Louisville Metro
Metro Louisville Community CentersMany offer recreational clubs, open gym times, and even teen weight training.
http://www.louisvilleky.gov/MetroParks/communitycenters
The Ohio River Levee Trail and the River Walk are now connected, and the loop is approximately 25% complete. This will allow a bicyclist or pedestrian to travel nearly 25 miles from downtown to Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing along paved multi-use paths.
Community Walk/runs
A complete list of the community walk/runs can be found at
http://www.swagssportshoes.com/runningracecalendar.htm
The Mayor’s Healthy Hometown Movement Hike and Bike
http://www.louisvilleky.gov/CommunityRelations/HikeandBike/
For a complete list of the bike paths in Metro Louisville, visit the web at: http://www.louisvilleky.gov/BikeLouisville/IWantTo/existingbikelanes.htm
| Algonquin Park | 0.25 Miles, Walking |
| Beargrass Creek Greenway | 1.33 Miles, Multi-use |
| Butchertown Greenway | 0.5 Miles, Multi-use |
| Camp Taylor Memorial Park | 0.33 Miles, Walking |
| Cane Run Road Park | 0.75 Miles, Walking |
| Cherokee Park | Baringer Path: 0.6 Miles, Multi-use Scenic Loop: 2.4 Miles, Multi-use Willow Pond: 0.375 Miles, Walking |
| Chickasaw Park | 1 Mile, Fitness |
| Carrie Gaulbert Cox Park | 1 Mile, Walking |
| Des Pres Park | 0.5 Miles, Walking |
| Flaget Field Park | 0.25 Miles, Walking |
| Hayes Kennedy Park | 0.75 Miles, Walking |
| Highview Park | 0.33 Miles, Walking |
| Iroquois Park | New Cut Path: 1.6 Miles, Multi-use Rundill Road: 3.5 Miles, Multi-use Summit Hill: 0.25 Miles, Walking Toppill Road: 0.5 Miles, Multi-use Uppill Road: 1.5 Miles, Multi-use |
| Jefferson Memorial Forest | 0.25 Miles, Walking |
| Joe Creason Park | 3.1 Miles, Multi-use |
| Klondike Park | 0.33 Miles, Walking |
| Ohio River Levee Trail | 6.5 Miles, Multi-use |
| Petersburg Park | 0.35 Miles, Walking |
| RiverWalk | 6.9 Miles, Multi-use |
| Roberson Run Walking Path | 0.5 Miles, Multi-use |
| Seneca Park | 1.2 Miles, Walking |
| South Central Park | 0.33 Miles, Walking |
| Southern Parkway Bridle Path | 2.6 Miles, Multi-use |
| Thurman Hutchins Park | 0.9 Miles, Walking |
| Tyler Park | 0.125 Miles, Walking |
| Upper River Road Path | 1.125 Miles, Multi-use |
| Watterson Lake | 0.25 Miles, Walking |
| Wyandotte Park | 0.25 Miles, Walking |
Family Health Centers physical activity classes
Jazzercise – Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri at 5pm. $1 per class. Open to ages 14 and up.
Yoga – Wed at 5pm. $1 per class. Open to ages 14 and up. Call 772-8588 for more information or just drop in to any class: 2215 Portland Ave, room. 424.
Camps
A complete list of the Metro Parks and Recreational Summer Camps can be found
at http://www.louisvilleky.gov/MetroParks/recreation/summercamps.htm
YMCA also offers a variety of summer camps. http://www.ymcalouisville.org/
Verb Summer Scorecard
The Verb Summer Scorecard is a program aimed at kids ages 9-13 that focuses on
exploring activities that will allow them to be more physically active during the
summer months. http://www.verbsummerscorecard.com/
Other
Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center
http://www.louisvilleky.gov/MetroParks/recreation/aquaticcenter.htm
Metro Parks
For an up-to-date list of all recreational activities taking place at the Metro Parks visit http://www.louisvilleky.gov/MetroParks/recreation/
Sources of Healthy Affordable Food
Farmers Markets:
A complete list of the farmer’s markets in our area can be found at
http://www.louisvilleky.gov/Health/MHHM/2008FarmersMarkets.htm
U Pick Farms
Hidden Hollow Orchard http://jkielkopf.web.iglou.com/
Joe Hubers Family Farm http://www.joehubers.com/
Other
Healthy in a Hurry Cornerstores
http://www.louisvilleky.gov/Health/News/2009/HealthyinaHurryStores.htm
