Otter Creek Park is one of the treasures of the Louisville Metro Parks system. Otter Creek's 2,600 acres offer an abundance of outdoor experiences, including hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, disc golf, camping, cabin rentals, venues for corporate and social events, adventure programs, a Nature Center, an astronomical observatory and more!
The park is located approximately 25 miles southwest of downtown Louisville along the Ohio River in Meade County, Kentucky. It is accessible from Dixie Highway, just 14 miles south of the Gene Snyder Freeway.
Size: 2,600 acres
Established: 1937
Metro Council Representative:
Robert Henderson, 14th
Links:
Louisville Trout Unlimited Chapter 476
Official Adopt A Park Sponsor
Kentucky Mountain Bike Association
Louisville Disc Golf Club
Derby City Fly Fishers
Kentucky Trails Association
Otter Creek Park Observatory
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Upcoming Events at Otter Creek Park - 2008 |
Rappel Van Buren Cliff
Sunday, August 31
For more information, please click here.
Adventure Race
Saturday, Sept 20, 2008
For more information, please click here.
Halloween Family Fest
is coming, beginning in the first week of October! Click on the icon for more information.
For more information on events at Otter Creek Park and Metro Parks, please click here.
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New! Tree identification chart |
A great resource in identifying local trees! Available beginning August 14 at our booth at the Kentucky State Fair and at the Otter Creek Park campground and office. The cost is only $3 per poster! Click on the poster for a larger image.
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In order to protect and preserve Otter Creek Park for future generations, a Master Plan was devised in 2001.
In addition, Otter Creek, as the only park under the Metro Parks umbrella not within the city of Louisville limits, has a long and rich history. Click here for more information.
Click on the above link to check on the water conditions and temperature of Otter Creek.
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Check on trail conditions |
Starting in April, you will be able to check on trail conditions at Otter Creek Park here.
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