East End (Springhurst)
PERMIT REQUIRED
At a glance
ADDRESS
3111 Freys Hill Rd, Louisville, KY 40241 (across from the E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park main entrance)
HOURS
Dawn to 10 p.m. daily (E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park hours). Questions: (502) 429-3280 (E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park office)
SIZE & LAYOUT
About 6 acres; three 2-acre fenced areas: one small-dog area (under 30 lbs) and two all-dog areas
SMALL DOG AREA
Yes
PARKING
Free on-site parking at E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park
ACCESS
LDRA members only. 2026 permit: $50 first dog
LOCAL FAVORITE
Why dog parents love it
Louisville's original off-leash dog park, opened in 2004 and the reason the city's dog run network exists. Six fenced acres split into three areas, so small dogs get their own space and big dogs get room to really run. Benches, gazebos, grass and gravel. Families have been bringing dogs here for 20 years.
Last verified: September 28, 2026
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