Tom Sawyer park is one of my favorites! So many cool trails and hikes I could never get bored there. Lots of deer and groundhogs/ other wildlife.

Nice park, large and very active. Multiple trails to walk or run on. Activities always happening here, baseball fields(s) soccer pitches, multiple tennis courts. A play ground with a rentable pavilion for birthday parties and gatherings, an outdoor workout playground, archery range, and a good amount of open green fields to fly kites, throw Frisbees etc. Wildlife birds and insects roam in the park. The had axe throwing the one time we went there. The reason for a knock off of a star is that the trails could use some upgrading. The signs are all faded and unreadable, the paths arent marked very well. The first time I went here with my daughter it was just kind of a guessing game on which path to choose. It can also be a little crowded sometimes, I think a local high school uses the main trail as a running ground for their students. Over all a nice park, just needs some touch ups.

Its a great place to walk, run, or even bike. If your a bike racer, then they have a place for that too. If you just wanna deer watch there are plenty of places to see them. This park has everything you wanna do even if you just want to sit on a bench and think. I love coming here with my family. I drive 20 min out of my way just to come here.

Nice park for walking and jogging. Very flat though (I prefer a more hilly park). However, the wide open spaces feel that the flatness gives is nice.

This place is awesome for picnic or small get together. We went with office friends for grill.. had such a good time. This place is good for walking, running etc as well..

Awesome free archery range. Its a great park to bring the kids to as well

This park is a wonderful place to visit! So many paths, fields, and beautiful scenery! There are gravel paths and trails alike and two playgrounds.*Social distancing is required at this park and will be enforced.*

Clean, well maintained and simply the perfect day for family picnics, walking the dogs and watching the remote controlled airplanes. We also went looking for bears (pretend, lol) and all the children played happily together. Well definitely be visiting again..

My favorite park in Louisville! The park is really clean and signage is abundant.. The dog park is the best of the ones in Louisville with plenty of shade & water bowls.

Great place to get away for short or liner walk

We are so lucky to have such a national park nearby. Just took carry-out over there with my wife and sat on a bench enjoying the peaceful evening. Lots of folks out for an evening walk with dogs and kids and mostly each other.The trees were particularly splendid fully leafed out and rustling in the summer breeze. Sounds smarmy, and that’s why I love it.

Went to walk the trails it was great. Even though parking was a lil hard to find because of a cross-country meet... still a beautiful relaxing time.

The biak brain walk is held here every year. Its a beautiful park and always so clean and well kept. Very nice place for a relaxing time out

Love the walking trails and all the shade along the way so I will walk longer. Like having the portable potties since the restrooms are closing at 4pm.

I love running here. Its also a great park to just hang out. The trails are great. Everytime I come here I discover a new trail.

Large and beautiful park. I was surprised at how busy it was. I saw a bunch of puppers, so that was a good day.

Saw a girl walking her cat with her boyfriend I high hived the cat.Very pleasant park.

Peaceful and nice. Note: people dont follow the park rules. Dogs run loose. I have ran into several occasions where dog owners have dogs on a leash however these dogs are not controlled. The will try to come at you in attack mode pulling the owners with them. One owner told me his dog is not used to people or other dogs. The bike rule is not followed. People still ride bikes on walking paths. The no smoking rule is also not followed. The walking paths are bumpy and need fixing.

I always enjoy a morning walk at Tom Sawyer. Wear older shoes, the track is gravel and will get your shoes dusty.

Very nice. Reception hall was amazing. Professional staff.

Beautiful park. Many sport fields. If only the bathroom was closer to the fields

Best xc course in ky

Very quiet, scenic state park with lots to see on the trails.Walked around a lot on the dirt trails of this park. Butterflies were out, birds chirping. Very calm and peaceful. Saw some deer walking about and they werent hardly even scared.A lovely place to spend time.

Its clean and a wonderful place for things to do for the whole family

I entered on by the community building which I thought was the main entrance. (I recently moved to Louisville and didnt know my way around.) I found paths mowed in the grass and pavement that I figured were trails but couldnt find any signs or markings to tell me what I was on. I left after a few minutes a bit confused about where to go. As I left the park, driving around the corner I found the main entrance. I have to check that side out in case better signage is there.This park is built on a former Asylum...so theres that.

So much to do. A great place for all kinds of outdoor activity

Nice place to spend your time with nature.

Great 1-mile fitness trail and avery nice (but easy) hiking trail.

Love it! The playground is great for kids. Family friendly. Awesome trails. Summer fun at the pool and spray ground.

Beautiful park, great for everything from tennis to BMX to archery practice. Close to the city but doesnt feel like it.

