Sunflowers in Louisville arrive every spring at The Parklands of Floyds Fork. This relatively new park system opened to the public in 2010. Over less than a decade, Louisville nonprofit group 21st Century Parks has created a beautiful place to play, exercise, and relax, surrounded by colorful meadows and wide open fields. Although some of the city's best parks are located in the Parklands, many people may not have explored the lovely grounds yet. All of the parks are found on the easternmost border of Louisville about 20-30 minutes from downtown. Today, we feature the vibrant sunflower meadows that are found across all of the Parklands. Let's take a look at some of the prettiest sunflowers in Kentucky!
The Parklands of Floyds Forks has endless areas to explore in its four lovely parks.
The Strand is a handy collection of land that links the two northern and the two southern parks. From north to south, the Parklands include Beckley Creek Park, Pope Lick Park, the Strand, Turkey Run Park, and Broad Run Park.
The parks are named after tributaries of Floyds Fork that travel The Parklands and unite them.
Two water parks exist, including one at Beckley Creek Park and the other at the Cliffside Center in Broad Run Park.
You'll spot a lovely sunflower field near me growing along the Louisville Loop in the Humana Grand Allee area of Beckley Creek Park.
When in season, these are located at the William F. Miles Community Garden in
Beckley Creek Park.
Sunflowers stand 10 feet tall at their midsummer peak!
Although it's not considered a true sunflower, this Oxeye Sunflower still is just as bright and beautiful as the rest.
These are found at Broad Run Park and along the meadows throughout The Parklands.
Explore other flower fields near me along the paved Lowland Plain Trail in Broad Run Park.
The hike runs from the Greensward down to the Cliffside Paddling Access where it connects to the Louisville Loop.
More beautiful plants and walkways are available at the Moss Gibbs Woodland Garden in Broad Run Park.
Sunflowers and other colorful meadows are found all across the 4,000-acre parklands
If you haven't explored the Parklands yet, now is the perfect time! With endless amenities and gorgeous flowers, any of these four parks will be perfect to walk through on a nice day.
Sunflowers in Louisville color our summers. Discover more on The Parklands of Floyds Fork web page. Have you been to this lovely park in Kentucky? If so, please share your thoughts in the comments below.
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