Gheens Foundation Lodge

Gheens Foundation Lodge is an event venue at 1421 Beckley Creek Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40245.

Gheens Foundation Lodge is located in Louisville, Kentucky. The venue is part of the Louisville parks system, which was originally designed by Frederick Law Olmsted in the early 1890s. The lodge is connected to the efforts of 21st Century Parks, Inc., founded in 2004. Construction of The Parklands began in 2011, including the opening of Marshall Playground and Sprayground. Various parks such as Beckley Creek Park, Pope Lick Park, Turkey Run Park, Broad Run Park, and Strand have opened between 2013 and 2016. Additional features include the Silo Center Bike Park and Moss Gibbs Woodland Garden.

Address

1421 Beckley Creek Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40245

Phone

(502) 815-0277

County

Jefferson County

Louisville, Kentucky, is located in Jefferson County along the Ohio River near the Indiana state line. Founded in 1778 by George Rogers Clark, the city grew around the Falls of the Ohio, a natural river barrier important for early river traffic. Louisville was named after King Louis XVI of France and became an incorporated city in 1828. It is best known for hosting the first Kentucky Derby in 1875 at Churchill Downs and for producing Louisville Slugger baseball bats. The city also played a significant role during the Civil War as a Union stronghold. Visitors can fly into Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, which also serves as a major UPS air hub. Nearby landmarks include the Falls of the Ohio and Neighborhood House Louisville.

Getting there

Rail and air

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport serves as the main commercial airport and UPS air hub.