Joe Creason Park

 1297 Trevilian Way, 40213

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Popular with bird watchers and cross-county runners, this park houses the Metro Parks administrative offices and the Louisville Tennis Center's nine clay courts; the Louisville Nature Center and Louisville Zoo are nearby. The 41-acre Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve, with a 3.1-mile hiking trail managed by the Louisville Nature Center, is open to the public.

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Facilities:
Louisville Tennis Center (and Metro Parks Athletics Office)
3783 Illinois Avenue, 40213
  Tennis Center: 502/456-8140
  Athletics: 502/456-8171

Metro Parks Administrative Offices
1297 Trevilian Way, 40213
502/456-8100

Amenities:
Cross-country trail (3.1 to 6.2 miles)
Grill
Hiking trails
Multi-use Path (see routes/distances)
Picnic shelter
Picnic tables
Playground                                            
Restrooms    
Multipurpose fields (2)                                      
Soccer                                                
Volleyball

Size: 62.15 acres
Acquired: 1966
Metro Council Representative: Jim King, 10th

A new multi-use path opened on October 5, 2007, in Joe Creason Park.  Click the image above to see routes and distances on a larger map.  You can also watch MetroTV's coverage of the announcement, or read the press release.