E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park

It's been a long, long time! We came before the start of Spring so the trees were still naked but it didn't take away from exploring the walking trails. Two are available and I'm fairly sure we kept combining them during right- and left-hand turns. My favorite part was the creek bubbling next to the path. So pretty. I'm going to come back when the trees have filled in.The park is huge and offers a variety of activities: playground, soccer goals, archery targets, shelters for picnics and plenty of area to toss down a blanket for reading. An activities center touts swimming, basketball and pickle ball. Some areas require a paid entry and some are able to be rented, including the outdoor shelters. The park offers a massive parking lot! You can access it from its main entrance and also a smaller parking lot off Hurstbourne. Dogs welcome and must be leashed at all times. Bathrooms located near the shelter and activities center.

This park is good but I'm not sure why this is considered a state park. We come here often just because it's not a far drive from where we live. It is big park with a good mount of stuff like trails, a playground, courts and a pool. It's always crowded because it's a popular spot for cross country practices and they always practice where people are walking so you have to be mindful.I have a bucket list to visit every state park in Kentucky and I realized this one is not as nice as some of the other ones that I have been to. There is no dining hall, horseback riding, lodges or boat rentals. It's a good spot to go to if you are visiting Louisville but I always think about how people may be disappointed in making a drive to Tom Sawyer and realize it's not that great. If you're in the area, it's fine but don't expect a big experience when you come to tom Sawyer

We always enjoy coming to Tom Sawyer to walk with our dogs, or to go to the dog park!This park has different trails you can walk/hike, multiple playgrounds, various sports facilities, and more! We love coming here to walk and our pups love it too! The park is always well maintained and looks nice. There is a lot of parking here as well!

I love this park. It's conveniently located and I'm a competitive tennis player so I play here frequently (they had 12 courts) but with the recent surface removal of the back 6 courts, I'm having to make other arrangements. A few years ago I had heard rumors of pickleball courts being proposed, along with reservations and fees, but I haven't heard what the latest plans are. It's a sad thing to see as those courts are full after 4 on suitable days, and high schools have been playing there as well. Maybe they'll at least add lights since they downsized, but I'm not expecting much. Regardless, I will still walk the beautiful trails, and enjoy everything else it has to offer. A bonus is the radio controlled airplane airport that my nephew loves!**Most of my photos were taken this past fall**

After an Elite Yelp event in the area we decided to hike the park. It was a chilly day but we bundled up and were fine after we got going. We parked at the soccer fields and walked the Goose Creek Trail. It was well traveled and maintained but with all the rain/snow we have had it was quite muddy in places. My major complaint was the trail appeared to be well marked but did not follow the same trail directions I was using on All Trails. This trail is mostly all flat, so an easy hike. It runs along the creek that that is nice to be able to stop along the way and see/hear the rushing water. Another plus were the benches that were scattered along the trail. That is always a plus to be able to sit and enjoy nature. A lot of the trail runs along some major road so most of the time we could hear traffic, again not a plus when walking. Plenty of parking at the soccer fields but I would not drive out of my way to hike here.

One of the nicest park facilities in the County. They have numerous walking trails, fields for soccer, baseball, softball, Lacrosse and even an Olympic size swimming pool. My Granddaughter plays Lacrosse for Assumption High School and they had a game today with another local High School so we decided to go and watch. The fields were in fair shape and could use some repairs It is such a nice facility that we'll return soon and take advantage of the trails for some hiking activity.

This is not just a park. It is a multi-sport complex and water park. This place is huge. It has basketball courts, tennis courts, baseball fields, a fitness trail, an archery range, a play ground and a BMX track. The grounds are well maintained, which is very impressive considering the vast amount of a acreage it covers. There is ample parking available across two parking lots. It appears that you need a permit to play on the fields, so you just cannot roll up and play a soccer game. They also have park benches and picnic tables scattered around the park and pavilions are available for rent. Entry into the park is free, but it may cost to play on some of the fields or rent a pavilion. There is also a fee to enter the pool/water park area, if it is even open. The park is mostly peaceful, with the exception of the occasional person talking loudly on their cell phone while they are walking the trail. There are porta-potty all over the place as well as a few bathroom structures. The fitness trail says it is a mile loop, but it seemed longer than that. It's keep going and going, There is a little workout area along the trail too. I really loved this park. It is very tranquil and soothing and I will definitely be back.

After a week of being stuck indoors with a horrible cold/flu, I had a raging case of cabin fever and the need to become one with Mother Nature. Tom Sawyer was the closest park to our home and we ended up there. WOW!!! I am ashamed of myself that this beautiful park has been in my back door for the past 3 years and I have never ventured into its paths of wonder! I have a sneaky feeling that I will be back often as it is huge and has so very much to offer. I saw soccer fields, volleyball nets, an actual paved landing strip for remote control planes (how cool is that!), picnic tables/sheds, children's play areas, and so much more!! There are several walking paths with plenty of benches for when you feel the need to stop and rest or reflect. I enjoyed the serenity and peacefulness of ambling along several paths today. I can't wait to come back again!

A Fantastic state park Located three miles from I 265 and Westport Rd. Great place to enjoy an afternoon So many attractions. It has more things to do the any other park in Metro Louisville. So much to do for all ages. Pet friendly park - fenced. ( all other park areas pets allowed, but must be on a leash at all times ) Indoor swimming pool. Sports--from just about every ball sport there is. There is even archery, walking trails plus a true BMX course! Beautiful walking paths meandering through wooded scenic trails with benches to rest or reflect on nature. There are several different areas with different offerings. The Hayes/ Sawyer portion has a hall for special occasions. ( Check for availability ). Each area has its own entrances, all with ample parking. Truly a diamond in the rough!

What an awesome park! It's insanely huge and there was so much to explore! They've pretty much got everything here: soccer fields, volleyball nets, indoor gym, GIGANTIC pool and walking trails. This park is home to the Goose Creek Trail, which is about 1.25 miles and tons of fun to go through. Their pool is open to the public and they also have swim fitness classes for deep and shallow water. If you're into sports, they've got some tournaments you can sign up for.