About

 
 

What is Progress Park?

Progress Park is a 12 acre hidden gem, nestled right in the city limits of Louisville, KY. It is an all-inclusive glamping resort & event venue designed to allow guests to unplug and focus on the FUN! In a world where everything moves at lightning speed, our goal is to provide an opportunity for you to slow down, disconnect from the hustle of life, and create memories to last a lifetime.

Progress Park is a private property, visited by reservation only. Currently there are 8 Airstreams, a bunkhouse and 2 houses available for overnight rentals, as well as many options for customizing your next event.

About The Owners…

Hey Ya’ll! We’re the Pifers & McDowells. We’re long time friends who had a couple of campers and a dream! It has blossomed into something incredibly unique, that we are honored to share with YOU!

Both of our families are passionate about travel, design, camping and the outdoors, and when we discovered this property, we began envisioning how to incorporate all of those things into one unique experience unlike anything Louisville has ever seen.

We hope to have the opportunity to host you!

Mike, Val, Karey & Nick (and Hunter, Hadley, Mary Kate & Ava)

Photo by Meagan Jordan Photography

 

Overview of the Property

 
 

The most amazing thing about Progress Park is that it feels like you’ve escaped into the great outdoors, yet you’re still inside the city limits. Our property is conveniently located less than 10 miles from Churchill Downs, the Kentucky Expo Center and downtown Louisville. It’s just a few miles from the Highlands or Nulu neighborhoods, so if you’re up for some shopping, a nice dinner or a yoga class, it’s just down the road. And if you’re stocking up for your week of Glamping, you’re only about a mile from the many conveniences such as Costco, Kroger, Target, Walmart and Starbucks.

Our 11 glamping rental units are scattered around a 2 acre pond, and includes 5 beaches, each of which are stocked with their own set of kayaks, canoes & paddleboards along with life jackets.

Our event center and pavilion are used for all types of events, big or small. From birthday & graduation parties to weddings & corporate events, we guarantee the most unique setting in Louisville.

The perimeter of the property has a mulched, groomed hiking trail, great for a nature hike or even a scavenger hunt!

And in the center of the property you’ll find our games lawn & Playground are where you can enjoy shuffleboard, cornhole, ladder golf, volleyball, basketball, gaga ball, tether ball and more!

This map helps show you a complete overview of our 12 acre property.

 

Where is it?

 

LOCAL STUFF

JUST UP THE ROAD: Target, Costco, Kroger, Walmart, Starbucks, Chick Fil-a, Lowes, Thornton’s Gas Station

CLOSE TO ALL THE LOUISVILLE HOT SPOTS:

  • Churchill Downs (9 mi)

  • KY Expo Center (7 mi)

  • KY International Convention Center (11 mi)

  • Louisville Zoo (5 mi)

  • Louisville Slugger Museum (12 mi)

  • Louisville Slugger Field (11 mi)

  • Louisville Mega Caverns (5 mi)

  • Waterfront Plaza & Walking Bridge (11 mi)

  • Urban Bourbon Trail (12 mi)

  • Evan Williams Experience (12 mi)

  • 4th Street Live (11 mi)

  • Highlands Neighborhood (4 mi)

  • St. Matthews Neighborhood (6 mi)

  • Downtown (11 mi)

  • Germantown (11 mi)

COFFEE:

BREAKFAST/BRUNCH SPOTS:

LOCAL LUNCH/DINNER SPOTS: Louisville is a foodie town, there are so many great options!

DESSERT

DRINKS/NIGHTLIFE

  • Off the Rails Tasting Room & Wine Depot (tasting room & wine bar - Buechel 1 mile from us)

  • Holy Grale (on Bardstown Rd)

  • Copper & Kings - Butchertown

  • Rec -Bar (vintage arcade & bar in Jtown)

  • 8UP Elevated Drinkery (Downtown)

  • The Seltzery - (Nulu)

  • Gerstles (live music, dance floor & food/drinks - St. Matthews)

  • Drakes (bar food, great spot to watch a game - St. Matthews)

BREWERIES

  • 3rd Turn Brewing - Jtown

  • TEN20 Craft Brewery - Germantown

  • West Sixth Brewing Co - Nulu

  • Gravely Brewing Co - Highalnds

  • Monnik Beer Co - Germantown

  • Mile Wide Beer Co. - Highlands

  • Against the Grain Brewery - At Louisville Slugger Stadium

  • Great Flood - Highlands

  • Goodwood Brewery - downtown

BOURBON BARS

  • NEAT Bourbon Bar & Bottle Shop - Highlands (BEST around)

  • Down one Bourbon Bar - Downtown

  • Merle’s Whiskey Kitchen - Downtown

  • North of Bourbon - Germantown

  • Gertie’s Whiskey Bar - Nulu

DISTILLERIES IN LOUISVILLE

  • Rabbit Hole

  • Angel’s Envy

  • Old Forester

  • Kentucky Peerless

  • Michter’s

  • Stitzel Weller

  • Evan Williams

  • Jeptha Creed (shelbyville)

  • Copper & Kings (Brandy)

DISTILLERIES EAST OF LOUISVILLE

  • Woodford Reserve

  • Wild Turkey

  • Buffalo Trace

  • Four Roses

DISTILLERIES SOUTH OF LOUISVILLE

  • Maker’s Mark

  • Evan Williams

  • Jim Beam