Cherokee Park is the classic Louisville park: rolling lawns, wooded slopes, creek valleys, and curving roads designed as part of Frederick Law Olmsted's park system. It feels close to the city, but the interior paths and scenic loop quickly become leafy and quiet.
Visitors come for walking, running, cycling, picnics, and the view from Hogan's Fountain. It is especially useful if you are staying near the Highlands, since the park pairs naturally with the neighbourhood's restaurants, bars, and historic residential streets.