Places around Lexington

Places to go in Lexington, KY

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3 places in South Lexington · Outdoors · Dogs allowed, as each venue states it · This week in South Lexington

Park · South Lexington

Jacobson Park

A 216-acre city park around a reservoir, with a dog park, a spray ground, fishing docks, disc golf, volleyball and basketball courts, seven shelters and summer pedal boat and kayak rentals.

Dogs welcome, per lexingtonky.gov, checked October 27, 2026

Park · South Lexington

Veterans Park

Nearly 240 acres off Southpoint Drive with two playgrounds, a dog park, paved walking paths, hiking and mountain bike trails, disc golf, a life-size tank and monuments honoring veterans.

Dogs welcome, per lexingtonky.gov, checked October 27, 2026

Park · South Lexington

Wellington Park

A city park on Wellington Way with a seven-acre dog park in two paddocks, shaded by mature trees.

Dogs welcome, per lexingtonky.gov, checked October 27, 2026