The 20 best public squares in Lexington

Went for a dog show. Nice venue, clean. Rented stall for grooming space, that was great! Lots of room. Enjoyed seeing the horses showing and in pastures on way out. Lovely grounds! I noticed they have pony rides for kids and horses for adults, I assume for trail rides.

What a wonderful and relaxing experience! Being in Kentucky, home of The Kentucky Derby, my initial thought was that this place was strictly about the thoroughbred but I was so mistaken. They covered every type of horse, horse event, history of the lineage of horses, and so much more! It was truly a great and educational experience. Everyone was nice, professional, and encouraged us to ask questions and had plenty of answers. Such a rich history at this 1,200 farm, filled with horses to pet. A review doesn't do it justice. You need to experience this place. Everything was on a schedule (if you like structure as I do) and timed at a leisurely pace so you can get to the next event on time at a comfortable pace. Or you can experience it on your own schedule. So much h to do! This place needs to be on your bucket list. Entrance pricing is very reasonable and so are items at the gift shop. Make a day of visiting history!

When visiting the Kentucky Horse Park I have had nothing short of an amazing experience. The Horse Park is in a great and easily accessed location, being right off the highway. The Horse Park has a great show facility. The rings have good footing and are very spacious and well kept. The big grass cross country field is every horse persons dream. Along with the layout of the horse park is really nice with having the horse show on one half and the museum and other activities on the other side. The museum is very easy to get to and has tons of parking. It was also super fun to have the chance to meet the horses that live in the big barn and the people who care for them. It was super interesting to get to walk though the other side of the horse park because I spend most of my time horse showing there. The horse shows are always done so well having food trucks and plenty of fun thing to do other than show! Overall a great experience every time.

This is really a great place to get a feel for the Kentucky horse country as you're passing through. Can definitely spend two mornings there. If you try to make it one long day it'll probably be too much at one time! When you buy a ticket it's good for the second day also. You'll see all kinds of breeds of horses and there are several museums on-site, you can go for a reasonably priced nice horseback ride, there's scheduled events throughout the day for visitors to see. Very pretty, well done, worth visiting.

Absolutely loved our visit to the Kentucky Horse Park! It’s one of the most well-organized and family-friendly places we’ve ever been to. Everything is thoughtfully laid out, and it’s very clear how much effort goes into making it enjoyable for both kids and adults. I was so impressed with how they use every barn in a creative way—you can tell they’ve thought about how to turn every part of the park into something entertaining and educational. The museum was a highlight too—super informative, well put together, and beautifully presented. But what stood out the most for me were the people. Everyone working there is incredibly passionate, kind, and genuinely seems to love what they do. They smile, they engage with visitors, and they talk about the horses like they’re family. It made the whole experience so warm. The horses themselves? Huge, clean, friendly, and so well cared for. My kids had the best time petting them, taking pictures, and just being around them. It felt like being on a peaceful, happy farm, and the weather made it even better. We really enjoyed being outside together as a family. One thing I really appreciated was how they honor the horses’ history and origins. They give credit to the countries and places that donated them, and everything is well documented with lots of interesting stories. It adds a deep, respectful touch to the whole experience. Truly, it’s a special place. A must-visit if you’re in Kentucky. So enjoyable from start to finish. 🐴🌿😊

Wow, just wow! What an amazing experience. I'm traveling from PA and this was a great opportunity to experience a wise variety of things for the day. From the museum, to horse rides and even learning about breeds. This was a fantastic day! I'm really glad I visited. You will not be disappointed!

Going to Kentucky Horse Park was a wonderful experience. The horses were beautiful, well cared for and we were able to pet them. Terrific people available to explain about the horses and answer questions. The museum was filled with all sorts of plaques and various horse-related items. Sandwiches were good at the cafe but I'd pass on the French fries next time. All-in-all a great day trip.

