I haven't been to this park in over 40 years. It's still as beautiful as it was back then and lots of nice improvements. Was able to find Big Rock but couldn't remember where the small tennis courts were that sat off the road were and if they are even still there. A lovely day of memories and fun. Definitely a wonderful, fun, relaxing, and adventurous time for the whole family. Highly recommend it if you've never been there.

Great place you can walk threw the creek or hike the trails and playground for the kids

Had a great time with my son. He loved that he could be a kid and get dirty! He kept saying this is so cool! And tried to catch mino's 😀 definitely will be back .. and soon.

Good place to exercise on the trails they have lil areas of creeks

The right place to hike around with quiet scenery.Great place for family picnic and fun for kids and grown-ups. Looking for Nine-hole golf? Mark on your GPS that it's the place for combo fun. My 3 years daughter loves exploring water creatures and catching fish 🐟 for fun. WISH THEY HAVE MARKED PARKING SPOTS.

Good old fashioned fun can be found here. Wade in a beautiful creek, leap into it from the top of the Big Rock, or swing in from a rope swing. This is one of my favorite spots in Louisville.

Great small playground and open space for enjoying the natural beauty of Cherokee Park in Louisville. Lots of wildlife passes through for the patient and observant visitor.

This was an AMAZING find. The water was crystal clear and easily accessible. The only downsides were that people can't respect amazing things, and tend to leave trash behind. We brought gloves with us and picked up a little bit!

Great for walking around and enjoying the water and playground area!! Conveniently located, well kept up, and family friendly! Highly recommend!!

I simply LOVE Big Rock Park. This is important to note: DO NOT SWIM HERE. ITS WATER IS DIRECTLY FROM THE SEWERS. (Admittidly, my family and I didn't know the name until just now when Maps asked me to review it, so we always call it the Cliff Park. 😳) My 2 favorite trails are the trail on the cliffs, along the river; and the hike to Cherokee. The cliff trail is 0.44 miles from the parking lot to the end of the trail. It's a beautiful trail, but I'd recommend not taking children under 3 and to have 1 adult for each child under 6. The hike to Cherokee is 1.51 miles from the start of the trail to the end. It's about 2 miles from Cherokee to the Big Rock parking lot. In all we walk 4 miles going to Cherokee. It's an amazing place teeming with wildlife; we saw HUGE caterpillars, deer, rabbits, dragonflies, crawfish, and more. 5 stars for sure, it's a great place to go with the family!

Probably my go to favorite park. There’s forestry, water that is certainly swimmable. Pretty decent community of people. Plenty hammock space. Shade, restrooms, it’s clean and for the most part people try and keep it that way. The building on site there which is kind of like a big facilities/Roofed/sheltered area is in my opinion-potential epicenter of most of the foul play around there. I wish they would tear it down and rebuild. Would serve the community better. Still 5+ stars!! Great place.

Amazing place for peaceful mind. Chill and relax here. Nice place for kids to enjoy. Get small river experience. Spend good time with friends and family.

Nice little spot along Beargrass Creek. Playground is very small but lots of safe places to play along the creek and hiking for the kids. Even found a small waterfall!

Cherokee is a beautiful park, right in the middle of a big city. You feel like you’re no longer in the city, and can rest and take a peaceful walk on the loop or the other trails. I visit this park at least once a week! It’s normally very clean, I haven’t ever had issues with trash except maybe in one of the bathrooms (I think someone camped out in it).

My son, cousin and I was baptized on Oct. 1, 2023 at big rock. It was beautiful and the water felt great.

Nice place to walk some trails and take in nature. Too bad people throw trash on the ground and leave it there.

Love Cherokee park. Just missing all the picnic tables. Great place for kids to explore (in arms reach).

My boys like to come here to swim, its free and a good activity to get them out of the house

In my opinion it is a good place to share with family and friends, having good and wonderful experiences...

Beargrass Creek & Big Rock are my favorite places to go to hike or just sit in peace. Incredibly beautiful & relaxing.

A great place for the whole family and the best part is the price! There's plenty of room to be in the water other than the one deep pool where the rope swing and the namesake jumping rock (Big Rock) are.the shallow flats are numerous as you go upstream. It attracts most all types of people and most conduct themselves well enough that the youngsters need no parental earmuffs. A "must visit" on those dog days of global warming induced heat!

real rolling water gem! country in town! as a kid we had fun pulling crawdads outta beargrass creek❤

Free to visit, parking and restrooms available too. Nice nature hike along the river, very scenic.

I absolutely love this place! It's one of the few places in Louisville you can go swim for free and even though it isn't that deep, it's very nice, clean and there's always interesting people and even sea shells in the sand nearby. The only reason I gave this four stars instead of five, is that my hard-hearted, dishonest, ex-girlfriend, lied and would bring guys down here. If you're on the fence with your soon to be ex-girlfriend, don't show her this spot.

