Who owns the Parklands of Floyds Fork?
21st Century Parks, Inc.
21st Century Parks, Inc. and The Parklands of Floyds Fork are one and the same. 21st Century Parks, Inc. was founded in 2004 to develop and preserve new public parklands.
Are the Parklands of Floyds Fork open?
Open every day from dawn till dusk, year-round, our parks promote the conservation of nature and encourage healthy lifestyles. Nineteen miles of the Louisville Loop and over 60 miles of hiking, biking, and paddling trails thread throughout The Parklands.
How long is the Louisville Loop Trail?
100-mile
The Louisville Loop is an estimated 100-mile trail system that will eventually encircle the city and link existing and new parks and neighborhoods to civic attractions, transportation alternatives and recreation opportunities.
How big is Beckley Creek?
around 4,000 acres
The Parklands are a combination of four different Louisville parks and in combination is around 4,000 acres of land. Visitors to this park can enjoy free access to the newly renovated splash pad and playground (with wheelchair accessible features) as well as various options of walking jogging and hiking paths.
Can you camp at Floyds Fork?
Be a happy camper. Our Parklands Outdoor Adventure Camps let kids experience nature up close. We offer these exploration-based camps to children in grades K–6 in the winter, spring, and summer. Children participate in hands-on science investigations outdoors and in the classrooms at the PNC Achievement Center.
How many acres is Parklands of Floyds Fork?
4,000 acres
With four major parks covering nearly 4,000 acres, The Parklands is one of the largest donor- and visitor-supported public park systems in the country, and it’s right here in Louisville’s backyard.
Is the Louisville Loop finished?
The Ohio River Levee Trail and the RiverWalk are now connected, and the loop is approximately 25% complete.
Are dogs allowed at the Parklands?
Dog, Animal, and Wildlife Rules No hunting or trapping permitted. If you see a sick, injured, or dead animal in a public area of the park, do not attempt to touch or move it. Call 502-584-0350 immediately. Dogs are welcome in the Parklands.
Is the parklands playground open?
The playgrounds and picnic tables and restrooms of Marshall and Cliffside are open year-round, but we only turn on the water at the spraygrounds from May through September, weather permitting.
Where can I fish in Floyds Fork?
Fishing Spots
- Beckley Creek Park (9)
- Turkey Run Park (7)
- Broad Run Park (6)
- The Strand (6)
- Pope Lick Park (3)