Jeffersontown (Charlie Vettiner Park)
PERMIT REQUIRED
At a glance
ADDRESS
10310 Mary Dell Ln, Louisville, KY 40299 (behind the tennis courts at Charlie Vettiner Park, 5550 Charlie Vettiner Park Rd)
HOURS
6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily (Charlie Vettiner 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
Tennis court parking lot off Mary Dell Ln
ACCESS
LDRA members only. 2026 permit: $50 first dog
LOCAL FAVORITE
Why dog parents love it
A quiet, wooded dog run on the high point of Charlie Vettiner Park, with a view over the whole park. Small-dog and all-dog sides and several entry points. It's the go-to off-leash spot for J-town and Fern Creek dog families who want room without the crowd.
Last verified: September 28, 2026
AFTER THE PARK
Grab a bite after
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