Visited this college campus on a school counselor bus tour. I’m only a little familiar with Lexington as I have a friend who lives here. Our hosts were friendly & gave an informative presentation; they also provided us with a delightful lunch from DV8 Kitchen. We went on a toasty tour 🥵 & in my opinion, there wasn’t anything aesthetically pleasing about the campus, from the outside anyway. Huge public research university; undergrad & grad students it’s like 36,000 folks!! 🤯

The school does everything they can to cost the students (basically their parents) as much money as possible. The meal packages are designed to cost dorm residents the maximum possible. They offer meal plans to students living off campus that are better and cheaper than plans available to students living on campus. 175 anytime meals that don't expire for $1600 per semester for off campus, compared to 10 meals per week for 16 weeks (160 meals total) for $2050 to students living in a dorm, and the meals expire at the end of every week if not used. This is just one example of their predatory practices. They know every angle on how to extract money from the parents, while telling the parents they cannot talk to them about their child, and the child needs to make all requests for changes or information etc. They take advantage of barely adults because they know basically kids don't know any better and usually do not follow through on things.

Parked in 15 min parking and didnt get a ticket. Dr was able to treat me during my appointment. Great experience with everyone I interacted with.

The people are loving down home sothern folks who give their all for life and country

It was the worst experience of my life, I lost my was to be husband today! I was the surrogate of his medical and had a directive and they ignored it and gave him morphine until it killed him. All within 15 mins. Then yesterday a nurse gave him a deathly combination of meds to a person with lung cancer and put him is respiratory distress, it took all day just to get his blood pressure and vitals normal. This place is a death sentence... And not to mention how rude the nurses & Drs were. I asked for a self discharge and was told by 3 practitioners that he wasn't going to get very far with there tubes in his side , and he wouldn't have enough oxygen to get to the parking lot Bec he wasn't taking there's! They tried to force me to sign a DNR! I hate this hospital, and I felt something uncomfortable and kept saying I'm ready to get outta here, but they wouldn't allow it.

All of the staff, nurses, PAs, NP, and doctors are all so kind and helpful. My careteam at UK created a care plan with chemo, radiation, simulations, and more. I feel everyone there is there because they want to help and they care. Thank you for what you do! Allie

A stroll down memory lane. I saw where 8000 of us protested Kent st. The ROTC building we tried to break into (below) and the place where we burned down one. We badly need those days again.

We enjoy it every time we go there. The staff are friendly, the space nice and the exhibits varied. My kids like the elevator the best usually but we're working on that.

The space was smaller than I expected (we visited without knowing anything about it) but I did enjoy a lot of the pieces that I saw. The front desk staff were friendly, and there is a small gift shop in the lobby area.

Very small museum, not a ton of art. They offer free Family Days periodically (once a month?). I've attended twice with my 10yo and 7yo kids. The first time was great, an employee discussed a few peices on display and told us about color theory, after which the kids mixed their own clay colors and made their own sculptures. The second time, a guy gave us blank paper and markers and told us to color. I'll give Family Day another try, but won't be visiting just to see the small collection.

Nice small gallery. Worth a visit.

One star, because they had a nice exhibit on pottery that was quite well done. But, in my opinion, the rest of the museum stunk. There was a large collection of photographs of pretty much nothing, most of the pictures looked like pictures you would take by accident and delete from your camera. Some of the artwork was vulgar, that's not art.

Was not anything like we imagined. Very clean open and art was just not what we expected. There was some neat 1000+ year old pottery on display that was amazing. Took us 40 minutes to read what we wanted and restrooms were very clean as well.

Wonderful rotating exhibit areas change often, however; the permanent collection has faded over time and shows signs of serious deterioration/lack of proper care, which is quite disappointing. The entirety of the first floor smells...and smells very bad. I am not sure what the smell is exactly, but it smells....like....I don't know. It smells like urine. I don't know what else to say there, it is pretty rough. Small and lacking care. Pretty much a disappointment on my visit to KY.

The statues and fountain were neat to see. The problem we encountered while there was a family swimming in the fountain. They had their dog tied around one of the lights and all it did was bark while a little boy splashed everything. Then a lady that is with said boy gets in the water wearing only her bra and puts a kitten in to swim. All this is taking place under the do not swim sign. Then at the other end, there was a couple dry humping at the mini horse statue. The whole visit was a great family experience. There is a cool park right across the street we retreated to and spend about an hour there

Very nice and life like. Parking can be hard to find. However there is more space behind the statues.

Stunning sculptures await at Thoroughbred Park This park spans 2.5 acres, and is a tribute to the Thoroughbred industry. You can admire seven incredibly life-size bronze racehorses, all masterfully crafted by renowned artist Gwen Reardon. There are 42 plaques honoring industry legends as you stroll through the park. While the vicinity can be a bit challenging with parking, locals are welcoming. Nearby street parking is also available across the street in a gravel parking lot. Truly, it's a photo-worthy dive into history!

