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Thurman-Hutchins Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 331 Google reviews · Running trail in Louisville, Kentucky · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Thurman-Hutchins 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.
Peaceful park with a fishing pond, playground, picnic tables, grills, and trails.
What runners say about Thurman-Hutchins Park
“Very clean park, baseball and soccer fields, walking trails, small fishing pond, and nice playground.”
“Portable toilets available on site so there is room for an upgrade there but, again, the playing fields themselves are beautiful.”
“It's just calm and peaceful and the kids and the dog love it!”
Such a beautiful park . 1 lap is about .80 miles. Very tranquil & serene. Recommend. 👍❤️
This small wonderful park is across River Road from Carrie Gaulbert Cox Park and Boat Ramp. Small but thoughtfully designed with fishing pond, soccer fields, children's playground, baseball field and walking or running track around the perimeter.
This is 1 of our favorite parks to bring the kids! Not alot of people so we can always bring the dog with us! There's a lot of trees so a lot of shade! It's just calm and peaceful and the kids and the dog love it!! So win win for everyone!!
Very clean park, baseball and soccer fields, walking trails, small fishing pond, and nice playground. The park had plants of seating to relax on a sunny day and tons of people walking their dogs. One of the dogs even decided to take a dip in the water (against their owners wishes)
Trail conditions & character
“Portable toilets available on site so there is room for an upgrade there but, again, the playing fields themselves are beautiful.”
“The park had plants of seating to relax on a sunny day and tons of people walking their dogs.”
“It's just calm and peaceful and the kids and the dog love it!”
“Portable toilets available on site so there is room for an upgrade there but, again, the playing fields themselves are beautiful.”
Plan your run at Thurman-Hutchins 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.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitelouisvilleky.gov
- Phone(502) 574-7275
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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