Enjoying a nice meal al fresco with family and friends is an instant breath of fresh air! Pack your picnic bags and head over to one of these picnic perfect spots in Louisville.
5 Picnic-Perfect Spots
Blackacre Nature Preserve and Homestead, 3200 Tucker Station Rd, Louisville, KY 40299
After a picnic at the picnic tables or in the fields, you can visit the animals or hike one of the many trails around the nature preserve!
Joe Creason, 1297 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY 40213
Nestled away, this park is across the street from the Louisville Zoo and close to the Bellarmine Campus. With a few picnic tables, there are two playgrounds for kids of all ages. If you want them to burn some energy, talk a walk around the hilly loop after the picnic!
Big Rock, 2199 Park Boundary Rd Louisville, KY 40205
This park located between Seneca and Cherokee Parks, is a nice little spot for a picnic. Afterwards, the kids can cool off in the creek!
Cherokee, Willow Avenue and Cherokee Parkway
Cherokee has many options for picnics! After the picnic, take a walk on the 2 mile scenic loop or kick a soccer ball on one of the open fields.
Waverly, 4800 Waverly Park Rd, Louisville, KY 40214
Set up a spot close to the lake or at one of the many picnic tables at this park!
Setup Tips to Make Your Picnic More Comfortable
- Use a large waterproof picnic blanket. This is the one that our family loves!
- Prep all the food in individual containers so that setup and cleanup is easy peasy.
- Use a small table or tray to rest your food, away from bugs.
- Bring a form of shade and/or bug spray.
- Pack a few bags to collect your trash.
- Try and be more eco-friendly by using melamine or compostable plates.
- Bring a few chairs.
- Set the mood with a portable speaker! We love this one.
Where do you like to picnic in the Derby City? Share your picnic-perfect spots with #MomsAroundLouisville!
