Shawnee Park
4501 W Broadway, Louisville, KY 40211
284 acres · 3 miles of trails
Louisville's Shawnee Park lines the Ohio River with Olmsted-designed green spaces and trails. Leashed dogs roam freely with shade, water, benches, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. River breezes help, but bring sunscreen for open areas.
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- Park
- Shawnee Park
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Coordinates
- 38.2353, -85.8281
- Size
- 284 acres
- Trail miles
- 3
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.5 / 5 (1,410 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
- · 284 acres of room
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Dog policy
Olmsted-designed Ohio riverfront park. Leashed dogs welcome on trails + green spaces.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Benches
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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