Places around Lexington
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12 places · Outdoors · Dogs allowed, as each venue states it
A National Park Service site south of Nicholasville where a Civil War supply depot became a recruitment and training center for United States Colored Troops. It has a visitor center with a museum and film, reconstructed barracks and about five miles of trails.
Dogs in some areas, per nps.gov, checked October 27, 2026
A 137.6-acre park on Parkers Mill Road with a large playground, a nine-acre dog park in two paddocks, pickleball, a mile of paved trail and two miles of natural hiking trails.
Dogs welcome, per lexingtonky.gov, checked October 27, 2026
A city park on Briar Hill Road where Lexington Parks & Recreation's Outdoor Programs lead seasonal hikes.
Dogs welcome, per lexingtonky.gov, checked October 27, 2026
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
An outdoor sculpture park with more than 70 works of art across 40 acres of meadow and young forest, plus picnic areas. Some artworks can be touched, painted or climbed.
Dogs welcome, per josephinesculpturepark.org, checked October 27, 2026
A working horse park north of Lexington with daily shows, museums and seasonal events such as Hallowhinny. Standard park admission covers most event days.
Dogs in some areas, per kyhorsepark.com, checked October 27, 2026
A city dog park at Masterson Station Park on Leestown Road, where Lexington Parks & Recreation holds its October Yappy Hour.
Dogs welcome, per lexingtonky.gov, checked October 27, 2026
A small downtown park on Main Street with a 0.1-acre dog lot that has a raised concrete hill and self-draining artificial turf.
Dogs welcome, per lexingtonky.gov, checked October 27, 2026
A city park on Pleasant Ridge Drive with a half-acre dog lot.
Dogs welcome, per lexingtonky.gov, checked October 27, 2026
A public garden for a self-guided outdoor break. Grounds admission is free; paid areas and special programs have separate terms.
Dogs in some areas, per arboretum.mgcafe.uky.edu, checked October 27, 2026
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
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