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Josephine Sculpture Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 596 Google reviews · Running trail in Frankfort, Kentucky · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Josephine Sculpture 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.
Park and sculpture garden showcasing more than 70 works of art by regional artists.
What runners say about Josephine Sculpture Park
“The sculptures are located throughout the grounds, and its easy to walk around on well maintained paths.”
“This fit my personality 100% because it was all outdoors where beautiful trails meandered over two miles to see probably 40 sculptures.”
No kidding best art museum of my life. This fit my personality 100% because it was all outdoors where beautiful trails meandered over two miles to see probably 40 sculptures. The park gave you peace while exciting your senses. Each new find seemed better than the last. I feel so lucky to have found this incredible gem!
This place is fantastic and self guided. You can walk through 40 acres of grassy pathways or reserve a small golf cart. Each sculpture has a plaque with information about the sculpture. There are larger golf carts that are used in guided tours. There is a two hour limit on the golf cart.
Oh what a hidden gem! Would recommend for a great day (in cool weather) To stimulate your mind and body! A lovely nature walk discovering interactive and thought provoking art!
We didn't do any research before hand as we recently moved relatively close, but we were not disappointed! We had a great time, loved the exhibits and the walk and really appreciated the values presented, especially the efforts for promoting local flora. Can't wait to go back for a full explore!
Trail conditions & character
“This fit my personality 100% because it was all outdoors where beautiful trails meandered over two miles to see probably 40 sculptures.”
Plan your run at Josephine Sculpture Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitejosephinesculpturepark.org
- Phone+1 502-352-7082
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–7 pm |
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