City: Louisville, KY

Category: Parks & Recreation

Telephone: (812) 283-9274

Address: 2404 Greentree North

Description: Say Louisville (remember not to pronounce the “s”), and the first thing that comes to mind is the Kentucky Derby. Actually, you can drop the “Kentucky” because there is only one Derby as far as the country is concerned. As Earth revolves on its axis, so Louisville revolves around its annual Run for the Roses. It defines the city not only in a sports capacity, but also in its traditions and culture. The social calendar starts and ends with the Derby. The city can compete with any in the country for its sports legacy. It is home to Muhammad Ali and the Louisville Slugger, and its athletic creds grow when you consider that stars like Darrell Griffith, Harold “Pee Wee” Reese, Paul Hornung, Wes Unseld, and Phil Simms all grew up in the Louisville area. It also has one of the most vibrant college sports scenes in the nation, in addition to championship golf and more.