This is a tiny little park located at the intersection of a busy road. It is worth a stop though to check out the beautiful statues of the jockey ridden horses.

Really cool little scenic park to take pictures of statues and read about some of the all-time great people in the racing industry. Kids love to splash in the fountains or run up and down the grassy hill behind the fountains.

Nice Peaceful park where you can go read a book and relax. There is a coffee shop rite beside the park. Benches are provided. However, there are some homeless folk who hang out here as well (just in case you have some type of aphobia) For the most part they won't bother ya!! Enjoy!!

Gorgeous sculptures! The horses were super realistic. The neighborhood was a bit rough, but everyone we encountered was friendly. Parking could be a bit difficult, but street parking is available nearby.

Great park! Lots of stuff for climbing up high. Great water area too! Always a lot of people here.

We stopped here for a picnic lunch during a road trip. It was cute and soooo much bigger than our parks at home.... I mean a water park/ splash pad in the playground area!!! So jealous!!

Visited this park while traveling through town to let my toddler burn off some energy. One of the nicest parks we've seen in a while. Separate play grounds for small kids and big kids. Lots of activity zones to keep little ones entertained

Great playground. Right near the... Lake. Can watch the ducks and geese. Looked at the splash pad before we even got to the playground. Kids give it two thumbs up.

A great city park. Tons to explore here very large park. It provides a fenced dog park area, disc golf course and tons of trails for walking or jogging. Great scenery and clean environment. Park does have bathrooms throughout the park.

Jacobson Park in Lexington, Kentucky is a hidden gem for outdoor enthusiasts and families alike. The park offers a beautiful, tranquil setting with a large lake and plenty of green spaces for picnics and relaxation. It's a fantastic place for a leisurely stroll, a game of frisbee, or a family day out. The playgrounds and splash pad are perfect for kids, and the well-maintained walking trails are great for a peaceful walk or jog. The park also features a dog park, making it a favorite spot for pet owners. The fishing opportunities on the lake add to the recreational options. While Jacobson Park is a wonderful destination, it can get crowded during weekends and special events, so timing your visit is key for a more peaceful experience. Overall, it's a fantastic place to enjoy the outdoors and connect with nature in the heart of Lexington.

The kids and I love this place, oh lake you can fish in, big playground for the kids bridge with the decks under, The water splash area the kids love it! Doesn't cost a thing for those things. But the paddle boots will cost you $6 for 30 minutes.

We started at the Iron Works trail head. The ride was beautiful until we got to mile maker 2, then we were in a not so nice part of town many home less and the obvious trail ended and there was ZERO markers and at one point we rode on the road in a "Bike lane" but the problem with that was it was mostly filled with parked cars. So take the trail but turn around at marker 2. BTW we never saw marker 1.

Nice bike path through some farmland, not as nice near the city though.

I learned about the Legacy Trail on a previous visit and decided to check it out next time I was in town. The next time I was in town I just put my running shoes on and took off running on the trail. The path was very nicely paved and clean. It went through green spaces and city spaces with lots of interesting things to look at. There were other walkers, runners, and bikers on the trail, but not overly crowded. I ended up running approximately 6 miles without even noticing it because the trail was so dynamic with interesting things and places along the way. NOTE: If you go south to the southern most end of the trail on Mon, Wed, and Fri, you might encounter a large group of homeless people sitting by the trail. Don't be alarmed, they are waiting for free meals at the Foodchain food bank.

My favorite biking path in Lexington. Start at the Horse Park or Berea Roads Soccer fields, and make your way into downtown Lexington if you want (a little sketchy on that end, and poorly marked). Rarely crowded, easy elevation changes, a bit of variety in the scenery. Great way to spend a couple healthy hours! 🚴‍♂️ 🚵‍♀️

Best place to go cycling uninterrupted in Lexington without worrying about when you will have to use a highway or larger road with high speed limits

Wonderful bike, walking trail, however when within 1 mile of downtown Lexington it gets really questionable. I felt unsafe, uncomfortable and I decided to turn around.

So beautiful. Highly recommend.

Excellent park, water is split from the playground with bathrooms in the middle. It's awesome!

