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Department of Parks
Experience Fall's Changes at E.P. 'Tom' Sawyer Hikes
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park invites hikers and walkers to experience fall’s changes during two hikes, Sunday, Oct. 26 and Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008. Both Fall Colors Hikes will begin at 2 p.m.
Fall is a beautiful time of year to adventure outdoors. Join us at E. P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park for a mild guided hike through our trails. We will discuss the secrets behind fall colors and how plants and animals prepare for the coming winter season. Please dress for the weather. Meet at the archery range at 2 p.m.
For more information contact Laura Rissler at 502-429-7270.
E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park is a 570-acre day use park located in northeastern Jefferson County just off the Gene Snyder Freeway. The park was once a farm worked by the former, much larger Central State Hospital. Many remnants, such as barns and cemeteries, still remain on park property. Governor Louie B. Nunn dedicated the park in the fall of 1971. By May of 1975, the park recreation building and pool were officially opened. E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park has hiking and fitness trails, an outdoor pool, indoor gym, lacrosse and soccer fields, softball fields, archery range, and BMX track.
To visit E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park, take the Gene Snyder Freeway (Interstate 265) to Exit 32. Go west on Westport Road to Freys Hill Road. Take Freys Hill Road into the park.
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The Kentucky State Park System is composed of 53 state parks plus an interstate park shared with Virginia. The Department of Parks, an agency of the Tourism, Arts & Heritage Cabinet, operates 17 resort parks with lodges -- more than any other state. Each year, Kentucky parks draw 7 million visitors and contribute $317 million to the economy. For more information on Kentucky parks, visit our Web site at http://www.parks.ky.gov.
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