Broad Run Park, the fourth and final park in BIA Member The Parklands of Floyds Fork system, opened to the public on Friday, April 15, 2016. The nearly 600-acre park features trails for hiking, biking and paddling, a playground and sprayground and rental facilities where area residents can celebrate birthdays, reunions, and other special occasions.

 

BROAD RUN PARK: FUN FACTS

• Approximately 600 acres
• 3.34 new miles of park road (Broad Run Parkway) connecting Broad Run Road to Bardstown Road
• Extended paddling trail
• Seaton Valley Paddling Access to Broad Run Valley Paddling Access: 3.5 miles
• Broad Run Valley Paddling Access to Cliffside Paddling Access: 2.5 miles

• New reservable pavilions:
• Woodland Pavilion: capacity 125, adjacent lawn included
• Redbud Shelter: seated capacity 36, adjacent to Playground & Sprayground (ideal for birthday parties!)

• Greensward: 15 acre lawn
• Cliffside Playground & Sprayground: Come play at Louisville’s newest and most spectacular playground! On May 2nd the Sprayground water will be turned on.
• New trails to explore:
• Louisville Loop (3.8 miles, paved, hike/bike)
• Highland Crossing (0.87 miles, paved, hike only)
• Greensward Trail (0.7 miles, paved, hike only)
• Riparian Ramble (1.2 miles, soft trail along Floyds Fork, hike/bike)
• Limestone Gorge Trail (1.25 miles, soft surface,  hike only, more difficult) – opening later this spring
• Karst Climb (0.8 miles, soft surface, hike/bike, more difficult) – opening later this spring