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Jeffersontown Veterans Memorial Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,749 Google reviews · Running trail in Jeffersontown, Kentucky · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Jeffersontown Veterans Memorial 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.
Children's park featuring playgrounds, swings, slides and a birthday celebration area.
What runners say about Jeffersontown Veterans Memorial Park
“If you follow the path past the bridge, it circles back up to a well-maintained baseball field and the Jeffersontown community center, then back to the main park area.”
“Did a sunrise scenic drive the morning after 4" snow in NE Louisville November 2024.”
“These features make the park the ideal place for group events and celebrations, as well as a place for quiet solace and reflection.”
The day was beautiful. The walking path is paved. The path entry and exit is very steep and might be too challenging for some people. The natural areas of the park needed cleaning. I didn't go to the playground or the restrooms.
Definitely worth a drive thru! The military scenery and props are awesome in the snow! Did a sunrise scenic drive the morning after 4" snow in NE Louisville November 2024. This is how it looked. It was open, and beautiful, well maintained. Plenty of parking.
Clean and beautifully kept grounds. The memorial is truly amazing for everyone to honor those who sacrificed all. The family oriented playground, walking trail, bridge, swings, bbq grills, benches and tables with overhead cover make this location a true gem in Middletown. A+++
A bit of a hidden gem in Louisville's park system, this medium-scale park is one I grew up in, as it's walking distance from my childhood home. Although it's not as large as the major parks, and it's further from the main metropolitan area, its main attractions are worth the drive from anywhere in the city.
Trail conditions & character
“Did a sunrise scenic drive the morning after 4" snow in NE Louisville November 2024.”
“The park boasts a major renovation that has tidied up its landscaping as well as two new, large playgrounds, a new bathroom house, and a handful of large, covered picnic areas.”
“These features make the park the ideal place for group events and celebrations, as well as a place for quiet solace and reflection.”
“Great paved trail that takes you down to the creek with lots of picnic areas and "porch" swings.”
Plan your run at Jeffersontown Veterans Memorial Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitejeffersontownky.gov
- Phone+1 502-267-8333
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–10 pm |
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