Exploring Louisville, KY in the fall

Pick a park, any park.

A trail snakes into the tree line, where vibrant green, orange, and red trees are turning for fall.

It’s time to get outside before the cold hits.

Photo by @jkkeeney

With fall weather in full swing, we can’t think of a better way to spend time than to be outside + we’re lucky to have over a dozen parks here that are a part of the Olmsted Parks Conservancy. Here are a few parks to enjoy the turning leaves.

Cherokee Park | 745 Cochran Hill Rd. | 389.13 acres | Open daily, 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Admire the beauty of the changing leaves while perusing long winding roads, and stop by Willow Pond to see if you can spot some wildlife.

Iroquois Park | 5216 New Cut Rd. | 725.85 acres | Open daily, 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Walk to the North Overlook to see some breathtaking views of Downtown Louisville and the Indiana Knobs.

Willow Park | 1200 Southwestern Pkwy. | 61.21 acres | Open daily, 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Stroll through this nationally-recognized park, and don’t forget to bring your rackets to hit the tennis courts.

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