Cherokee Park
745 Cochran Hill Rd, Louisville, KY 40206
409 acres · 11 miles of trails
Cherokee Park in Louisville, Kentucky, spans 409 acres with leashed dogs enjoying the 2.4-mile Scenic Loop and trails. Features include shade, water, benches, dog bags, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Bring a leash and waste bags as backup.
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- Park
- Cherokee Park
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Coordinates
- 38.2403, -85.6925
- Size
- 409 acres
- Trail miles
- 11
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (4,810 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 8.3 / 10 — Exceptional
- 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:Yes
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.8 from 4,810 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 409 acres of room
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Dog policy
Frederick Law Olmsted-designed 409-acre park. Leashed dogs welcome on the famous 2.4-mile Scenic Loop and all hiking trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Benches
- Dog waste bags
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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