Highlands (Cherokee Park)
PERMIT REQUIRED
At a glance
ADDRESS
745 Cochran Hill Rd, Louisville, KY 40206 (inside Cherokee Park, off Cochran Hill Rd)
HOURS
6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily (Cherokee Park hours). Questions: (502) 574-7275 (Louisville Parks & Recreation)
SIZE & LAYOUT
About 2 acres, split into a small-dog side and an all-dog side
SMALL DOG AREA
Yes
PARKING
Parking along Cherokee Park's scenic loop and Cochran Hill Rd
ACCESS
LDRA members only. 2026 permit: $50 first dog
LOCAL FAVORITE
Why dog parents love it
An off-leash dog park inside Cherokee Park, the Olmsted-designed park at the heart of the Highlands. Separate small-dog and all-dog sides, water on site, and miles of on-leash trails right outside the gate for a cool-down walk. Visiting Louisville? The LDRA can arrange temporary access here.
Last verified: September 28, 2026
AFTER THE PARK
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