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Bowling

  • Kingpin Lanes
    9525 Taylorsville Road • Louisville, KY 40299
    502-719-5464
    Kingpin Lanes is a full-service bowling and entertainment destination. Go to bowl and rock 'n roll. They do not offer typical bowling alley food. Their appetizers include signature Loaded Thick Potato Chips, Chicken Quesadillas, and King's Wings. They have a variety of soups and salads. They also offer some very tasty sandwiches. Then top it all off with an ice cream sundae. The Lounge at Kingpin is a plush cocktail mecca with nightly specials, craft brews on tap and a slew of signature libations like the Meister King. more...  map

  • Lucky Strike Lanes
    427 South Fourth Street • Louisville, KY 40202
    502-560-1400
    A well-known bowling franchise from Hollywood that features the vintage elements of the 1960's when it was founded. It is widely recognized in the media as "America's first true bowling lounge." more...  map

Golf

  • Bobby Nichols Golf Course
    4301 East Pages Lane • Louisville, KY 40272
    Located in Waverly Park
    502-937-9051
    A beautiful 9-hole course named for Louisvillian and PGA professional Bobby Nichols. It has rolling terrain with tree-lined fairways and large, bunkered greens. The Pro Shop has full concessions. No club rental is available.   map

  • Charlie Vettiner Golf Course
    10207 Mary Dell Lane • Louisville, KY 40299
    502-267-9958
    Charlie Vettiner Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course. There are 50 sand bunkers, tree-lined fairways, a creek that meanders through several holes, with ponds on #5, #14 and #18. A fully-stocked Pro Shop and snack bar are available. The Charlie Vettiner Park also features a fishing lake, frisbee golf course, tennis courts, fitness course, hiking trails, and playground for complete family entertainment. more...  map

  • Cherokee Golf Course
    2501 Alexander Road • Louisville, KY 40204
    502-458-9450
    Founded in 1895, Cherokee is one of the oldest municipal golf courses in the United States. Cherokee is the shortest of the Metro Parks courses. It offers nine holes. Other amenities include a fully stocked Pro Shop, snack bar, large practice putting green, and a picnic area for outings.   map

  • Crescent Hill Golf Course
    3110 Brownsboro Road • Louisville, KY 40206
    502-896-9193
    This nine-hole course has no water hazards and no bunkers, making it a perfect course for both novice and experienced golfers.  map

  • Different Strokes Golf Center
    600 English Station Way • Louisville, KY 40245
    502-245-0229
    Offers three golf courses at separate locations with a challenging game for any level golfer. more...  map

  • Iroquois Golf Course
    1501 Rundill Road • Louisville, KY 40214
    502-363-9520
    This 18-hole course is hilly and lined with mature trees. The terrain of the bermuda course challenges golfers of all levels. Iroquois has a putting green and a chipping green available. The entire family will enjoy the park's scenic overlooks, playgrounds, horse & hiking trails, exercise paths, a disc golf course, and the Iroquois Amphitheater.   map

  • Long Run Golf Course
    1605 Flat Rock Road • Louisville, KY 40245
    502-245-9015
    An 18-hole course that is fun and challenging. The park has a fishing lake, playground, tennis courts and horseback riding trails.  map

  • Quail Chase Golf Course
    7000 Cooper Chapel Road • Louisville, KY 40229
    502-239-2110
    Much more than a typical public golf course, Quail Chase offers country club privileges, U.S.G.A. Standards and amenities. Quail Chase Golf Club is Louisville's only 27-hole championship regulation golf course. It offers a full service Pro Shop, PGA and LPGA staff members, full practice facilities and food & beverage service.  more...  map

  • Seneca Golf Course
    2300 Pee Wee Reese Boulevard • Louisville, KY 40205
    502-458-9298
    Rated the sixth-toughest course in Kentucky and voted "Best of Louisville" for several years running. Seneca boasts a chipping green and driving range. Calling ahead is recommended to reserve tee times.   map

  • Shawnee Golf Course
    460 Northwestern Parkway • Louisville, KY 40212
    502-776-9389
    The historic Shawnee Golf Course is located alongside the Ohio River. The Ohio River comes into play on two of the holes on this 18 hole, par 70 course. Another unique landmark of the golf course is the Sheman Minton Bridge which crosses over the course.  more...  map

  • Sun Valley Golf Course
    6505 Bethany Lane • Louisville, KY 40272
    502-937-9228
    This 18-hole, par 71 has men's and women's leagues, tournaments, club memberships, handicapped service, and weekly games. This course will provide golfers of all levels with a wonderful challenge. The park offers summer swimming, tennis, basketball, playground equipment, and a community center.   map

Outfitters & Guides

  • Green Earth Outdoors
    502-475-7445
    Green Earth Outdoors is a personal guide service, so each trip is about you (and the environment). They tailor each trip to your specific needs and provide a personal guide to take care of all the details. From exciting mountain expeditions to quiet canoe trips, they have the experience and expertise to take you nearly anywhere in North America.  more...

Rafting & Canoeing

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