Wilder Park, Louisville

#266 among attractions in Louisville

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Wilder Park is a neighborhood four miles south of downtown Louisville, Kentucky USA. The area was originally the site of Greenland race course, built in 1866, a sister track of Churchill Downs. Greenland track closed in 1888 and the area became the Wilder Park neighborhood. ()

Coordinates: 38°11'50"N, 85°45'45"W

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South Side (Wilder Park)Louisville United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Kentucky Kingdom, Churchill Downs, T3 Roller Coaster, Papa John's Cardinal Stadium.

0.9 miE
Thrill rides, kids' areas and a water park
Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville
22 min walk • Kentucky Kingdom, formerly known as Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom, is an amusement park in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. The 67-acre park includes a collection of amusement rides and the Hurricane Bay water park.
0.6 miNW
Legendary horse-racing track
Churchill Downs, Louisville
15 min walk • Churchill Downs, located in the vibrant city of Louisville, Kentucky, stands as an iconic landmark in the world of horse racing. This legendary racecourse, known for its rich history and tradition, is the hallowed ground of the Kentucky Derby, often referred to as "The...
0.9 miE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
T3 Roller Coaster, Louisville
23 min walk • T3 is an inverted roller coaster at Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville, Kentucky. Previously named T2, the Suspended Looping Coaster model manufactured by Vekoma opened on April 8, 1995. The amusement park closed in 2009 due to financial difficulties, but later reopened under new ownership in 2014.
0.6 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Papa John's Cardinal Stadium, Louisville
16 min walk • Cardinal Stadium, formerly known as Papa John's Cardinal Stadium, is a football stadium located in Louisville, Kentucky, United States, on the southern end of the campus of the University of Louisville.
0.7 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place
Kentucky Derby Museum, Louisville
19 min walk • The Kentucky Derby Museum is an American Thoroughbred horse racing museum located on the grounds of Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
1.1 miE
Sport venue, Sport
Freedom Hall, Louisville
29 min walk • Freedom Hall is a multi-purpose arena in Louisville, Kentucky, on the grounds of the Kentucky Exposition Center, which is owned by the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
0.8 miE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Thunder Run, Louisville
21 min walk • Thunder Run is a wooden roller coaster at the Kentucky Kingdom amusement park in Louisville, Kentucky. The ride originally operated from August 1990 through to October 2009, when then-operators Six Flags abandoned the park.
1 miE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Lightning Run, Louisville
26 min walk • Lightning Run is a Hyper GT-X roller coaster located at Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville, Kentucky. The ride is manufactured by Chance Rides and opened on May 24, 2014. The coaster is the only operational Hyper GT-X model coaster in the world.
1 miE
Amusement park, Amusement ride
Kentucky Flyer, Louisville
26 min walk • Kentucky Flyer is a wooden roller coaster located at Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville, Kentucky. The coaster opened on April 28, 2019, to celebrate Kentucky Kingdom's 30th anniversary.
1.2 miE
Convention center, Fair, Event space
Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville
30 min walk • The Kentucky Exposition Center, is a large multi-use facility in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Originally built in 1956.
0.7 miN
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Holy Name, Louisville
17 min walk • Holy Name Church Rectory, Convent and School is a historic church at 2920 and 2914 S. 3rd Street and 2911 and 2921 S. 4th Street in Louisville, Kentucky. It was built in 1902 and added to the National Register in 1982.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wilder Park?

Nearby attractions include Immanuel Chapel Protestant Episcopal Church, Louisville (8 min walk), Epworth Methodist Evangelical Church, Louisville (13 min walk), Churchill Downs, Louisville (15 min walk), Papa John's Cardinal Stadium, Louisville (16 min walk).

How to get to Wilder Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wilder Park:

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3rd / Evelyn • Lines: 4, 4North Iroquois (4 min walk)
3rd / Kenton • Lines: 4, 4North Iroquois (4 min walk)