Rocky Fork Metro Park

One of the newer metro parks. Very well maintained. Most of the trails are paved and go through woods, prairie and playground. This is a decent size park that offers a lot. It has playground equipment, shelter houses, 2 dog parks, permanent restrooms and plenty of parking.

We already contacted the park 3 times about poison hemlock growing in their park. Nothing has been done about it. Poison hemlock is one of the most dangerous plants on earth. It’s a deadly plant! The flowers grow all over the place and are extremely close to the pathway. They haven’t even put up a sign yet to at least say CAUTION: don’t touch the plants poisonous. I think that’s not okay because there are many people out there who do not know the plant and many children. And some dogs that are on a long leash who might try to eat the plant. It’s just simply not okay to not even put a sign up there. Another thing we noticed is the dog park is closed so many times for absolutely no reason. It’s the perfect weather out and the dog park is closed. It makes no sense at all. I would have loved to give 5 stars but these major things are just simply not okay. I still love walking my dogs there because it is a really beautiful park with lots of wildlife to see and amazing for birdwatchers but a trash can or more benches here and there would be great, too. There’s definitely room for improvement!

Beautiful park. There's a large shelter all the way at the back of the park complete with a fireplace, picnic tables, Adirondack chairs and electric. The park also has 2 dog parks, a playground and trails. Nice clean restrooms are nearby the shelter and dog parks.

Nice clean park. Walking trails, a pet only trail, dog park, and kids park. We saw a cardinal today. It was a nice flash of color on all the sleeping winter plants.

This is a great park to visit if you want to do a nice, paved loop walk. It is quiet and peaceful. It also holds a special place in my heart now because I found my first Metro Parks Winter Hike ornament here. Thanks!

Nice, smallish dog park. Closed in winter ? Short .3 mi. offleash trail. Great for short exercise for my 3 Goldens, smaller dogs would probably be happier, especially if company arrives and it fills the park.

Rainy weather, main park areas closed for dogs. Two trails for walking dogs, small off leash area in center of the park. Larger and longer trails for walking on leash. Well maintained park. Playground: Playground in back of park. Restrooms: Flush toilet and running water to wash hands. A definite plus at any park. Dog-friendliness: Three separate areas with grass for dogs to play. Picnic area: Picnic tables and fixed BBQ areas near the restrooms.

I had a good time visiting this park. There is a nice 1.25 mi paved trail that travels through woods and meadows and there are many bridle trails and dog parks. There’s a cool playground with boulders to climb- there’s something for everyone here! The covered shelter has beautiful wooden chairs overlooking a peaceful meadow.

Love this park! Great paved path wide enough for two strollers and you won’t get run off the path when a bike passes. Love the two mommy and me swings! One for a baby that can sit up and one for an infant who can’t sit up yet!

A nice Metro park at the edge of New Albany. It is better known as a dog park around here. It has two large dog areas with the front main area being divided into large and small dog areas. Dogs may get a little wet in this area in the summer months with the water features. The back more rustic dog play area will leave dogs dirty and muddy just how many dogs like it. Wear boots or shoes that can get muddy after and inclement weather. The play area is not as fancy as many other parks but it keeps the kids happy. The park has abundant walking trails and many frogs can be heard calling in the spring in the various wetland areas. Various birds and inects can be found throughout the park in the grassy areas.