Tom Sawyer State Park is a very beautiful and peaceful place to go and take a stroll or a nice easy hike to get lost in nature! I’ve always enjoyed getting the know the history of the park. Having grown up near this state park, I’m very familiar with the changes and what hasn’t been changed for the park.I miss where they used to have horses here at the park, but it’s always interesting to see what has been left behind. As a whole, nothing much has changed over the years. People that attend the park that I’ve come across have always been very friendly. The upkeep of the play grounds and work out stations have kept the park looking fresh and up to date.The hiking trails, though nice, could use a bit more maintenance as they always seem to be washed out. People with unsteady balance could easily lose their footing, slip, and fall.Dog owners also seem to have a bad habit of leaving their dog’s messes behind. I’m not sure if there are public dog poop bags to encourage dog owners to pick up after their pet, but there are plenty of signs and there really shouldn’t be an excuse for owners not cleaning up after their own dog. Owners that do attend the dog park are much better at cleaning up after their dog.Overall, there is somethings that can use some touching up at the park, but it’s still quite enjoyable to go and enjoy the fresh air!

Gorgeous park with something for everyone. Walking trails, recreation building, soccer and volleyball courts, running areas and grills and gazebos as well as areas just for dog walking. Its a great park with gorgeous and open scenery. Its very quiet and set back behind everything. Not a lot of traffic. Great for parties, working out, playing or some alone time painting or just looking at nature. The trail is pretty long. Its overall a great park. Ive been going here for over 10 years ever since I moved here at 17 and it has remained a favorite park for me even though I dont get there as often as Id like anymore. Definitely recommend.

Wonderful park. There was so much to do and we really enjoyed the walking trail. However the trails were not clearly marked which was very confusing and left us wondering around for longer than expected. There is a huge waterpark that was closed for the season, several play areas for children, and shelters to enjoy family gathering. The scenery was perfect, and very dog friendly. Restrooms were closed for season, but there was a porta potty.

Sometimes hard to walk because of a lot of people. but overall good experience there.

Awesome, one of the best and well maintained State parks Ive ever visited!!

Fantastic local park that is easy to access. its well maintained and a good place to go and get outside.

One of my favorite Louisville parks. It has a very modest playground for the kids with bathrooms and a pavilion nearby. The walking track is a great place to get some exercise. The soccer fields provide unlimited space for kids to run around. The thing that I love the most about this park is the beauty and mystery of the woods. There are several hiking trails that lead to mysterious places, a cave filled with graffiti and the remains of 19th century structures to name a few. There is a rich and at times dark history here that you can learn about if you do your research.

Fabulous park; lots of things to do.

Such a lovely, dog-friendly park! Lots of wildlife and a variety of plants. Theres even a creek that runs through. Just beautiful! Theres trails for everyone, and you easily lose track of time walking through.

Was a great place to eat a picnic on the run because we picked up fast food and didnt want to eat in the car.

Really great walking path. The pool and visitors area are closed due to covid, but it was a really nice visit to the park.

We go here for our work meeting and they definitely need more bathrooms for the women. Four bathroom stalls for a convention / banquet hall is crazy. Big space however and like the big open window design. Makes long meeting enjoyable when you can get lots of sunlight and scenery in the venue

More pool chairs, I understand why you dont though

Cool Family park spacious and plenty of amenities for all ages

Great state park, with lots of facilities, right in Jefferson County.

Nice spacious park with people enjoying plenty of out door activities

There is a good variety of activities for individuals seeking some outdoor fun! Large swimming pool, adequate walking/running trails, and a fairly adventurous hiking trail through the woods!

This a beautiful family and dog friendly park.

Great BMX very nice park

Great park to run at, Ive been running there for 5 years, the facilities and staff are great, and the park is taken care of very well.

Great park.Feel safe here.

Great place for the family. Lots of things to do, beautiful scenery. Very well maintained.

This is a great way to go hiking. There are a variety of trails and the nature is just beautiful. It’s a good place to take your kids, dog or just to be in the outdoors. Each tar shows something new and exciting. Beautiful forest and a chill atmosphere of nature.

Great Air Show for Kids! Will definitely return next year!

Great park with lots to do. Wide open fields and trails, but also a water park and archery range!

Nice well cared for treesWalking trails are greatFriendly people

Excelente people, fun times.

Great place to walk or run. Trails easily navigated with young kids or strollers

Such a beautiful yet creepy place with a lot of fun things to do and a creepy past! It is a little dirty and there is some vandalism but over all it is such a cool place. There used to be an asylum here and its fun to look through the ruins. Picture below

Nice park with a gravel path, a short 1.25 mile trail in the wooded area and fields. Great for kids.

Nice Park for walking with kids and there is a good trail for hike too

Good time at peewee football practice.

Love this park. Really annoyed by the current bathroom policy.

We come here regularly, and its a beautiful place. The trails need a lot of work, and it could use a trash can.

The trail markers are poorly maintained. When will the Hurstborne Ln access be opened? To have it closed at this time does not promote social distancing.

Nice big field and walking path but the trees arent ideal for hammocking.

