Arthur K Draut Park

Discovered this hidden little park about 12 years ago and fell in love with it. So peaceful, relaxing, beautiful and a great way to connect with nature. Has a nice path to walk, jog or ride bikes but it isn't too long or overwhelming if you're just wanting quick exercise. I have always felt safe here and will continue to enjoy this little park.

Nice, clean, beautiful, and serene park to walk. The beavers are very busy here, chewing on trees and building dams in Beargrass Creek. I'm glad I didn't see one! Be sure to use mosquito repellent! 😊

This small park in St. Matthews, Kentucky is amazing in its beauty and diversity. Lots of variety of trees and wildlife exist in this park where a figure-eight path with bridges cross over running creeks filled with fish and waterfowl. Birds and bees fly among the flowering plants while squirrels and rabbits traipse and play through the lush green flora. This park is a gem and St. Matthews leadership has been a wonderful municipality to have created it and preserved it for the public. Additionally, the park's namesake, Arthur Draut, was an educator and principal at Waggener High School and after retirement from public education entered politics and served as distinguished mayor of St. Matthews, Kentucky. There are no playgrounds or restrooms but wonderful for walking and observing nature. When you look closely along the creek you can see where beaver chew down small trees and brush in their attempts to dam the creek for their lodges.

It's a tiny little oasis. I loved it! Perfect for a short, beautiful walk.

I found this via a fellow Google reviewer and came for a run. So lovely, lots of creek running water scenery and a few ducks.

Wonderful park, I frequent here on my days off as a way to relax, love it

Very nice park

Small beautiful escape from the hectic city streets in the middle of the city.

Beautiful, small park with a nice loop trail. I enjoy it’s simple beauty. Recommend ❤

Great place to see nature

I come here first thing in the morning before the heat of the day. It's a quick little trail with pretty streams and a lot beautiful trees and animals to see.

Utterly delightful park with a lovely nature walk.

Beautiful area named after a very precious person in my life. My daughter and I enjoy watching the wildlife and being surrounded by the peacefulness this park has to offer.
We look for the beavers and/or the work they leave behind.

A very well kept park with some beautiful scenery. All the paths are paved, so it's very accessible. I would recommend it for families with young kids.

A hidden gem.... nice little park with easy concrete walking paths... plenty of large stone seats....many views of nature and the middle fork of Bear grass creek.....

A quiet beautiful oasis in the middle of a busy part of town. I absolutely love it here.

Nice nature spot in the middle of the suburbs. My dog loves to take walks here. Only downside is it can be buggy when the weather is warm.

Beautiful little quiet park. Wonderful place for.birdwatching. several nice bridge crossings over a small waterway. Peaceful

My first visit I found the water features and birding excellent. Nice little walking trail too.

Nice place to meet for lunch. Nice walking trails and really clean. Didn't know this was a park. Glad I got a Google recommend.