Parks and Trails in Prospect, KY: Harrods Creek Park and the City's Other Parks

By Spencer Lowe, Real Estate Go To · Licensed Kentucky real estate agent since 2019 · Updated November 4, 2026

Key Takeaway / Quick Answer: Harrods Creek Park is the City of Prospect, KY's largest park at 109 acres, with about 4 miles of trails, fishing and a canoe/kayak launch, according to the city. The city also lists Putney Pond and The Woodlands Park (26 acres) and Little Hunting Creek Park (nearly 4 acres). Harrods Creek and Putney Pond are open dawn to dusk.

I'm Spencer Lowe, a Kentucky real estate agent licensed since 2019 with Real Estate Go To, serving Prospect, KY and the Louisville area. If you're thinking about a move to Prospect, it helps to know where you'd actually go for a walk or a paddle. This guide sticks to what the City of Prospect publishes about its own parks. For everything else about the area, start with my page from Spencer Lowe, Prospect KY real estate agent, and my complete guide to moving to Prospect, KY.

Park details change, so check with the city before you plan a trip, especially for hours, parking and launch conditions.

What Parks Does the City of Prospect Have?

The City of Prospect describes its parks on its About the Parks page. Here's how the three I can confirm compare by size.

Acreage as stated by the City of Prospect, KY on its park pages (Little Hunting Creek Park is described as spanning nearly 4 acres). Checked November 4, 2026.

Harrods Creek Park

Harrods Creek Park is the city's largest. According to the City of Prospect, the park is 109 acres with about 4 miles of trails, offering hiking that ranges from easy to moderate. The city describes it as nestled in the Hunting Creek subdivision, and lists bird-watching, fishing and a canoe/kayak launch among its activities. It's open dawn to dusk.

The city says Prospect provides the only free public access to Harrods Creek. Public access and parking are at the Montero Drive trailhead, one block from the intersection of Montero Drive and Deep Creek Drive, and at the parking lot at the bottom of the access road.

If you're curious about the neighborhood around the park, see my post on living in Hunting Creek, Prospect KY. If living near the water is part of the appeal, my guide to Harrods Landing waterfront condos on Harrods Creek covers that part of Prospect.

Putney Pond and The Woodlands Park

The city describes this park as 26 acres with a variety of woodland trails, a pond and surrounding wetlands. Hiking is rated easy to moderate, and the city lists bird-watching and fishing. It's open dawn to dusk.

Little Hunting Creek Park

The city says Little Hunting Creek Park spans nearly 4 acres and takes its name from the stream that winds through the middle of the park. For details on what's there today, see the city's park page or call City Hall.

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Prospect, KY City Parks at a Glance

Park	Size	What the city lists
Harrods Creek Park	109 acres	About 4 miles of trails (easy to moderate), bird-watching, fishing, canoe/kayak launch; dawn to dusk
Putney Pond and The Woodlands Park	26 acres	Woodland trails (easy to moderate), pond and wetlands, bird-watching, fishing; dawn to dusk
Little Hunting Creek Park	Nearly 4 acres	Stream through the middle of the park

How to Check a Park Before You Go

Start with the city's park page. The City of Prospect posts acreage, hours and access information for each park.
Check hours. The city lists Harrods Creek Park and Putney Pond and The Woodlands Park as open dawn to dusk.
Plan your parking. Harrods Creek Park's public access and parking are off Montero Drive.
Call before a paddle. Conditions at any creek launch can change, so confirm with the city before you bring a boat.

For a broader look at the trade-offs of living here, see my pros and cons of living in Prospect, KY.

Frequently Asked Questions About Parks in Prospect, KY

Q: What is the biggest park in Prospect, KY?

Among the City of Prospect's own parks, Harrods Creek Park is the largest at 109 acres, with about 4 miles of trails, fishing and a canoe/kayak launch, according to the city. It's open dawn to dusk, with public access and parking at the Montero Drive trailhead.

Q: Are there hiking trails in Prospect, KY?

Yes. Harrods Creek Park has about 4 miles of trails, and Putney Pond and The Woodlands Park has woodland trails, according to the City of Prospect. The city rates hiking at both parks as easy to moderate.

Q: Can you launch a canoe or kayak in Prospect, KY?

The City of Prospect lists a canoe/kayak launch at Harrods Creek Park and says Prospect provides the only free public access to Harrods Creek. Check with the city for current conditions before you go.

Q: Are Prospect's parks open at night?

The city lists Harrods Creek Park and Putney Pond and The Woodlands Park as open dawn to dusk. Check the city's park page for current hours and rules before you go.

Want to Live Near Prospect's Parks and Trails?

If being close to trails or the water matters in your home search, call or text me, Spencer Lowe, at +1-502-974-0099, or visit spencerlowerealestate.com. I can pull recent sales for the parts of Prospect you're considering and help you compare them.

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Data sources: City of Prospect (About the Parks; Harrods Creek Park, Putney Pond and The Woodlands, and Little Hunting Creek park pages). All checked November 4, 2026. Information changes; verify details before making decisions.

Disclaimer: This article is general information, not legal, tax, financial or lending advice. Market data is from the GLAR MLS via Flexmls and the other sources listed above; it is deemed reliable but not guaranteed, and it changes over time. Verify school assignments, property taxes, HOA rules, flood zones and other details with the appropriate office, lender, attorney or tax professional before making decisions.

Spencer Lowe is a real estate agent licensed in Kentucky since 2019 with Real Estate Go To. (502) 974-0099. Equal Housing Opportunity.