Great place to take a walk. Dogs on leashes are welcome on the trails and they even have a dog park. Playground for the kids, grills and pavilions for big parties. They have an archery area which is pretty awesome as well. 5 stars!

Great off-leash dog park. Trail that runs all the way around the back to walk around with your dog. Always very clean and everyone seems to clean up after their own dogs.

That was a great Fall night for the late baseball games. The facilities and parking were very efficient. The only suggestion is that lighting be added near the signage to the road which leads to the fields. Also, actually couple lights on that side road would also be appreciated since I almost hit a deer which was out for a late night snack. Luckily I had once visited that place in the daylight. I literally would have turned back and not participated that night were it not for my Waze app and my slight familiarity with that sight; it was extremely easy to bypass that signage, road, and area otherwise.

I went this park when I was young it was clean and a pool with diving board. What I like most is the marked trails they are 1 mike. I did training for an 8 mike marathon for Diabetes. In side they also have a basketball court in the gym.

Big area for walking, running, playing, nice playground area, AND warm, clean, clean smelling, and well equiped restrooms. LOVED this park!! Wish we couldve stayed longer but it was cold and were traveling. Thank you!!!

Great Place to start a bicycle ride

Good place to play PickelBall indoor during the week for beginners and professionals

CLEAN AND WELL KEPT

Its not well taken care of but its a good place to go for a walk

Great park to walk, have a picnic, bring your dog or all of the above.

Was not what I expected for a state park it’s more of a city park at best.

Very nice place. Well cared for and clean. Shade, open spaces and a nice path around it. Diego loves the gazebo.

Fun place. The BMX place is pretty nice and up keep is on point.

Great place. And really big.

This state park is a bit of an oddity. It is more like a city park and not like the standard issue Kentucky State Resort Park. It has a fine gym which we didnt take advantage of and a fair walking/jogging trail which we did take advantage of. It is dead flat. It is located in a very suburban part of Louisville and the attendees were almost all locals, which gives it the flavor of a city park.

One of my favorite places to walk my dog in KY! I know if a zombie apocalypse came I would survive here.. Not only is it huge but I know this place like the back of my hand and the beautiful sites on and off the trails are amazing! Might get spooked at the cave or hear a few ghostly stories but thats what makes this place unique. If I ever come back to KY this is definitely a place I will stop at!!

Great park with a little bit of everything

One of my favorite places in Louisville! This park has everything for everyone! It’s well maintained w lots of trails, wildlife, and history. It’s a real jewel and adventure always awaits! ️️️

Great place to walk your dog, kids and spouse

A nice little diversion on the way to wherever youre going. The cemetary tree is worth a stop in, and the park also has Kentuckys oldest geocache! Just for those two reasons in themselves its worth a look.

I am a member of the model flying club in this park. River city Radio Controllers.

I love visiting this place its a nice park with a lot of history to it.

Awesome BMX Track, Derby City BMX !!!

Beautiful park, great place to picnic

The Bark Park at Sawyer Park is just great. There is a walking trail for two legged users and acres for the four legged to run in.There is lots of parking and rudimentary but serviceable bathroom facilities.Definitely my familys favorite Bark Park in Louisville

If I could give this place zero stars I definitely would. They are terrible for hosting sporting events. The parking lots and sports fields are NOT clearly marked what so ever. The parking in regards to distance to sports fields is a joke to put it nicely! Definitely a disadvantage for elderly grandparents who would like to watch their grandchildren play but have limited mobility. Put in some sidewalks and label your parking lots and sports fields to help out your guest!

Such a beautiful place. Its a really great area for children and has a path for running. Along the path there is a way to a creek and that place has these wonderful little flowers. The actual creek was so nice to just sit and listen to. Overall its a wonderful place for people of all ages.

Love this park. I like taking walks with my husband here. I never been to the pool part. But as I am walking it looks beautiful. This park is beautiful and big. I enjoy my walks in the park it closes at 10pm the opening I dont know but I have walked at 8am before. Not sure on the time. You can always search for it on google. Try it out they have a playground for the kids too.

Fantastic park with a great walking/running loop. Dog friendly as well.

Always a great place to bring the kids to play outdoors on weekends, or weekdays. You can throw birthday parties here, & they even allow the big blow up bounce houses to be placed here during parties.

Nice, clean, and well maintained.

Great park with playground picnic pavilions and lots of space.

This park is an extremely beautiful place to go. There are a lot of trees and tons of activities to participate in. They have a couple soccer fields and many tracks to walk down. They have an indoor area which is extremely nice. The bathrooms arent run down like most parks. The park is located near a lot of food places making it very convenient to order something to eat. There are a lot of trash cans around so you dont have to walk 2 miles to throw a water bottle away.

Great dog park. Can be anywhere from 5-20 dogs. Areas for small dogs, under 30 lbs, and another for any size. Weekdays way less crowded.