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Shaded Running Trails in Kentucky
Kentucky has 46 trails with shade and tree cover in this directory, across 23 cities and towns — Lexington, Louisville, Owensboro, Elizabethtown and 19 more. Tree cover for summer miles, when an exposed path turns into a heat trap.
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Devou Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,184 reviews
Massive park with an amphitheater, a golf course, a lake & a museum, plus sports fields & trails.
Central Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,213 reviews
Time-tested community space flanked by mature trees, with a dog park, ball fields & exercise paths.
McConnell Springs Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,546 reviews
Site of the first Lexington settlement hosting events, educational programs & natural springs.
Bob Noble Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,448 reviews
135-acre park featuring a lake with fishing piers, a swimming pool, play areas & sports facilities.
Saunders Springs Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,234 reviews
Wooded nature preserve with 3 rustic cabins from the 1800s, hiking trails & picnic/BBQ pavilions.
Tower Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,168 reviews
Clean park featuring a baseball field and tennis and basketball courts.
Joe Creason Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 972 reviews
Large city-run green area with hiking & running trails, tennis courts, sports fields & picnic spots.
Seneca Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 776 reviews
Sports courts & fields, playgrounds, trails (including horseback riding) & an 18-hole golf course.
Des Pres Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 759 reviews
Recreation venue offering baseball fields, tennis and basketball courts, a playground, and a walking path.
Long Run Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 742 reviews
Clean park featuring a playground, a water area and picnic spaces.
Audubon Mill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 708 reviews
Historic riverfront park featuring fountains, shaded picnic areas and a playground for kids.
Elizabethtown Nature Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 526 reviews
104-acre public pastureland nature preserve featuring a creek & a gravel walking trail.
Covington Woods Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 544 reviews
Neighborhood park with a playground & multiple sports facilities, including a 9-hole golf course.
Memorial Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 515 reviews
Shady park featuring baseball, softball and basketball fields, plus 2 playgrounds.
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 413 reviews
Wooded space featuring playground equipment plus native gardens, dog-friendly trails and picnic spots.
Atkinson Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 402 reviews
Waterfront green space with baseball fields & skate ramps, plus play equipment & picnic tables.
Juniper Hill Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 400 reviews
Recreation venue with tennis and pickleball courts, volleyball, a water park, and a playground.
Chautauqua Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 414 reviews
This 31-acre park includes a popular skate park, ball fields & a seasonal public swimming pool.
Cardinal Run Park South
4.6 ★★★★★ 381 reviews
Green suburban park with footpaths, a playground & softball & baseball facilities.
Jack C. Fisher Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 369 reviews
Relaxed area featuring walking trails, a playground and a playground for kids, fishing ponds and various sports fields.
St. Matthews Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 323 reviews
Wooded park, with baseball fields, paved trails and a playground that kids enjoy.
Anderson County Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 279 reviews
Large park featuring a playground, a skate park, and baseball fields plus volleyball and basketball courts.
Lincoln Woods Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 267 reviews
Nice park featuring a playground plus baseball, basketball and tennis facilities.
Hartland Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 266 reviews
Neighborhood park featuring grassy areas with shade trees, a walking trail & a playground.
Ben Hawes Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 262 reviews
Park featuring a playground, picnic tables, a basketball court, and a golf course.
Briar Hill Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 237 reviews
Neighborhood green space with tennis, basketball and volleyball courts, as well as playgrounds and picnic areas.
Harrods Hill Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 229 reviews
12.5-acre park with a playground & hiking/biking paths, plus athletic fields/courts & picnic tables.
Keiler Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 215 reviews
Park featuring a playground, picnic facilities, and plenty of open green space.
Lincoln Ridge Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 206 reviews
Scenic park featuring a baseball field, two playgrounds, hiking trails and a disc golf course.
Seaton Valley Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 162 reviews
Park featuring a network of paved trails for walking, biking, and taking in scenic views.
Anchorage Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 142 reviews
Flat, tree-lined hiking trail, with bridges, a swing and a pond, frequented by dog walkers.
Russell Shifley Park
4 ★★★★☆ 122 reviews
Park with a baseball field, soccer complex, and picnic tables, plus wildlife.
Mount Washington City Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 106 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring a playground, tennis courts, baseball fields and picnic tables.
Chuck Crume Nature Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 116 reviews
20-acre park offering a secluded, wooded trail for walking or running, plus 2 picnic tables.
Wolsing Woods Trails
4.2 ★★★★☆ 105 reviews
Relaxed hiking area for families with tree-lined trails, a man-made wetland, and a creek.
Big Spring Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 80 reviews
Family-friendly green space with picnic areas and playgrounds, plus paved walking paths and a stream.
Deer Haven Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 69 reviews
Wooded greenspace featuring walking and running trails along with a mountain bike path.
Dupree Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 58 reviews
Nature preserve providing hiking trails and an overlook of the Kentucky River.
Charles and Betty Russell Park Trailhead
4.4 ★★★★☆ 52 reviews
Recreational park featuring shaded hiking trails with some steep inclines.
Tillie Memorial Dog Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 40 reviews
Park with a creek offering a separate area for dogs to roam and socialize.
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