On January 1, 2011, The Parklands of Floyds Fork assumed responsibility of William F. Miles Lakes through an innovative agreement with Metro Louisville. The Parklands of Floyds Fork, a dream realized by the nonprofit 21st Century Parks, will provide all maintenance, operations and programming for William F. Miles Lakes, and will integrate the park and its resources into The Parklands’ overall recreation, education and conservation planning.
PARK INFORMATION
Hours of Operations:
Dawn to Dusk
Address:
15712 Shelbyville Rd., 40245
(Shelbyville Road and Beckley Creek Parkway, east of I-265)
Fishing
Fishing is available at William F. Miles Lakes year-round. Angler and Snapping Turtle Lakes are stocked with trout periodically. We will provide updates as to when the ponds are stocked at nearby kiosks and online. Fishing is also available along Floyds Fork. Floyds Fork is also periodically stocked with trout. Click here to view the Kentucky Fish & Wildlife stocking schedule. Click here to receive these updates by email.
Fishing license can be obtained at Jefferson Memorial Forest or local sporting goods stores and bait shops, or by clicking here.
Community Gardens
Councilman Hal Heiner funded the creation of the Community Gardens and the site has been one of the most successful gardens in the community. Jefferson County Extension Service manages the community garden. There are 60 plots available. To reserve a plot, please call the Jefferson County Extension Service at 502-569-2344.
Canoeing and Paddling:
North Beckley Paddling Access, in Beckley Creek Park near William F. Miles Lakes, is open for paddling. Water trail maps and takeout information is posted on the kiosk near the paddling access. Construction is currently underway on the new Creekside Paddling Access behind Gheens Foundation Lodge.
To help provide a high quality paddling experience during construction, we are opening a fresh section of Floyds Fork starting from the existing Fisherville Canoe Launch and running 3.5 miles downstream to the new, temporary Cane Run Canoe Launch (6500 Echo Trail Road). For your safety, we recommend you detour downstream to this new section to avoid construction activities in the Beckley Park area.