E. P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park

This 550-acre park features a collection of walking trails, sports fields, and green spaces spread across former Central State Hospital grounds.

The park opened in 1974 on the previous Central State Hospital property and received its name from Jefferson County Judge Erbon Powers Sawyer.

The Louisville Astronomical Society operates an Urban Astronomy Center within the park, offering regular observations and educational programs about space.

The park contains multiple recreational facilities, including tennis courts, soccer fields, a swimming pool, a gymnasium, and dedicated areas for model aircraft.

Television journalist Diane Sawyer's father, who died in a 1969 car accident, inspired the name of this Kentucky Department of Parks facility.

Location: Kentucky

Inception: 1971

Website: http://parks.ky.gov/parks/recreationparks/tom-sawyer/history.aspx

GPS coordinates: 38.28440,-85.55950

Latest update: May 15, 2025 03:04