Suggestions for Outdoors & Recreation near Frankfort

Damion K. • April 25, 2017One of the best and most beautiful parks in the city

HelloMetro.com • March 29, 2011Though tickets are pricey, the Belle of Louisville is a great place to watch Thunder Over Louisville.

Alicia G. • January 22, 2012The walking/running/bike path is amazing. Start at the bottom of the hill and walk up to the view! Great picnicking area, as well! :)

Марьяна П. • October 13, 2013It's amazing!!! I love horse park, I love horses!!! It's a wonderful place!)))

Liberty W. • August 6, 2013Very snake-y! Saw several snakes on the trail. Lots of screaming took place. Would recommend hiking in daylight. Although, it was worth going to in the evening because the sunset was pretty amazing.

Steve C. • June 26, 2014It was awesome! The swinging seats on the waterfront were wonderful; Mara & I loved the waterfront!

Stacey I. • April 26, 2010Lots of playgrounds, kite flying, paddle boats, picnic areas, grills - great place to bring the family on a hot summer day.

Michelle B. • April 23, 2017I love everything they've done to improve this park. The walk bridge, the amphitheater, marathons, etc.

Matt M. • September 3, 2015Fantastic place to get exercise, have fun with the kids, explore, or have a picnic. There is so much to do and the entire park is absolutely beautiful!

Lori P. • October 21, 2017I go 3-4 times a week to walk and you feel like you're miles away while being in the middle of the city.

Elam • January 4, 2015Beautiful scenery along some of trails. See the only moonbow in Western Hemisphere here at certain times of the year.

Tara N. • August 12, 2014The historic tour was amazing!!!! Words can't describe.

Skip S. • September 21, 2011A great place for a run, and the new kids' garden is really fun for them ($3 per person extra)

Heather • July 20, 2017Awesome park with great wheelchair accessibility, certainly a must see!

Chris W. • July 16, 2019Terrific place to walk, run, hike, bicycle. Well-maintained (privately, not publicly, run), safe as possible, and aesthetically pleasing. Open from dawn til dusk, year round.

Kevin J. • March 22, 2021I can see for miles and miles.

Dalene B. • May 8, 2016Concerts throughout the summer, jack-o-lantern tour in the fall, great place to get outdoors any time of year. Excellent picnic & hiking locations.

Dana L. • May 19, 2012Beautiful site for shutterbugs! Lots of beautiful scenery, and interesting art installations throughout the park!

Cezary W. • April 11, 2015Had a great walk there after the heavy rain last week. The wetlands were really showing their work that evening. A great place to relax and watch spring unveiling in town.

Michelle B. • July 25, 2021The live music 🎶 is great!

The Traveler • March 12Nice tour, you get to see barrels being made. Historic building. This place was renovated just for public tours. They char a barrel right there. Tasting was also good. Plenty of street parking.

William H. • December 24, 2011Probably the best place that I know of to view lights. There are a lot of them too!

Cicely L. • June 18, 2016First time boarding our three dogs here. Great experience and price!Staff is friendly and upbeat. Facility is clean. Our dogs were in great shape when picked up!

Amy W. • September 22, 2011Very impressed with the cleanliness of our cottage! Great view of the lake as well!

Steven H. • December 1, 2012Great trail for walking/jogging!! It's also lit so you can run a little past dusk. Very nice in the fall and spring time.

Dorothy H. • July 18, 2014Bring a chair in the evening so you can sit and relax and watch the river.

Stacy H. • May 9, 2011Stop by the art festival here every May. There's also food and pony rides for kids.

Lorita R. • April 30, 2017Shakespeare in the park, concerts by local artists, and the occasional food truck!

Cicely L. • February 12, 2017The running/walking trail is great - it's a mile once around. Nice to be outside! Good to walk dogs as well. Lots of parking.