Burley Park, Lexington

#147 among attractions in Lexington

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Burley Park is a neighborhood in southwestern Lexington, Kentucky, United States. It is named for the large number of tobacco warehouses that were once located in the neighborhood. Its boundaries are Waller Avenue and Mason Headley Road to the south, east of Beacon Hill Drive/ Summerville Drive/ Addison Park to the west, Red Mile Road and Virginia Avenue to the north, and RJ Corman railroad tracks to the east. The smaller Golf View Estates neighborhood is typically included in Burley Park. ()

Coordinates: 38°2'5"N, 84°31'4"W

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Burley Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Red Mile, Memorial Coliseum, Cliff Hagan Stadium, University of Kentucky Arboretum.

0.5 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Horse track
The Red Mile, Lexington
14 min walk • In the heart of horse country, The Red Mile stands as an iconic sports facility in Lexington, Kentucky, with a rich history steeped in the tradition of harness racing. Known as the second oldest harness racing track in the world, it has been a staple in the Lexington...
1 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Memorial Coliseum, Lexington
26 min walk • Memorial Coliseum is an 8,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Lexington, Kentucky. The facility, which opened in 1950, is home to three women's teams at the University of Kentucky – basketball, volleyball, and gymnastics. Before Rupp Arena opened in 1976, it also housed the men's basketball team.
1.2 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Cliff Hagan Stadium, Lexington
30 min walk • Cliff Hagan Stadium is a baseball stadium located in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. Cliff Hagan Stadium or better known to Kentucky Wildcat baseball fans as “The Cliff” is on the Southwest side of the University’s campus, two blocks away from Kroger Field.
1 miE
Park
University of Kentucky Arboretum, Lexington
25 min walk • The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky, 40 hectares or 100 acres, is located at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. It is open to the public from dawn to dusk every day of the year. The Arboretum hosts 18 tree species native to Kentucky, as well as 80 other native Kentucky plant species.
1 miE
Park
Nannine Clay Wallis Arboretum, Lexington
25 min walk • The Nannine Clay Wallis Arboretum 4 acres is a non-profit arboretum located at the Garden Club of Kentucky, Inc.'s State Headquarters, 616 Pleasant Street, Paris, Kentucky. The Arboretum is open to the public, sunrise to sunset, free of charge.
1 miSW
38°1'28"N • 84°31'53"W
Thoroughbred Heritage Horse Farm Tours, Lexington
26 min walk • Museum, Private tours, Historical and heritage tours
0.9 miE
Library
William T. Young Library, Lexington
23 min walk • The William T. Young Library is located on the campus of the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. It is named for William T. Young, a prominent local businessman, horse breeder, philanthropist and alumnus of the university, who began fundraising efforts with a donation of $5 million.
0.9 miE
Museum, Art museum
University of Kentucky Art Museum, Lexington
24 min walk • The University of Kentucky Art Museum is an art museum in Lexington, Kentucky. The collection includes European and American artwork ranging from Old Masters to contemporary, as well as a selection of Non-Western objects.
0.6 miE
Memorial
Memorial Hall, Lexington
17 min walk • Memorial Hall located at 610 South Limestone Street is a prominent building on the campus of the University of Kentucky. It is approximately 17,012 square feet and 130 feet tall.The building's construction was funded by donations and individual contributions over a ten-year...
0.7 miNE
Tower
Patterson Office Tower, Lexington
18 min walk • The Patterson Office Tower is a 250-foot high-rise building on the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington, Kentucky. It is UK's only current high-rise following the 2020 demolition of the Kirwan–Blanding residence hall complex, which had included two 264-foot towers.
0.8 miE
Design, Library
Margaret I. King Library, Lexington
21 min walk • The Margaret I. King Library consisted of three contiguous buildings at the University of Kentucky. A southern and northern addition were added to the original building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Burley Park?

Nearby attractions include South Broadway Park, Lexington (10 min walk), North Elizabeth Street, Lexington (10 min walk), Golf View Estates, Lexington (11 min walk), Lexington Parks and Recreation Center, Lexington (11 min walk).

How to get to Burley Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Burley Park:

Bus

1366 - Nicholasville @ Forest Park Outbound • Lines: 16 Southland Dr, 5, 5 Nicholasville Road (16 min walk)
1624 Cooper @ Science Building Inbound • Lines: 16 Southland Dr (17 min walk)