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Long Run Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 742 Google reviews · Running trail in Louisville, Kentucky · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Long Run 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.
Clean park featuring a playground, a water area and picnic spaces.
What runners say about Long Run Park
“Beautiful park, and amazing place to kayak--but very clearly over fished :/ I'd still give it four stars because it is very well maintained and overall a stunning location”
“Beautiful park, and amazing place to kayak--but very clearly over fished :/ I'd still give it four stars because it is very well maintained and overall a stunning location”
“But for those not angling, there's fountains that kids can run through, a volleyball net, a basketball court and tons of gazebos and shade trees.”
“Long Run Park is a hidden gem in Louisville, offering a serene and picturesque escape from the city's hustle and bustle.”
We had the amazing opportunity to watch the aurora from Long Run Lake with the Louisville Astronomical Society! It was a beautiful night and a wonderful park.
I'm a beginner in the kayak world. As in, this was my first time being on a kayak.. anywhere. This was the perfect practice lake. Today happened to be pretty calm, which helped me to gain confidence in my balance. It's quiet, large enough that everyone has ample space, and just beautiful to be out on.
Beautiful hilly loop with a lake. Good to walk or run. Has a playground, basketball court. Tennis, volleyball net. Fishing and kayak allowed. Park is beautiful but not large. Golf course right nextdoor as well
Long Run Park is a hidden gem in Louisville, offering a serene and picturesque escape from the city's hustle and bustle. The park's natural beauty, with its rolling hills, lush greenery, and sparkling lake, is truly breathtaking.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful park, and amazing place to kayak--but very clearly over fished :/ I'd still give it four stars because it is very well maintained and overall a stunning location”
“Long Run Park is a hidden gem in Louisville, offering a serene and picturesque escape from the city's hustle and bustle.”
“But for those not angling, there's fountains that kids can run through, a volleyball net, a basketball court and tons of gazebos and shade trees.”
“Furthermore, increasing the number of restrooms would be beneficial, especially during peak hours.”
Plan your run at Long Run Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitelouisvilleky.gov
- Phone+1 502-245-9015
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–11 pm |
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