Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve, Louisville

Name: Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve
Address: Louisville, United States

#197 among attractions in Louisville

Park, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve is a 41-acre nature preserve located in the Jefferson County of Louisville, Kentucky's Poplar Level neighborhood, in roughly the central portion of the city. It is named for Beargrass Creek, the south fork of which passes along the northern side of the preserve. The preserve is adjacent to Louisville's Joe Creason Park and the Louisville Nature Center. It is owned by the Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves and the LNC assists with management. ()

Elevation: 528 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 38°12'34"N, 85°42'40"W

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South Side (Poplar Level)Louisville United States

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Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Louisville Zoo, Louisville Mega Cavern, Joe Creason Park, Saint Francis of Assisi Complex.

0.4 miSE
Zoo, Park, Outdoor activities
Louisville Zoo, Louisville
11 min walk • The Louisville Zoo, a verdant oasis nestled in the heart of Louisville, Kentucky, is a celebrated destination for wildlife enthusiasts and families alike. This zoological garden provides a unique opportunity to explore the wonders of the animal kingdom in a setting...
0.7 miSE
Natural attraction, Historical place, Cave
Louisville Mega Cavern, Louisville
18 min walk • The Mega Cavern is a former limestone mine in Louisville, Kentucky. The cave stretches under parts of the Watterson Expressway and the Louisville Zoo. Due to its support structures, it is classified as a building and is the largest building in Kentucky.
~1360 ftE
Park
Joe Creason Park, Louisville
7 min walk • Joe Creason Park is a municipal park in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Located in the Poplar Level neighborhood, it is in roughly the central portion of the city.
1.3 miNE
Church
Saint Francis of Assisi Complex, Louisville
34 min walk • The Saint Francis of Assisi Complex in Louisville, Kentucky is a historic church at 1960 Bardstown Road. It was built in 1926-28 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. It includes the St.
1.1 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Eleven Jones Cave, Louisville
29 min walk • Eleven Jones Cave is located by Beargrass Creek in Louisville, Kentucky. It is 1,600 feet southeast of the corner of Eastern Parkway and Poplar Level Road on the west bank, between Louisville Cemetery and Calvary Cemetery, near St. Xavier High School.
1.2 miN
Entertainment district, Nightlife, Dancing
The Highlands, Louisville
32 min walk • The Highlands is an area in Louisville, Kentucky which contains a high density of nightclubs, eclectic businesses, and many upscale and fast food restaurants. It is centered along a three-mile stretch of Bardstown Road and Baxter Avenue and is so named because it sits atop a ridge between the middle and south forks of Beargrass Creek.
0.8 miSE
38°12'3"N • 85°42'7"W
Cyril Allgeier Community Center, Louisville
20 min walk • Park
1.2 miN
Neighbourhood
Original Highlands, Louisville
32 min walk • The Original Highlands is a historic neighborhood in the Highlands area of Louisville, Kentucky, United States.
~1020 ftSE
Neighbourhood
Poplar Level, Louisville
5 min walk • Poplar Level is a neighborhood five miles southeast of downtown Louisville, Kentucky, United States. It is part of the larger Camp Zachary Taylor area.
1.3 miSW
Neighbourhood
Prestonia, Louisville
34 min walk • Prestonia is a neighborhood five miles southeast of downtown Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. Its boundaries are Preston Highway, Interstate 65, Interstate 264 and the Norfolk Southern Railway tracks.
0.6 miNE
Sport, Sport venue
Knights Field, Louisville
16 min walk • Knights Field is a baseball park located on the campus of Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky. It is home of the Bellarmine Knights baseball team.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve?

Nearby attractions include Poplar Level, Louisville (5 min walk), Joe Creason Park, Louisville (7 min walk), Louisville Zoo, Louisville (11 min walk), Louisville Mega Cavern, Louisville (18 min walk).

How to get to Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve by public transport?

The nearest stations to Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve:

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Eastern Parkway / Barrett • Lines: 29East Bardstown Rd, 29East Oxmoor, 29West Bardstown Rd, 29West Oxmoor (33 min walk)
Preston / Phillips • Lines: 45XNorthBroadway, 45XNorthMain, 45XSouth (36 min walk)