Joe Creason Park

I love this park for a quick walk. A loop is about one mile. Very well kept grounds. Trees are lush, vibrant and landscaped beautifully. Picnics are fun at this park with a few picnic tables around. Parking can be limited on busy days. Located right across from Louisville zoo. Near a semi busy road though the trail is rather peaceful as it loops around. Dogs are allowed and many walk their dogs here. Families walk as well as many people walk by themselves here. Serene and peaceful overall.

This park is across the street from the Louisville Zoo and provides a scenic walking loop plus the usual amenities of a public park. Although I have a zoo membership walking in nature appealed to me today. It's not an especially large park but provide views of Beargrass Creek in a natural setting. For cemetery enthusiasts there is a small family burial ground as this was a property owned by early settlers(Prather family).

We have had the opportunity to visit this park several times in the past few months and enjoyed its proximity to the zoo and a busy urban area. A friend hosted her son's birthday party for a fairly large group and this was the perfect venue as opposed to the tight quarters at a nearby home. We were able to have access to four large sturdy picnic tables for a few hours in order to decorate, throw a party, and then relax and visit. The playground equipment is modern and safe with soft surfaces underfoot. The equipment was in close proximity so that the kids could enjoy playing while under the watchful eye of the adults. Plenty of trash cans. Plenty of parking. Well maintained grounds with nice lawn to run without fear of falling into a chuckhole and getting hurt. This location also is the local host for the weekly Park Run organization on Saturday mornings, which is a timed 5K, and further info and signups can be found online for Park Run.

This is a very nice old school park that is located right across the the Louisville Zoo. It spans 62 acres and was acquired in 1966. It was named after a popular Courier-Journal reporter, who died while playing tennis at the park's Louisville Tennis Center in 1974. The park has a traditional playground area that has a couple of banks of traditional /toddler swings, a set of just toddler swings, a jungle gym with a bridge and a couple of slides. This is a popular park for bird watcher, nature hikers, runners, dog walkers and plain walkers. There is a decent amount of free parking spread out between a couple of lots and a few extra spots.There are a few picnic tables throughout the park. There is also a shelter in the center of the park with a single picnic tables under it.The park is home to the Metro Parks administrative offices and also has a small old cemetery in it as well. In front of the administrative offices you will find three colorful adirondack chairs to jump on and take pictures.The parks heart and sole however, is its trails and green space. It has some really awesome trails and wide open fields. There is a soccer field in the front of the park and open green space all around. All the fields can be used for activities such as soccer, football, playing catch, and a picnic.There is a bathroom facility at the park, but it looked as if a homeless man was living in there by the look of the items that were left in there. The trails are awesome and you can go for as many or as little miles as you want. There are paved and nature trails to trek. The park's main trail is approximately 3 miles, but is a loop and also interlinked with other trails. The park actually connects to Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve.This is a very nice park for nature enthusiast, runners and dog walkers. It is a very peaceful park that has an open layout. There is a lot to do here and I enjoyed the time that i spent here.

My family and I first got to visit Joe Creason Park this weekend after being invited to a birthday party for a girl in my son's daycare class. This was really the perfect spot to host a birthday party outside for several very active toddlers.The first thing that really struck me about this park was just how long it is. I usually pass it while driving down Newburg Road, and the entrance is pretty far down Trevillian, almost to the zoo.This park has a great walking path and looks to be well taken care of.And the playground was similarly well maintained. There were a couple of swing sets and two jungle gym playsets, with slides, areas to climb on and more. These were more than enough to keep a bunch of 2-year-olds entertained.The playground area had shade, picnic tables and a covered pavilion. You can also park right next to it.We'll definitely be back here.

As a runner, I am immensely lucky to have a place to stay close to this park when I visit Louisville. This is a great place for cross training, hill workouts, or a relaxing and recovering walk. The fields are suitable for yoga and meditation, the options and opportunities are simply endless here.Throw in a bit of history, a small cemetery, a playground and a beautiful mansion and this is a great place to spend good healthy, clean air, time.There are facilities as well which is a nice bonus and tennis courts for the tennis enthusiast.Joe Creason is a wonderful playground, try to wake up early enough to see beautiful hers of deer roaming about before the sunrise.

Pound for pound, I'd consider this the nicest park in Louisville, and it isn't a difficult decision either. Interestingly, the Olmsted Parks Conservatory is nestled in here despite Joe Creason Park not actually being one of Olmsted's works. This conservatory appears to have a halo effect on the park as a whole, because it is well-rounded and a true pleasure to visit. Visitors will find the basics like ample parking, a nice playground, some gazebos and rudimentary restrooms. They'll also find more distinctive features such as comically large chairs to climb on, modernized water refill stations and a hilly walking loop that feels like a real workout. Upkeep is strong across the board and the design of the park feels purpose-driven, from the placement of the benches to the various signs discussing the park's plant life. Really, the only knock against Joe Creason Park is having to see Bellarmine University across the street. This is a safe, scenic and all-around great choice for families and park enthusiasts alike.

As a member of a local gym, I should be going to workout and exercise, but working out solo isn't as fun as exercising with friends.  As a ex-jogger, I thought I could pick running back u p like riding a bike.  Unfortunately, that is not the case.  A friend organized free ParkRuns at Joe Creason's park sometime last year and I never made the effort to attend.  Now after a handful of weight gained and tight pants, I decided to venture out to go for that run I spoke of early.  The run is well organized - with flags to note the course, lots of positivity, and a great concrete path - as long as you stay on that path.  The route is very hilly - and those hills are tough. But this was only day 1. Check back with me in later this summer.  Joe Creason's park is clean and easily accessible.  My only complaint is the mud. Apparently there was some event last year that ripped up the grass; well the park is still recovering from that muddy situation.  Stay on the path and you'll be good to go.  Want to get back in shape and free on Saturday mornings? Come join the park run!

We stopped by here on the way to the zoo this afternoon. My family and I had a good time with all the swings and slides that they offer. A cool unique thing this park has is giant chairs in front of a large building. It is a nice photo opp that my family took advantage of. I wish we could have gotten to experience the walking path that it seems to have. I will be back soon to try it again

Joe Creason is an absolute gem of a park. Little did I know how big it was coming here for my workout, but I definitely broke a sweat! It's located right next to Bellarmine and the zoo, and has plenty of wide, open space for whatever your heart desires. They have a great walking/bike trail, about 2 miles long. They also have a playground, tennis court, and two giant-ass lawn chairs for all of your Instagram needs. Parking is very easy too, they have a few different lots. It's definitely worth a visit, and you'll be rewarded with some beautiful scenery.