The Jefferson Memorial Forest stands as a living, woodland memorial to those Kentucky veterans who have served our nation in time of war. Today, the Jefferson Memorial Forest encompasses approximately 6,218 acres in southwest Jefferson County and portions of northern Bullitt County south of the Gene Snyder Freeway and between I-65 and Dixie Highway. Hundreds of acres are being added to the Forest, thanks to the Mayor's City of Parks initiative.
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Forest Fest – Bluegrass Music Festival
Saturday, May 19, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Come out for a great day filled with Bluegrass Music, exquisite wood crafts and fun activities for the entire family.
Event is FREE – Parking - $10.00
Learn more about Forest Fest!
To view all upcoming Forest events, click here.
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Located just 15 miles from downtown Louisville, Jefferson Memorial Forest's 6,218 acres give you the opportunity to experience nature at its most spectacular
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| Looking for a place to take the family camping? Jefferson Memorial Forest has several family campsites for summertime fun. Learn more. | - without leaving the city. Picnic underneath a towering oak tree. Grab a backpack and hit the trails in the nation’s largest forest. Learn about the people and places associated with the Forest and surrounding areas. Or, set up your tent and take in the symphony of crickets and frogs. Whether you want to be adventurous, be inspired or just be, the forest offers all sorts of wonderful woodland possibilities. That's the beauty of the forest - it's your adventure, and it doesn't have to cost you a thing.
*NEW* Read a cultural history report on Jefferson Memorial Forest! Learn the people and stories behind America's largest urban forest!
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