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LATEST NEWS - SEPTEMBER 11
The gazebo project at the Vettiner Dog Run is complete. Enjoy! Also, we are told the sidewalk project at Toonerville Trolley is finally underway. Once the project is complete we can officially open the Old Louisville Dog Run. Check back later for more information. More information about the proposed dog runs that we hope will be opening in 2013 very soon.
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PARK LOCATION & DESCRIPTION
Toonerville Trolley Park is a 2-acre park located in the heart of the Old Louisville Neighborhood at the intersection of Oak Street and Brook Street. The Louisville Dog Run Association is currently working with the Toonerville Trolley Neighborhood Association and Louisville Metro Parks to establish the Old Louisville Dog Run. The dog run will consist of two 100' x 115' areas, one built over the old tennis court and the other on the grassy area at the back of the park. DIRECTIONS From I-65 = Take EXIT 135 and go west on ST. CATHERINE STREET. Turn south onto FIRST STREET and then take a left onto OAK STREET. The park is located on the southeast corner of the intersection of OAK and BROOK STREETS. |
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PARK LOCATION & DESCRIPTION
E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park is a 369-acre park located in eastern Louisville Metro. On Saturday, April 10, 2004, the Louisville Dog Run Association and Kentucky Department of Parks opened the Sawyer Dog Park. Sawyer Dog Park was the first official off-leash dog park in our community. Sawyer Dog Park is located in the northeast corner of the park property across Freys Hill Road from the main park entrance. The park spans across approximately six acres and is divided into three two-acre areas: one for small dogs (dogs under 30 pounds) and two for all dogs. DIRECTIONS From I-64 = Take EXIT 19 to northbound Gene Snyder Freeway. Follow the Gene Snyder Freeway to EXIT 32 and turn right at the end of the ramp onto WESTPORT ROAD. Go approximately 0.75 miles and take a left onto FREYS HILL ROAD. Go approximately 0.4 miles and turn left onto the small road just before you get to the E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park entrance. Follow the road back to the dog park. From I-71 = Take EXIT 9-A to southbound Gene Snyder Freeway. Follow the Gene Snyder Freeway to EXIT 32 and turn right at the end of the ramp onto WESTPORT ROAD. Go approximately 0.75 miles and take a left onto FREYS HILL ROAD. Go approximately 0.4 miles and turn left onto the small road just before you get to the E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park entrance. Follow the road back to the dog park. From Hurstbourne Parkway = If you are traveling north on Hurstbourne, take a right onto WESTPORT (if you are going south, you'll take a left onto WESTPORT ROAD). Go to the first stop light and take a right onto FREYS HILL ROAD. Go approximately 0.4 miles and turn left onto the small road just before you get to the E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park entrance. Follow the road back to the dog park. |
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PARK LOCATION & DESCRIPTION
Charlie Vettiner Park is a 283-acre park located in southeastern Louisville Metro. The Louisville Dog Run Association and Louisville Metro Parks have worked together to open the Vettiner Dog Run. The Vettiner Dog Run is located behind the tennis courts along the southern boundary of the park. The dog run is approximately two acres and is divided in half to allow one side for all dog use and one side for small dog use. The area is located at the high point of the park, offering a wonderful view of the Vettiner Park and surrounding area. DIRECTIONS From the Snyder Freeway = Take EXIT 19 and turn north onto BILLTOWN ROAD. Go approximately two miles and take a right onto MARY DELL ROAD (at the flashing yellow light). Go to the entrance into Charlie Vettiner Park and go straight through the "YIELD" sign. Follow the road back to parking lot in front of the tennis courts. The dog run is located behind the tennis courts. From Taylorsville Road = Turn south onto RUCKRIEGEL PARKWAY. Go approximately 0.5 miles and take a left onto BILLTOWN ROAD. Go approximately 1.7 miles and take a left onto MARY DELL ROAD (at the flashing yellow light). Go to the entrance into Charlie Vettiner Park and go straight through the "YIELD" sign. Follow the road back to parking lot in front of the tennis courts. The dog run is located behind the tennis courts. |
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