Boone Square Park, Louisville

#182 among attractions in Louisville

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Facts and practical information

Boone Square is one of the Frederick Law Olmsted parks in Louisville, Kentucky. It is also one of the smaller ones, one full city block in size. In the middle of Louisville's working-class Portland neighborhood, it is bordered by 19th St. on the west, Duncan St. on the south, 20th St. on the east and Rowan St. on the north. It opened to the public on July 1, 1891. ()

Elevation: 459 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 38°15'41"N, 85°46'54"W

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Central Louisville (Portland)Louisville United States

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Boone Square Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, Sons of the American Revolution, Louisville City Hall, Louisville Metro Hall.

1 miE
Museum
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, Louisville
27 min walk • The Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory stands as a testament to America's favorite pastime, baseball, in the heart of downtown Louisville, Kentucky. Celebrating the iconic Louisville Slugger baseball bat, this museum and working factory offers both baseball...
1 miE
Library
Sons of the American Revolution, Louisville
26 min walk • The Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) is an esteemed historical society located in the vibrant city of Louisville, United States. This organization, dedicated to preserving the memory of the patriots who fought for American independence, offers a rich experience...
1.2 miE
City hall, Neo-renaissance architecture
Louisville City Hall, Louisville
32 min walk • Louisville City Hall is a registered historic building in Louisville, Kentucky, placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
1.3 miE
Monuments and statues, Greek Revival architecture
Louisville Metro Hall, Louisville
34 min walk • The Louisville Metro Hall is the center of Louisville, Kentucky's government. It currently houses the Mayor's Office and the Jefferson County Clerk's Office for marriage licensing, delinquent tax filings, and the deeds room.
1 miE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Frazier History Museum, Louisville
25 min walk • The Frazier History Museum, previously known as the Frazier Historical Arms Museum and the Frazier International History Museum, is a history museum located on Museum Row in the West Main District of downtown Louisville, Kentucky.
1.2 miE
Showcase for the famed boxing icon
Muhammad Ali Center, Louisville
31 min walk • The Muhammad Ali Center is a non-profit museum and cultural center dedicated to boxer Muhammad Ali in Louisville, Kentucky. Ali, a native of Louisville, and his wife Lonnie Ali founded the museum in 2005.
1.1 miE
Science museum with interactive exhibits
Kentucky Science Center, Louisville
28 min walk • The Kentucky Science Center, previously known as the Louisville Museum of Natural History & Science and then Louisville Science Center, is Kentucky's largest hands-on science museum.
0.6 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Portland Museum, Louisville
16 min walk • The Portland Museum is a neighborhood history and art museum in Louisville, Kentucky. It details the history of the Portland neighborhood both as an independent town in the early 1800s and after Portland's amalgamation into Louisville after the construction of the Portland Canal.
1.3 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
The Kentucky Center, Louisville
33 min walk • The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, located in Louisville and currently branded as The Kentucky Center, is a major performing arts center in Kentucky. It one of three venues owned by Kentucky Performing Arts.
1.1 miE
Museum, Art museum
KMAC Museum, Louisville
29 min walk • KMAC Museum is an American art museum that "connects people to Art and Creative Practice".
1 miE
Museum, Classes and workshops, Art gallery
Louisville Glassworks, Louisville
26 min walk • The Snead Building located at 815 W. Market St. is a multi-use facility housing two working glass studios: a Walk-In Workshop and tours by appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Boone Square Park?

Nearby attractions include St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Louisville (11 min walk), Kentucky Center for African American Heritage, Louisville (14 min walk), Portland Museum, Louisville (16 min walk), St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Louisville (16 min walk).

How to get to Boone Square Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Boone Square Park:

Bus

Duncan / 19th • Lines: 12North, 12South (2 min walk)
W.J.Hodge / Rowan • Lines: 22North, 99South (4 min walk)