Cherokee Park

Cherokee Park is a 409-acre municipal park in Louisville featuring rolling hills, open meadows, and woodland areas. Beargrass Creek flows through the landscape, creating natural character throughout the grounds.

Frederick Law Olmsted designed this park in 1891 as part of Louisville's new park system. It was created alongside Iroquois and Shawnee parks to establish a network of green spaces across the city.

The park's name, chosen in 1891, honors Native American history through its identity. Places like Big Rock and Hogan's Fountain serve as gathering spots where people naturally connect with the landscape.

The Scenic Loop runs about 2.4 miles with separate pathways for vehicles and pedestrians or cyclists. Multiple park entrances connect easily to the nearby Cherokee Triangle and Highlands-Douglass neighborhoods.

A strong tornado struck in 1974 and caused significant damage, but federal funding supported a major replanting effort. The restoration returned the park to match Olmsted's original design plan from over a century earlier.

Location: Kentucky

Website: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/parks/park-list/cherokee-park

GPS coordinates: 38.24120,-85.69690

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:51