New models, unique structures, well-spaced, high-quality park. The splash pad is the same, really nice. Not terribly far from anywhere in Lexington, and quite a bit less crowded than some of the others. Would like to check out more of the park lands, seems expansive and awesome

Great place for children to play. Cool splash pad, slides, swings and more. Lots of benches for parents.

Great park to host your events! Had a wonderful birthday party here!

SO MUCH SPACE! Huge fields, large unique fun playground. Splash area. Nice large restrooms. Great spot for events such as the Kite Festival, which is what we went to today. Several covered pavilions. We will have to come back when it is warmer to play in the water. Love this park!

Love the beautiful space and the trees and grass. ONLY wish you could let your dogs run free at the park beside the fenced-in area. They have horseback riding so I understand.

Spacious park, well maintained. Parking is easy and plentiful.

Gorgeous design! While in a roadtrip through Lexington with my husband, we happened upon Triangle Park. How could you not? This park, that is the shape of its name, is one of a kind! Located next to the Rupp Arena, the fountains draw you in from afar! The park area is grassy and is the center of the triangle with a food place located to the right and tables with chairs throughout. Walk close to the fountains and enjoy a mist of cool water especially during these hot temperatures. The sound alone can clear your head on the most stressful day. Good for kids and dogs 🐾 Would definitely suggest a stop by! *wheelchair accessible entrance and parking. Picnic tables available.

I’ve only been to Triangle Park a few times, but the times I went, I had a decent experience, mainly during late summer and early fall so far. It's a decently large park for being right in the middle of the dense city, giving you a pretty good break from the surrounding concrete jungle. I’ve yet to visit the park during any events, but I’ve heard they’re pretty fun, especially the ones during winter, so I can’t wait for those. The only downsides I’ve experienced when I’ve visited is that the traffic of the surrounding roads can get decently loud and annoying, there's the occasional piece of litter on the floor, and finally, the tables there somewhat frequently have trash left on them from whoever used it last. Which could be partially because there aren’t many trash cans within the park. Overall, though, it's a nice park and a good break from the concrete buildings around it. It's just unfortunate that it's been neglected a little bit.

Unfortunately this nice little park is overrun by homeless and drunks. The trash is everywhere from the taco stand. The beautiful fountain and the fact that city takes a decent care of the trees, flowers and the grass aren't distracting from the unpleasant appearance. Could've been so much more, but looks abandoned at times.

I grew up in Lexington but I live in Oregon now. I grew up during the 80's. We never saw homeless people in the park back then. You rarely saw someone flying a sign or panhandling though you did see it occasionally. Mom always wanted to give them a couple dollars. I do miss a lot about Lexington, I really do. I had to leave. I needed something different. Please tip your grocery store clerks when they help you load your groceries, if you can. Love and miss You Lexington.

Pretty and quaint park in downtown Lexington! It’s definitely small, but there’s a beautiful walkway, places to sit/chat/eat/work, And beautiful waterworks that had to a refreshing and energizing environment.

We saw this nice little park in the center of town - it definitely drew us in to walk over there and check it out. Looks like it is well utilized by locals. Very stunning water feature, especially when lit up at night.

This park is awesome and well designed fot the community here. It reminded me of home in Chattanooga but they don't have a professional football stadium or baseball team. The Red's do come during off season to play there. So, much to do here, architecture, history, art etc. What's not to like

A very simple but awesome place. Two very old cottages with a rich history and a pretty cool water supply for the city of Georgetown.

Interesting little park, large spring feeding city water works at one end and the oldest bridge still in use at the other end. A couple at the park looked to be homeless but neither were bagging. If you're close and like history it is worth the stop.

Has great historical significance to Georgetown. Nice park. It does have the water dept setup there so not a great beauty but nice in general.

Small park with large picnic parvilon. Porta potty available. Outstanding Revolutionary War Memorial market at site. Recommended for the marker.

The beauty and peace are overwhelming. You can't hear traffic. You only hear sounds from the nature around you. It's a perfect place to pray and meditate. A place to collect your thoughts and release the stress we carry.

Small adorable park that represents something so big. I'm happy to be able to say I've got the pleasure of going. 🇺🇸⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

What a nice little creek side park in Georgetown, KY. Visited for a live band show. Glad we discovered it.

Went down for the St. Patrick's Day festival and parade. Parking was entirely too expensive.

It was a moving sight for me.