Jacobson Park
4001 Athens Boonesboro Rd, Lexington, KY 40509
216 acres · 1.7 miles of trails
Lexington's 216-acre lakeside Jacobson Park features shaded paths, water access, benches, parking, restrooms, and trash cans for leashed dogs. The 1.7-mile paved trail circles the lake. Watch for cyclists on shared paths.
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- Park
- Jacobson Park
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Coordinates
- 37.9889, -84.4133
- Size
- 216 acres
- Trail miles
- 1.7
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.6 / 5 (2,110 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.5 / 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:Yes
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 216 acres of room
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Dog policy
216-acre lakeside park with 1.7-mile paved trail. Leashed dogs welcome.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Benches
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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