Nice

One of the coolest spots inside Louisville. Couple nest trails from here. The creek is always fun, especially the rope swing. Hot spot during the warm months. Lots of GREAT hammock locations.

Swimming in the creek is great

This place is absolutely beautiful. Such a great place for family, wedding, engagement, ect.. any type of picnics or family photo sessions. Great place for kids to play! Pet friendly too!

Just a nice place to go and take my grandsons and family

(Translated by Google) It's okay (Original) Esta bien

Fun

Very beautiful. The building beside of it is. In need of clean up and repairs. Gorgeous little waterfall.

Amazing place to take the kids and enjoy the weather. There is a park , rope swing , and rock for the kids to jump from . There is also lower level waters for toddlers .

Super closed to cars. But the place is gorgeous.

We've gone out a few times this week since it snowed and it was not only beautiful but fun. My son ice skated and I walked across the frozen water with the help of a friendly gentleman (Hi John). We went to do a lil fishing and ended up being blessed by God; besides my son almost knocking himself out on the ice. 😁

Saw old pictures of this in a local history book, it was so much bigger. It's still a decent size, but the water is pretty shallow here, usually. I wouldn't jump from the rock anymore. Cherokee and Seneca Parks are definitely worth visiting!

We love this place and if u can come before mid summer or the end would be the best, just like any good place people seem to forgot to clean up smh .

Fun nice the water wow you are going to like this park all so I did.

They probably should have more port-a-potties and more stuff for the kids playground but very nice place and a clean creek to play in or walk down no picnic area though and I didn't see any signs that said no dogs so must be pet friendly

I developed a strong attachment to all of Cherokee Park as a kid. And each time I go back I have just as much fun. It's an amazing like oasis right in the middle of the city

It wasn't as pleasant as it used to be once you get to BIG ROCK. The trash makes it look unappealing and the smell is Just horrible!! The other maintained parts of the park are awesome . Big rock needs to be tended to and I wouldn't recommend getting in the water without shoes as there are also snakes

Nice place for kids and dogs

Beautiful Rock ledges & serene creek running thru the creek

Nice place for people of all ages

I don't remember going here. Maybe I was "stoned" (Dad joke)

(Translated by Google) The best place to brighten the day, the soul and the heart (Original) El mejor lugar para alegrar el dia,el alma y el corazón

Very clean super family fun love there hiking trails Even type most of the park is under renovation

First time visiting as a Photographer and the scenery is beautiful. Will definitely return.

The park is really peacefully! Sadly is so dirty because some people don’t care about it! a lot of garbage in there... 😞

Nice to hear the running water as it drops over the ledges at the bend.

We love this place so good so clean!!

Love the park

Love the spot, but would like to see a little better upkeep from park goers and park staff a like. Otherwise a great spot.

Awesome little spot. Got to teach our new girl how to swim a little! Shaded well! Parking kinda stinks and is tight, but a cool spot.

Had a wonderful time it was a beautiful fall day quite warm and took wonderful photos!

A beautiful little creek in the middle of the city. Perfect for a hot day.

Nice little park with stream. My grandson enjoyed the playground and walking in the stream. Bathrooms were open, but discusting.

It's a small park but had good time with family with a small play area and a creek. They have a shelter for rent too.

The small falls at this location are very pretty. Close to the neighborhood where I live and a great place for a family outing.

Really disappointed in Big Rock. Lots of potential and nice facilities but it seems unkept and there is trash and grafitti everywhere.

A true living landmark for Louisville. We use to play there as kids in the 1960s and it's even prettier today. The trials are wonderful, but also great playgrounds for the kids.

Big Rock has lots of space, shade and wonderful views and can accommodate many gatherings all at once without people being too much in each other's way. Beargrass Creek runs through it, and provides ample opportunity for wading although this is not something that is recommended. Officially, the creek is not suitable for himself CB use but if you go there on a hot day, you will see pretty of people in there cooling off.

One of my favorite places to visit in Louisville, beautiful and clean. The only reason I deducted a star is due to the condition of the Pavillion.

Lovely and Peaceful Park. Love the water stream.

A Louisville classic, beautiful areabin the park, don't swim there though !

Water was clean it wasn't crowded people socially distance it was great

(Translated by Google) Wonderful afternoon (Original) Maravillosa tarde

Trash was everywhere bathrooms were very dirty was not clean at all

Cool your feet in the creek!

Beautiful park with an awesome little water hole! Just wish people would pickup their trash

Always a wonderful place to go since I was a kid. Definitely a great spot for a good dip or a good time

Local jem. Free family fun.

Nice to be near water. Can be crowded and have tons of trash, unfortunately. Take care of the parks and nature, yo!

Another favorite place of mine but now that cars cant go thru park hard for me to get to Hogans fountain and other parts of the park. I need my van with me.

Amazing place

Had fun playing on the rocks

Amazing!!

Great place to take pictures

Great place to just relax and listen to the water flow.