Community Information: SPORTS & RECREATION
From the world-famous Kentucky Derby and fierce rivalry of the Louisville Cardinals and Kentucky Wildcats, to the prestigious golf courses and scenic riding stables, Kentuckiana’s sports scene is one that is rich in variety and enthusiasm. Louisville is home to a number of first-rate sports centers that are enjoyed by athletes and spectators alike. Baseball fans and families will enjoy a Louisville Bats game at Louisville Slugger Field. Skateboarders and bikers can ride the ramps and bowls at Louisville Extreme Park. To further encourage residents to seek an active and healthy lifestyle, the area is full of options for other recreational activities including canoeing, ice skating, bowling, volleyball, rock climbing, and much more.
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SPECTATOR SPORTS
Churchill Downs 700 Central Avenue, Louisville, KY 40208 churchilldowns.com
It is hard to think about Kentucky and not think about horse racing. Churchill Downs is world famous for hosting the "fastest two minutes in sports" the first Saturday in May each year with the annual running of the Kentucky Derby. While the Kentucky Derby is the track's most popular event, you can experience the thrill of Thoroughbred racing during the entire spring and fall meets. In recent years, Churchill Downs has also extended its schedule to include night racing on various days throughout the season. From the action on the track, to the ambiance of its historic grounds, it is no surprise as to why this legendary racetrack is one of the most hallowed shrines in American Sport.
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Louisville Bats Baseball 401 E Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202 batsbaseball.com
The Louisville Bats Baseball Club is a Triple-A minor league baseball affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. The team's season runs from April through early September, with home games at Louisville Slugger Field. Special promotions and events, such as "$1 Hot Dog & Pepsi Night", "Kids Run the Bases", and firework shows, are often held during games making each trip to the ballpark unique and fun. The venue also houses a carousel and playground area for the kids to enjoy anytime.
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Louisville City FC louisvillecityfc.com
Louisville City FC is a professional soccer club and one of the most recent additions to Kentuckiana's sports scene. The team plays in the United Soccer League, which is currently the third tier of the American soccer pyramid. Spectators can enjoy Louisville City FC home games at Louisville Slugger Field beginning around early April through September.
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University of Louisville Cardinals gocards.com
UofL sports offers fans quality collegiate competition to watch and enjoy, with 21 major men's and women's sports competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).
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MAJOR VENUES
Freedom Hall 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209 kyfairexpo.org
Freedom Hall is a multipurpose arena that is used for various sporting events, concerts, horse shows, circus performances and many more. The arena is on the grounds of the Kentucky Exposition Center which is where the Kentucky State Fair is held annually.
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Louisville Slugger Field 401 E Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202 batsbaseball.com
Slugger Field is now the home of two professional sports: baseball and soccer. The Louisville Bats baseball club as well as the professional soccer team, Louisville City FC, share the venue which features a retractable pitcher's mound to allow the field to transition from a baseball field to a level playing surface for soccer games.
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KFC Yum Center 1 Arena Plaza, Louisville, KY 40202 kfcyumcenter.com
The KFC Yum Center was completed in 2010 and became the new official home of the University of Louisville's men's and women's basketball teams as well as the men's and women's volleyball teams. The 22-000 seat arena is located in Downtown Louisville and is also used for various events including NCAA championships, concerts, gymnastics, ice skating shows, and many more performances. In 2013, Rolling Stone magazine ranked the KFC Yum! Center as one of the country’s top 10 arenas!
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Papa John's Cardinal Stadium 2800 S. Floyd Street, Louisville, KY 40209 gocards.com
Expanded into one of the most impressive stadiums in the country, Papa John's Cardinal Stadium has built the reputation as a premier college football facility. The venue, which seats 55,000, is home to the UofL football program. In addition to the university's home games, the arena is commonly used for other sporting events, concerts, and more.
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RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
All About Kids Sports Complex Gymnastics, Cheerleading, Swimming, Dance, Martial Arts, Basketball & Soccer
2531 Blankenbaker Parkway Louisville, KY 40299 502-809-1386 www.allaboutkids.cc
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Iceland Sports Complex Ice Skating & Hockey
1701 UPS Drive Louisville, KY 40223 502-425-7444 www.icelandlouisville.com
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Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center Lap Swim, Water Exercise & Swim Lessons
201 Reservoir Road Louisville, KY 40206 502-897-9949 louisvilleky.gov/government/parks/mary-t-meagher-aquatic-center
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Alpine Ice Arena Ice Skating & Hockey
1825 Gardiner Lane Louisville, KY 40205 502-459-9500 www.alpineicearena.com
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Kentucky Gymnastics Academy Gymnastics
1920 Stanley Gault Parkway, #103 Louisville, KY 40223 502-254-1010 www.kgagym.com
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MidAmerica Sports Center Basketball & Volleyball
1906 Watterson Trail Louisville, KY 40299 502-736-0800 www.midamericasportscenter.com
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Baxter Jacks Outdoor Sand Volleyball
427 Baxter Avenue Louisville, KY 40204 502-587-8391 www.baxterjacks.com
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Kingpin Lanes Bowling
9525 Taylorsville Road Louisville, KY 40299 502-719-5464 www.bowlkingpin.com
