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Taylorsville Lake is a 3,050-acre lake that is known for water skiing, fishing, and its wild life. The lake if very underdeveloped with most of the sh...
Boat rental, docks, and a boat ramp. Taylorsville Marina (Safe Harbor) has a bait shop, snacks, and its most popular attraction is feeding the fish wi...
Start here if you want the quickest ‘big picture’ on the lake—maps, current conditions, and a great overlook near the dam. It’s an easy stop that make...
Taylorsville Lake Tailwater Access is a park behind the Taylorsville Dam where the water from the lake is released into Salt River. Just before (.3 mi...
Taylorsville Lake Tailwater Access is a park behind the Taylorsville Dam where the water from the lake is released into Salt River. This park in the m...
Neighborhood sports hub with a 0.55-mile walking track circling ball fields, a modern playground, outdoor fitness stations, basketball, soccer, and ba...
Most popularly used as the exit ramp to the kayakers who launched from the Tailwater ramp. This small watercraft boat ramp on Salt River is on W River...
Your backyard playground—3,050-acre lake with marina, boat rentals, fishing, camping, and the beautiful 1.9-mile Possum Ridge Trail. Sunset from the o...
A surprisingly big, multi-use trail network tucked into Taylorsville Lake State Park—great for a quiet hike, a bike loop, or horseback riding. You’ll ...
Possum Ridge boat ramp provides free access to Taylorsville lake. The ramp is accessed through the state park on Park Rd.
Five miles west of downtown, this county park offers a 0.45-mile walking track with fitness stations, playground, picnic shelter, restrooms, and baske...
Hidden wetland preserve with boardwalks through cypress swamp—rare ecosystem for Kentucky. Quiet, educational, and beautiful for birdwatching.
Van Buren boat ramp on lake Taylorsville is open year around to any trailerable recreational boat free of charge. Access to restrooms and shore fishin...
Chowning Lane Boat Ramp provides free access to Taylorsville lake. The ramp is accessed from Chowning Ln.
A big, easy-to-use community park with lots of room to move—great for a walk, playground time, or a low-pressure outdoor break between bigger adventur...
Oldham County's recreational gem with fishing lakes, playgrounds, disc golf, and walking trails. Family-friendly and well-maintained.
A close, low-key lake option for boating, fishing, or a simple waterside reset without the crowds. The marina area is a convenient jumping-off point i...
An outdoor escape built for wandering: wooded paths, open fields, and a trail network known for hiking and equestrian use. It’s a great “fresh air” op...
4,000-acre urban park system with paved bike paths, canoe launches, a splash park, and the whimsical Marshall Playground for younger travelers.
14,000-acre forest sanctuary with 40+ miles of hiking trails, art installations including the iconic Giants, and a stunning canopy tree walk. Free adm...
Fairytale greenhouse, castle-like outbuildings, and native plant collections spread across rolling hills. Seasonal plant sales and twilight events fee...
Frederick Law Olmsted's masterpiece—409 acres of rolling hills, Beargrass Creek, and the scenic 2.4-mile loop perfect for walking, running, or biking....
Short 0.6-mile hike to a beautiful 30-foot waterfall—one of the best waterfalls near Taylorsville. Moderate difficulty with some scrambling.
550-acre urban park with sports complex, dog park, BMX track, archery range, and walking trails. Great for active families wanting variety in one stop...
Pedestrian bridge spanning the Ohio River with stunning skyline views. Walk or bike from Louisville to Indiana—especially beautiful at sunset.
Louisville's 6,500-acre urban forest with 35+ miles of hiking and mountain biking trails. The Horine Reservation section has scenic overlooks and well...
Quiet neighborhood park near the infamous Waverly Hills Sanatorium, with walking trails, playgrounds, and peaceful green space. Good for low-key outdo...
The 390-million-year-old fossil beds are among the largest, naturally exposed, Devonian fossil beds in the world. The park features a spectacular Inte...
2,600 acres along the Ohio River with camping, mountain biking, disc golf, and 20+ miles of trails. The Louisville loop trail section offers river vie...
734-acre preserve on the Kentucky River Palisades with limestone outcroppings, wildflower meadows, and heron-filled wetlands. 10 miles of trails range...
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Tip: Bring water and bug spray in warm months, and check conditions online after heavy rain. Sunrise/suns...
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