Beckley Creek Park — Attraction in Louisville

Located off Shelbyville road is this Louisville gem, and guys this park is not only huge but it's stunning. It's one of the four parks in the Louisville Loop, and the level of care they put in to maintaining all the trails, welcome center, and various lawns is astounding. There's always at minimum one park ranger on the premises but usually more than that. They have their own dog park with three separate run & play areas: one for large pups, one for small pups, and the third is a mixed area where your fur babies can socialize with other dogs (visit the Feeders Suply right down the street to learn how to get access!) The welcome center hosts various events from bike races to weddings. They have a local farmers market every Saturday from 8-12. There are also two fishing holes (as long as you hold a valid Ky fishing license you don't have to pay to fish here) as well as a community garden. Now the only down side is the fact there's a small waste treatment facility inside of the park, and a few of the bike/walk trails go right by this. Unfortunately with it being Kentucky it's often hot and humid, and this area tends to stink a little bit. It's not overwhelming but it's definitely noticeable but the vast majority of the park is unaffected by this. This is 100% the best park in the Louisville area, beaten only by Bernheim Forest which is over 30...

Beckley Park is an absolute gem for nature enthusiasts and families alike in Louisville, KY. Nestled in the heart of the Parklands, it offers something for everyone, from serene trails to excellent picnic spots.

I recently visited with my grandsons, and we had an amazing time. We brought along a football and enjoyed playing on the open fields, which are perfect for games and activities. Afterward, we took a walk on the trails, and it was such a peaceful experience. The trails are well-maintained and offer beautiful scenery, making it easy to connect with nature while getting some exercise.

The playground area is another fantastic feature, especially for families with young children. It’s clean, safe, and packed with activities that keep kids entertained for hours. For those who love water activities, the Floyds Fork stream running through the park is perfect for kayaking or just relaxing by the water’s edge.

What truly sets Beckley Park apart is its tranquility. Even on busier weekends, it never feels overcrowded, thanks to the park's vast expanse. The picnic areas and shelters are well-placed and make for great spots to unwind.

Overall, Beckley Park is a wonderful place for outdoor fun. Highly...

Over this past summer (2017) mu daughter amd myself have visited this park 4 times only bc we live in highview and the broad run park is closer and just as fun but going to the valley of the giants which is right when you enter the south entrance of the park of taylorsville is a really phenomenal fun place to go and the trail runs along side the floyds fork river. There are about ten sycamore trees that are about 10-15 ft wide at the trunk and is the main reason of going there for us as well as being able to fish as we walk the trail. NOTE! Last visit we found a dead bobcat laying next to one of the giant trees which looked like it may have drowned bc 2 days before the area flooded as it usuallly does from long hard rainfall but FYI needless to say be aware of your surroundings. Also if you go to broad run park and you like hiking to see cool natural landforms..... 15-20 min walk to see something really cool so try out the limestone gorge trail..... about 1 mile from enterance if you enter at the bardstown rd....