McNeely Lake Park

One of my favorite parks to visit despite some of the negatives.

Cons --
• No bathrooms anymore. Anyway, they were absolutely horrible when they were open.
• People tend to trash much of the park (including the lake) after events and during fishing & choose not to clean up after themselves. Everyone is responsible for the park's cleanliness, not just Louisville Metro.
• Sadly, this park attracts a lot of trouble particularly at night/very early morning, and I'd probably never go alone as a young woman.

Pros --
• I do see Louisville Metro regularly trying to clean and maintain the park.
• The cat colony is fun to visit, and they are protected, cared for, vaccinated, and spayed/neutered by Louisville Metro & Alley Cat Advocates, which means no, they do not spread disease.
• The park is genuinely beautiful and big with nice, long trails and diverse bird and plant species. I've picked mulberries here to enjoy 😋
• Two playground sites for kiddos, a little library to browse, basketball and tennis courts, and a Korean War Memorial

I think this is a great place to go fishing. Nice to hike around the lake as well. There are two kids' playgrounds.

Beautiful park, cool playground with lots of space and decent mulch. Bonus: sweet kayak spot and available to the public. Awesome hiking walks and friendly people & cute dogs every time I visit.

Great place to hike and fish!

I take my kids hereI love to go to mcneely Lake it's really good place to take a walk and just get away and look at nature. It's like a hidden gym around the city and its a great place to take your kids and go fishing. It's got a couple local parks. I take my kids here all the time definitely great place to go with the family.

Great place to take a short hike. Today it was nice and clean. Enjoyed the shade trees, nice breeze blowing.

Beautiful! Great drone flying and fishing.

A cute park with a lake and trails. There are also 3 different playgrounds and areas to grill. There is a tennis court. A koren war memorial. A nice area to to have fun and to relax.

Very beautiful place to go to and relax, to be, gaze at water and/ducks, walk your dog, and fish. I didn't realize the lake was that large. We walked to 2 different docks and relaxed with our dog. I like that people are chill and respect that our dog has anxiety. My only complaint is that people should be more mindful of their waste - throw it away properly so you don't harm the animals, the ecosystem, nor water/marine life.

my favorite local park by far! never really too busy here, but they have trails for hiking, a court for basketball, swingsets, and even a local friendly colony of cats!! (the colony of cats is the best part of the park theyre amazing, mainly up in a alcove/deadend where the playground and picnic benches are

It's a nice place to go and relax or do activities with your family and friends.

One of the best parks in louisville. BTW the address is not Cedar Creek Rd. If you follow this address you will be at a different park.

This park with the lake is off of Cooper Chapel Rd. Next To Quail Chase Golf Course.

It took me awhile to find the lake, maps kept sending me to the soccer fields. I go to walk my dogs, and the lake views are so relaxing. The people I have met along the way have always been nice and polite, even in the midst of the chaos ..

Beautiful lake with lots to do! Whether taking out the jon boat to fish for the day or having a cookout with the family after playing a game of basketball, this place is one of my favorite spring and summer spots. Very spacious so you never have to worry about finding a good spot.

Nature calls! Most beautiful and peaceful environment in Louisville

Great park! Lots of wildlife, decent playground, not overly crowded. Will make this a regular hangout.

Great park and lake! Very family friendly, beautiful and relaxing. I think I've found my new spot, guys!

Love the cat sanctuary. Kids loved the park on the hill. Not alot of room to fish, probably best to bring or rent a kayak.

What a beautiful place! So many great places to have a picnic, walk in nature, and the scenery makes for the BEST photos :) I looove this park.
Thanks for the memories McNeely! :)

One of my favorite hiking spots since childhood!