Kentucky State Parks Near Shepherdsville

E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park is one of Kentucky's premier urban parks, known for its extensive recreation facilities, open lawns, and accessible paved pathways. Visitors come for walking, biking, picnicking, playground time, and organized sports in a convenient Louisville location.

My Old Kentucky Home State Park is best known for Federal Hill, the 19th-century mansion that inspired Stephen Foster's famous song. The park also offers formal gardens, picnic areas, and a strong connection to Kentucky's cultural and Civil War-era history.

Taylorsville Lake State Park centers on a large reservoir surrounded by rolling Kentucky countryside and abundant wildlife habitat. Visitors come for boating, fishing, birding, and relaxed day-use recreation with easy access to the lake and nearby natural areas.