Home › Kentucky › Louisville › E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park
E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,630 Google reviews · Running trail in Louisville, Kentucky · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 1 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Activity-filled, 550-acre urban park with trails, birding, a pool, an archery range & more.
What runners say about E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park
“The park is spacious and well-maintained, with plenty of walking trails, open green fields, and recreational areas that make it a great escape from the city.”
“A beautiful park with multiple entrances and options, they have an aquatic center, BMX trails, soccer fields, tennis courts, archery range, running and walking paths, etc.”
“The playgrounds and open spaces are great for kids, and the overall atmosphere is peaceful and well maintained.”
Nice park, large and very active. Multiple trails to walk or run on. Activities always happening here, baseball fields(s) soccer pitches, multiple tennis courts.
It is a wonderful park with many amenities. There are walking and hiking trails, tennis courts, pickleball courts, and soccer fields. This park is very well maintained, and I enjoy bringing my children and dog here.
A beautiful park with multiple entrances and options, they have an aquatic center, BMX trails, soccer fields, tennis courts, archery range, running and walking paths, etc. It’s usually moderately busy but never have I seen it crowded except in the picnic area closest to the main building.
Great place to go for relaxing time. They have something for just about everyone, a playground for the kiddos, small outdoor gym for adults, tennis courts soccer fields, a 1 mile gravel walking loop, a 1.25 mile trail to hike that is absolutely gorgeous, archery targets, and an okay pool for the hotter days.
Trail conditions & character
“You can also support the park and staff by hitting the concession stand for burgers nachos hot dogs etc which were all pretty dang good.”
“A beautiful park with multiple entrances and options, they have an aquatic center, BMX trails, soccer fields, tennis courts, archery range, running and walking paths, etc.”
“Lots of close to the grass parking, I mean LOTS of parking.”
“The playgrounds and open spaces are great for kids, and the overall atmosphere is peaceful and well maintained.”
“The Pavillion is equipped with electricity and has bathrooms and is available to rent for parties.”
Plan your run at E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Distance1 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteparks.ky.gov
- Phone+1 502-429-7270
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 7:30 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 7:30 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 7:30 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 7:30 am–10 pm |
Running trails near Louisville
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Anchorage Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 142 reviews
Flat, tree-lined hiking trail, with bridges, a swing and a pond, frequented by dog walkers.
Warwick Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 281 reviews
Family park for adults and children alike, featuring playground equipment and walking tracks.
Briar Hill Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 237 reviews
Neighborhood green space with tennis, basketball and volleyball courts, as well as playgrounds and picnic areas.