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    1340 S 4th St

    Louisville, KY 40208

    Old Louisville

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      Jeremy J.
      Mount Washington, KY
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      Mar 7, 2024

      I had a nice walk and adventure while I was in Central Park. They don't really have a lot of landmarks and things to see but they do have a nice walking path and a playground and it was just a nice day filled with lots of big trees and beautiful scenery.

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      Lauren H.
      Louisville, KY
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      Oct 4, 2023

      Looooove Central Park. It's not New York but I'll take it!

      They've updated their playground equipment recently and it's a lot bigger and generally a lot nicer! They also have the amphitheater, some tennis courts, and the visitors center. Their currently doing renovations on the covered walkway, I'm excited to see what comes of it!

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      Joseph G.
      Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY
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      Jul 30, 2021

      Central Park is a very large, spacious and scenic park located in the old Lousiville neighborhood in the city of louisvilel Kentucky.

      The park is probably most known for being the host of Shakespeare in the park. An annual show series that as of this year (2021) is now in its 61st season. The park also os very beautiful with several large and old oak trees. The park also has a nice playground area and spray ground. which just got approved for a 750k upgrade. So even more fun to come in the future.

      Me and my family visited this park while checking out the Shakespeare In love play for the festival. The kids enjoyed the playground a lot and walked the scenic grounds around town. One of my favorite hidden gems in the city the witches tree is directly across the 6th street entrance to this park. So we checked that out as well.

      Overall great park with lots of history and tradition. We had a good and fun visit here and they make a great host for the outdoor Shakespeare in the park shows.

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      Tank G.
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      Nov 15, 2021

      This park is big. It is 16 acres and dates back to 1903. It is located in the Old Louisville neighborhood and has lots of free parking on the park's adjacent streets. I did not see designated parking lot. The park has a lot of green space. It is wide open. The park is well shaded and has a lot of tree coverage. There are picnic tables scattered around the park. The green space looks suitable for maybe a picnic, but would be difficult to play sports like soccer or football. Given all the beautiful tress, there are beautiful leafs, which fall during the fall season and cover the park. The trees also attract many squirrels to the park.

      In the center of the park you will find the C. Douglas Ramey Amphitheater. It is a very nice outdoor amphitheater that has tons of seating. The Kentucky Shakespeare Festival is held there every year. The Old Louisville Visitors Center is also located at this park. It is used to educate visitors about the area and serves as a community meeting space. Right behind the amphitheater you will find a very picturesque pergola that you can walk though and is perfect for photos.

      The park has an ok, but small, playground area that is on a bed of wood chips. There is a traditional/toddler swing set there and 2 medium sized jungle gyms with slides and monkey bars. Right next to the playground is a plain old splash pad that is a cement slab with a big water sprayer in the center and drains on the perimeter. It is probably the safest playground in Louisville, as it borders the Louisville Metro PD parking lot.

      The park has a decent paved trail that goes through it suitable for people walking their dogs, joggers and hikers alike.

      The park's tennis courts are decent. They are lighted and well maintained. My main gripe with them is that one side of the fence is low and they seem a little too close to each other.

      This is a decent historic park that has all the basics. It has a historic and nature feel to it and you could easily spend a half a day or more here.

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      Kelly J.
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      Jun 15, 2020

      Central Park is great! It's a good park to visit for a walk, or to see a show or attend an event. The amphitheater in the park hosts Shakespeare in the Park performances throughout the summer for free!

      Plus, during events at this park there are always food trucks and beer and merchandise vendors set up, which makes the experiences so fun! We've attended the Old Lou Brew Craft Beer Festival in this park, and it is awesome!

      This park also has a really cool pergola that I like to go and walk through. It's really unique to the area, and very beautiful. There are also picnic areas, and there's a playground and sprayground, so it's definitely a great family friendly spot to visit.

      If you're looking for a nice park to check out, I definitely recommend Central Park!

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      Lorie L.
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      Aug 8, 2021

      I appreciate Central Park for the events that it offers, hosting Shakespeare in the Park and a segment of St James Art Fair. It offers matured trees with shaded coverage and sporadic benches. A splash park is perfect for kids in the hot weather. Bike rentals are nearby. Being here for Shakespeare, I noticed the lighting in or around the park is non-existent.

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      Annette J.
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      May 17, 2019

      I stayed at an Inn down the street and took a stroll through Central Park while I was waiting to check in. Back home in Michigan we still had snow on the ground so it was so wonderful to walk around and enjoy the budding trees, fresh air, and the coming springtime season.

      There's a great welcome center, stage/amphitheater, playground, tennis courts, and more. It's not a huge park but a lovely green oasis in this historic part of Louisville!

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      Rosa H.
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      Jul 30, 2021

      Loving the sprinklers. The playground was updated and safe. Plenty of bathroom stalls make it a great place for groups.

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      Sara L.
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      Aug 24, 2019

      Super nice park! I love all the picnic tables and shaded areas. I visited the park for Old Lou Brew which was delightful. Lots of grassy areas, lots of a seating, and a great amphitheater with grassy/cement steps and green benches. Dog friendly! Woof.

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      Dana L.
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      Nov 14, 2019

      I always enjoyed coming here when I lived on Fourth Street in Old Louisville during my college years. I lived less than a block away from Central Park, and it was a daily part of my life. It was on our daily dog-walking route. We enjoyed it as much as the pup. I love all of the shade here. I always felt relatively safe even when walking solo at night due to the police station being right there. However, in hindsight, I think that was mostly youthful naïveté and hastiness. The summer months were the best, especially the evenings and Shakespeare in the Park. Good times and memories for sure. I don't get over here much anymore, but always enjoy it when I do.

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