Louisville, KY

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Louisville is known for having a beautiful and diverse collection of public parks throughout the city. Iroquois Park is a scenic public park located at Taylor Boulevard and Southern Parkway. It is currently ranked as one of the ten best parks in the Louisville area according to the travel website, www.10best.com. (Map)

The 739 acres that incorporates Iroquois Park was purchased by the city in 1888 and it was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted to be a “scenic reservation”. The park is known for its incredible views of the city, its forested hills, and its challenging running, walking, and biking paths. The park is also the home for the Iroquois Amphitheatre, which features various local events.

Along with the Amphitheatre there is an 18 hole, 71-par golf course and the following amenities.

Archery range
Basketball (2)
Bikeway and walking paths
Disc (Frisbee) golf course
Fishing lake
Grills
Hiking trails
Horseback riding trails
Horseshoe pits
Picnic shelters
Picnic tables
Playground/splash play area
Restrooms
Scenic overlooks
Tennis (8)
Volleyball
Walking Path (1.6 miles)

The Iroquois Amphitheatre is a beautiful, semi-covered outdoor community theater that was originally built in 1938. It was renovated in 2003 to seat 2407 people and is the official amphitheatre for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The Iroquois Amphitheatre is also the home for Music Theater Louisville, which is a community-based theater company that produces five full shows a year.

Currently the Louisville government is investing $1.8 million dollars into improvement and restoration projects at Iroquois Park. Visit Iroquois Park to take advantage of its many recreational facilities and its legendary views. It is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the natural environment, play a round of golf, see a well-produced play, or take part in some exercise.

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