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The Parklands of Floyds Fork
4.8 ★★★★★ 672 Google reviews · Running trail in Louisville, Kentucky · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from The Parklands of Floyds Fork'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.
String of green spaces along Floyds Fork stream with lawns, playgrounds, canoeing & forest trails.
What runners say about The Parklands of Floyds Fork
“It's a safe, well maintained park with adequate parking, great facilities, and a fantastic selection of very nice paved and unpaved trails.”
“While Beckley Creek and Pope Lick Parks are beautiful, Turkey Run Park and especially Broad Run arem more of what many of us go to a park for.”
I always enjoy visiting The Parklands of Floyds Fork. It's a safe, well maintained park with adequate parking, great facilities, and a fantastic selection of very nice paved and unpaved trails. As an amateur photographer I never leave the park disappointed. What a huge asset this park is to our community.
What a beautiful park! There are great open spaces, access to trails and natural areas, and a dog park. There are parking lots spaced throughout, making it convenient to get in and get to relaxing quickly. There is a HUGE open lawn with a trail around it.
This park has a great bicycle and mountain bike trail system. Also good for just about anything else recreational Outdoors. Floyds Fork is a beautiful Creek that can be paddled in the spring and after heavy rains in the summer. This park is an absolute gem in Louisville Kentucky.
I had the best time at parklands today!! The louisville loop is a beautiful trail to walk there are so many tress with beautiful flowers and natural nature beauty. The restrooms are VERY clean and maintained.
Trail conditions & character
“Each trail head offers a unique feel of the area with some amazing views and always nice to feel like your away from it all when out riding here.”
“It's a safe, well maintained park with adequate parking, great facilities, and a fantastic selection of very nice paved and unpaved trails.”
“The restroom facilities were well-lit & clean with plenty of supplies :)”
“It's a safe, well maintained park with adequate parking, great facilities, and a fantastic selection of very nice paved and unpaved trails.”
“Perfect for adults and kids alike - great picnic areas & playground, a fenced dog park and places to walk pets on a leash.”
“The louisville loop is a beautiful trail to walk there are so many tress with beautiful flowers and natural nature beauty.”
“Hiking, kayaking, nature watching, water parks, water fountains, PNC Education Center, & so much more.”
Plan your run at The Parklands of Floyds Fork
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitetheparklands.org
- Phone+1 502-584-0350
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–9:30 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.
Beckley Creek Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,035 reviews
Placid, sprawling park featuring various trails, picnic areas, a sprayground & other options.
Coppiced Woods Trail
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Forested park with walking trails, as well as a paved route and fishing spots.
Pope Lick Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 784 reviews
Vast, sprawling park, with paved and off-road trails for hiking, biking and kayaking, plus water features.
Big Beech Woods
4.8 ★★★★★ 55 reviews
Beech trees 200 to 300 years old fill this part of Pope Lick Park, which features a 1.57-mile trail.
