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In The Mood For An Easy Spring Stroll? Check Out These 12 Places To Go For A Walk In Louisville

By on Thu, Feb 16, 2023 at 11:48 pm

The weather is getting warmer and the flowers are beginning to bloom. If you're in the mood to get out of the house and stretch your legs, Louisville's a city with plenty of places to take a nice, easy walk.

Sure, we are a car-dependent city for many things, but that doesn't mean we lack walkable places to enjoy our town. Curious about where to go? We've put together a list of 12 places to talk a walk — not an exhaustive list, of course, but a starting point.

Got a favorite place to walk? Let us know at [email protected].

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Big Four Bridge 1101 River Rd. Its nickname is “the Walking Bridge” for a reason — it’s the only bridge in downtown Louisville that cars aren’t allowed on, although trains once traveled over it. It’s a fun (and free) way to see the downtown skyline and cross over to Indiana without paying bridge tolls. Photo by Jacob Zimmer via Louisville Tourism

Big Four Bridge

1101 River Rd.
Its nickname is “the Walking Bridge” for a reason — it’s the only bridge in downtown Louisville that cars aren’t allowed on, although trains once traveled over it. It’s a fun (and free) way to see the downtown skyline and cross over to Indiana without paying bridge tolls.
Photo by Jacob Zimmer via Louisville Tourism
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The Louisville Zoo 1100 Trevilian Way Whether you’re walking through the Zoo as part of a regular visit, a trip to Wild Lights, or another event, you’ll have plenty of walking space — and, of course, plenty of opportunities to see animals. Photo via facebook.com/Louisvillezoo

The Louisville Zoo

1100 Trevilian Way
Whether you’re walking through the Zoo as part of a regular visit, a trip to Wild Lights, or another event, you’ll have plenty of walking space — and, of course, plenty of opportunities to see animals.
Photo via facebook.com/Louisvillezoo
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Cave Hill Cemetery 701 Baxter Ave. Perhaps this suggestion is a little morbid, but hey, the grounds are very beautiful. Photo via cavehillcemetery_arboretum/Instagram

Cave Hill Cemetery

701 Baxter Ave.
Perhaps this suggestion is a little morbid, but hey, the grounds are very beautiful.
Photo via cavehillcemetery_arboretum/Instagram
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The Parklands of Floyds Fork Park locations vary Nearly 4,000 acres comprise this expansive “urban park corridor,” making it an incredibly spacious place to walk. Photo via Facebook.com/theparklandsoffloydsfork/

The Parklands of Floyds Fork

Park locations vary
Nearly 4,000 acres comprise this expansive “urban park corridor,” making it an incredibly spacious place to walk.
Photo via Facebook.com/theparklandsoffloydsfork/
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A Mall Locations vary Yes, you could argue this one’s a cop-out, because, hey, malls are certainly not exclusive to Louisville, but they are great spots for walking. Photo via facebook.com/OxmoorCenter

A Mall

Locations vary
Yes, you could argue this one’s a cop-out, because, hey, malls are certainly not exclusive to Louisville, but they are great spots for walking.
Photo via facebook.com/OxmoorCenter
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Old Louisville 1340 S. 4th St. (Central Park) Old Louisville has Central Park, it has charming old houses, it has the St. James Court Art Show (in the fall), it has Mag Bar — there’s lots to see on a walk around the neighborhood. Photo via Louisville Tourism

Old Louisville

1340 S. 4th St. (Central Park)
Old Louisville has Central Park, it has charming old houses, it has the St. James Court Art Show (in the fall), it has Mag Bar — there’s lots to see on a walk around the neighborhood.
Photo via Louisville Tourism
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Cherokee Park 745 Cochran Hill Rd. This park is known, among other things, for its Scenic Loop, which is exactly what its name suggests: a walkable 2.3-mile trail around the park that comes with nice views. Photo via Louisville Tourism

Cherokee Park

745 Cochran Hill Rd.
This park is known, among other things, for its Scenic Loop, which is exactly what its name suggests: a walkable 2.3-mile trail around the park that comes with nice views.
Photo via Louisville Tourism
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Bardstown Road It’s not fun to park here, but it can be fun to spend a day walking down the street and checking out all the local shops. Photo via Louisville Tourism

Bardstown Road


It’s not fun to park here, but it can be fun to spend a day walking down the street and checking out all the local shops.
Photo via Louisville Tourism
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Joe Creason Park 1297 Trevilian Way, Sometimes you meet deer as you walk through this park — which is fitting, because it's close to the Louisville Zoo. Photo via facebook.com/loukyparks

Joe Creason Park

1297 Trevilian Way,
Sometimes you meet deer as you walk through this park — which is fitting, because it's close to the Louisville Zoo.
Photo via facebook.com/loukyparks
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Jefferson Memorial Forest 11311 Mitchell Hill Rd. There are more than 6,000 acres in Jefferson Memorial Forest – plenty of room for a long walk in the middle of nature. Photo via facebook.com/jmfnaturalareas

Jefferson Memorial Forest

11311 Mitchell Hill Rd.
There are more than 6,000 acres in Jefferson Memorial Forest – plenty of room for a long walk in the middle of nature.
Photo via facebook.com/jmfnaturalareas
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Waterfront Botanical Gardens 1435 Frankfort Ave. A calm walk surrounded by plants — what’s not to like? Photo via Louisville Tourism

Waterfront Botanical Gardens

1435 Frankfort Ave.
A calm walk surrounded by plants — what’s not to like?
Photo via Louisville Tourism
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Waterfront Park 129 River Road There’s a reason Waterfront Park has been a repeat contender on USA Today’s “Best Riverwalk” lists in the last few years. It’s got playgrounds, a music venue, and lots of walking space. Photo via Louisville Tourism

Waterfront Park

129 River Road
There’s a reason Waterfront Park has been a repeat contender on USA Today’s “Best Riverwalk” lists in the last few years. It’s got playgrounds, a music venue, and lots of walking space.
Photo via Louisville Tourism
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