Parklands of Floyds Fork, The

Overview

The Parklands is a world-class park system in Louisville that includes four major parks (Beckley Creek, Pope Lick, Turkey Run, and Broad Run Parks) linked by a park drive, a first-rate urban trail system and the remarkable Floyds Fork water trail.

Enjoy 60+ miles of hiking and biking trails, including 19 miles of the paved Louisville Loop, plus paddle over 22 miles of water trail on Floyds Fork. Visit our playgrounds and spraygrounds, sports fields, or simply take in the sights and sounds of nature from a park bench. There's something for everyone of all ages and abilities!

Looking for somewhere to host your next gathering? Picnic pavilions, indoor meeting and event sites, plus sprawling outdoor spaces await at The Parklands. We’ve got plenty of venues where you can just hang out or host an event — whether it’s a gala, a wedding, a birthday party, a family reunion, or a business meeting.

Find your place in the sun. Visit https://theparklands.org/venues/ to view spaces and specs.

HOST YOUR NEXT EVENT AT THE GHEENS FOUNDATION LODGE
With a classic brown stain that replicates the feel of a tobacco barn, the Gheens Foundation Lodge epitomizes the style of architecture around the parks. The interior is snug and wood-paneled, while the light-filled rooms make it the ideal venue for a range of event sizes and functions.