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Mockingbird Valley Sports Complex Indoor Soccer
3000 Mellwood Avenue Louisville, KY 40207 502-897-1801 www.mockingbirdsoccer.net
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Cave Country Canoes Canoeing & Kayaking
112 West Main Street Milltown, IN 812-365-2705 www.cavecountrycanoes.com
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Louisville Extreme Park Outdoor Skateboarding, Inline Skating & Biking
531 Franklin Street Louisville, KY 40202 502-456-8100 louisvilleky.gov/government/parks/park-list/david-armstrong-extreme-park
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Ohio Valley Volleyball Center Indoor Volleyball
1820 Taylor Avenue Louisville, KY 40213 502-473-1200 www.ovvc.com
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Champs Rollerdome Roller-skating Rink
9851 La Grange Rd Louisville, KY 40223 502-425-1717 www.skateatchamps.com
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Louisville Tennis Club Adult & Junior Tennis
2011 Herr Lane Louisville, KY 40222 502-426-4923 www.louisvilletennis.com
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Open Range Sports Indoor Gun Range & Paintball Arena
6401 Cross Keys Blvd Crestwood, KY 40014 502-243-8282 www.openrangesports.com
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Hoops Basketball & Volleyball
12101 Sycamore Station Place Louisville, KY 40299 502-290-6444 www.hoopslouisville.com
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LXC Sports Adult Coed Leagues - Various Sports
812 Lyndon Lane, Suite 202 Louisville, KY 40242 502-384-7529 www.lxcsports.com
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Rocksport Indoor Rockclimbing
10901 Plantside Drive Louisville, KY 40299 502-266-5833 www.climbrocksport.com
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House of Boom Extreme Air Sports Trampoline Park
100 Urton Ln Suite 101 Louisville, KY 40223 502-632-4455 www.houseofboom.us
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GOLF
With nearly 100 Kentuckiana golf courses easily accessible by I-65, I-71, and I-64, hitting the links is never out of range. A variety of courses offer golf options for players of any level and for any budget. The area boasts a number of championship golf courses, public and private. Below is a list of some of the region's golf courses that residents enjoy. More golf options can be explored through Internet searches and golf directories.
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Bardstown Country Club 130 Maywood Ave Bardstown, KY 40004 www.bardstowncc.com
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Cardinal Hills Golf Course 335 Starks Ln Bedford, KY 40006 www.cardinalhillsgolfcourse.com
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Champions Pointe 1820 Champions Club Lane Henryville, IN 47126 www.championspointe.com
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Chariot Run Golf Club 8191 Chariot Run Dr SE Laconia, IN 47135 www.chariotrun.com
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Charlie Vettiner Golf Course 10207 Mary Dell Ln Jeffersontown, KY 40299 www.charlievettiner.com
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Cherokee Golf Club 2501 Alexander Rd Louisville, KY 40204 www.cherokeegc.com
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Covered Bridge 12510 Covered Bridge Rd Sellersburg, IN 47172 www.fuzzygolf.com
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Crescent Hill 3110 Brownsboro Rd Louisville, KY 40206 louisvilleky.gov/content/crescent-hill-golf-course
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Different Strokes/English Springs Golf Course 600 English Station Way Louisville, KY 40245 www.dsgolfcenters.com
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Doe Valley Golf Club 540 Valley Greens Rd Brandenburg, KY 40108 doevalleygolf.com
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Eagle Creek Golf Course 2820 S Highway 53 La Grange, KY 40031 www.eaglecreekgolfky.com
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Henry County Country Club 2200 Campbellsburg Rd New Castle, KY 40050 henrycountycountryclub.com
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Hidden Creek Golf Club 4975 Utica Sellersburg Rd Sellersburg, IN 47172 www.hiddencreekgolfclub.com
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Iroquois Park 1501 Rundill Rd Louisville, KY 40214 louisvilleky.gov/content/iroquois-golf-course
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Long Run Golf Course 1605 Flat Rock Rd Louisville, KY 40245 louisvilleky.gov/content/long-run-golf-course
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My Old Kentucky Home 668 Loretto Rd Bardstown, KY 40004 parks.ky.gov
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Nevel Meade Golf Course 3123 Nevel Meade Dr Prospect, KY 40059 www.nevelmeade.com
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Old Capital Golf Club 1605 Highway 62 NE Corydon, IN 47112 www.oldcapitalgolf.com
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Oldham County Country Club 1870 Country Club Lane La Grange, KY 40031 www.oldhamcountycc.com
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Quail Chase Golf Club 7000 Cooper Chapel Road Louisville, KY 40229 quailchase.com
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Seneca Golf Course 2300 Pee Wee Reese Rd Louisville, KY 40205 louisvilleky.gov/content/seneca-golf-course
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Shawnee Golf Course 460 Northwestern Pkwy Louisville, KY 40212 www.shawneegolfcourse.com
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Shelbyville Country Club 47 Smithfield Rd Shelbyville, KY 40065 www.shelbyvillecc.com
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Sun Valley Golf Course 6505 Bethany Ln Valley Station, KY 40272 louisvilleky.gov/content/sun-valley-golf-course
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Tanglewood Golf Course 245 Tanglewood Ct Taylorsville, KY 40071 www.golftanglewood.com
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The Crossings 205 Letts Rd Brooks, KY 40109 www.playthecrossings.com
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Valley View Golf Club 3748 Lawrence Banet Rd Floyds Knobs, IN 47119 www.valleyviewgolfclub.org
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Weissinger Hills Golf Club 2240 Mount Eden Rd Shelbyville, KY 40065 www.weissingerhills.com
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Wooded View Golf Course 2404 Greentree N Clarksville, IN 47129 www.woodedviewgc.com
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