Discover the Natural Beauty of Pope Lick Park

Getting There

• Car

  From anywhere in the Bluegrass Region, head towards Louisville, Kentucky. If you're coming from Lexington, take I-64 W towards Louisville. Merge onto I-65 S and then take exit 128 for I-264 W toward Jeffersontown. Continue on I-264 W until you reach exit 19 for S Hurstbourne Pkwy. Turn left onto S Hurstbourne Pkwy, then take a right onto S Pope Lick Rd. Follow S Pope Lick Rd for about 1 mile, and you'll arrive at Pope Lick Park located at 4002 S Pope Lick Rd, Louisville, KY 40299. There is no entrance fee for the park.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Pope Lick Park via public transport, start by finding the nearest bus stop serviced by the TARC (Transit Authority of River City) in Louisville. Take Bus Route 23 (Hurstbourne). You will need to check the latest TARC schedule for bus times. Alight at the stop closest to the intersection of S Hurstbourne Pkwy and S Pope Lick Rd. From there, it's approximately a 15-minute walk to the park entrance at 4002 S Pope Lick Rd. Note that TARC bus fares are around $1.75 per ride.

• Rideshare

  If you prefer a more direct route without driving yourself, consider using rideshare services like Uber or Lyft. Simply enter 'Pope Lick Park' or the address '4002 S Pope Lick Rd, Louisville, KY 40299' into the app. The fare will vary depending on your pickup location and the time of day, but it's typically between $10 to $25 from central Louisville. This can be a convenient option if you are staying in the city and want to avoid parking.