Top Rated Parks to Visit in Frankfort

"McConnell Springs is a beautiful rush of wilderness and thick greenery that decorates the fringes of Lexington along the north. It is named after William McConnell, a frontiersman who used this area for his and his compadres’ camp in 1775. The group arrived here at the beginning of the American Revolution and named the beginning of this settlement after a Massachusetts town, also called Lexington."

"McConnell Springs is a twenty-six acre natural areas park located at the historic springs where the city of Lexington, Kentucky was named...."

"For equine lovers, here is something to add up your sleeves of sites in Lexington, Kentucky, it is Thoroughbred Park. The park occupies 2.75 acres of space and plays a vital role in preserving the history in Lexington: this park is devoted to thoroughbred horses and their history!. There are 13 statues of horses stand across the park, usually represented racing and grazing."

"At Thoroughbred Park, visitors can pose with life-sized bronze plaques of horses and their riders. The park features over 40 sculptures of famous historical figures in racing with informational plaques."

"Occupying over 216 grassy acres, Jacobson Park has all the amenities you would expect from one of the best parks in Lexington: a dog park, two basketball courts, four volleyball courts, and a sizable disc-golf course. What differentiates Jacobson Park is the large reservoir lake where visitors can rent pedal boats and kayaks; you can also bring your own paddle board. Fishing is permitted from shore or the docks (anyone over age 16 needs a Kentucky fishing license)."

"One of the greatest sites for sightseeing for tourists and locals of Lexington, Kentucky, is Jacobson Park. It is an urban park which has a lot of different things for you to see, not just you alone, for everyone. The park spans across 216 acres and has a mix of modern features and greenery."

"I got sidetracked as we drove back to the inn for the night when I saw Triangle Park all lit up—and no one there. So SVV dropped me off while I took a little walk on my own to snap some photos and enjoy the balmy October evening."

"Triangle Park is the most popular spot among romantic places in Lexington. It is located in the city center. The infrastructure is developed by the renowned architect from New York Robert L. Zion."

"Triangle Park officially opened to the public on July 2, 1982. The landscape designer for the park was well known landscape architect..."

"Long Run Park is an excellent kayaking area only 30 minutes directly west from the center of Louisville. A Stillwater Class I kayaking area, it is perfect for families with young children and those who have never tried kayaking before. The area is very quiet and is often used as a place of introspection by kayaking enthusiasts who like to pause and birdwatch or enjoy a good book at one of the picnic areas nearby."

"Another one of the best parks in Louisville is Long Run Park. Located a little further away from Downtown Louisville than the other parks on the list. A very nice park to visit for fishing, to take the kids to play on the playgrounds, or cool off in the new spraygrounds addition."

"Choosing only 10 of Lexington’s many community parks isn’t easy!. Kirklevington Park and Hartland Park certainly rank among the best parks in Lexington, but we awarded the final spot to a relative newcomer, Wellington Park. The creatively designed “sensory” walking trail and six-acre dog park at Wellington Park attract a lot of visitors."

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"Less a park, Hisle Farm Park is set on 280 gorgeous acres of rolling pastureland, just 5 miles northeast of Lexington. The farm features two main, shared-use trails - 1 mile and 2.5 miles, although they can be combined to create a longer route. The trails are both mixed use, so you may encounter a horse on your travels."