caveat is during dry spells the water can become less than savory. Toxic even. So be advised.​