Whether you’re bringing the family for a fun filled day or just stopping by for a quick hike, the Louisville Nature Center has the information to plan your visit!
Hours
Welcome Center
M - F 9AM - 4PM
Trails & Nature Play Area
From Dawn to Dusk
Parking
With our parking policy, those who park in the spots in the small lot in front of the welcome center will need to pay $5/car. Parking in this lot is free for members, volunteers, and those who are dropping off. This money will go to funding the nature center.
Group Rates
For groups of ten or more guests (both children and adults), the Louisville Nature Center requires making a reservation to ensure quality experiences. Reservations are approved on a first-come, first-served basis, so reserving early is recommended.
Nature Offerings
The Louisville Nature Center has many offerings to explore! Experience the sights, smells, and feelings of the variety of plant life in our sensory garden. Visit our rain garden and learn about how rain water promotes the growth of flowers and other plants.
Want a bit of animal action? Check out our bird blind to get an up close look at the many local birds of Kentucky. See our fish and reptile species located in our Welcome Center, or seek out our box turtles housed behind the center.
Want some more active play? Run about in our Nature Play Area, filled with natural obstacles and exercise opportunities.
Trails & Hiking
Take a stroll on our trails through Beargrass Creek Nature Preserve, with the Red Maple trail covering about half a mile and the White Oak trail covering about 2 miles. The Red Maple trail contains many benches and bridges, making it easy for those looking for a quick, relaxing stroll. The White Oak trail covers a much longer distance and steeper elevation changes, making it more suited for those looking for a little adventure.
Even more interested in the Louisville Nature Center?
We offer so much more than just a single visit, with multiple nature programs every month and many courses throughout the year for those will children, such as our Swallowtail Forest School. Along with our rental space, volunteer opportunities, field trip coordinating, and so much more, there are many reasons to be interested in what we are doing here at LNC.