My Old Kentucky Home State Park
501 E Stephen Foster Ave, Bardstown, KY 40004
285 acres
Around Bardstown's My Old Kentucky Home State Park, leashed dogs stroll the grounds near the Federal Hill mansion. Amenities include shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Dogs not allowed on mansion tours.
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- Park
- My Old Kentucky Home State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Bardstown, Kentucky
- Coordinates
- 37.8125, -85.4564
- Size
- 285 acres
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (1,820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.2 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 1,820 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 285 acres of room
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Dog policy
Federal Hill mansion that inspired Stephen Foster's song. Leashed dogs on grounds (not mansion tour).
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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