A Setting As Unique As Your Love Story
Holds ceremonies and receptions
The Parklands of Floyds Fork is a donor-supported park system in Louisville, Kentucky offering 2 venues to couples hosting their special day. The Park offers a charming combination of beautiful outdoor areas and stunning indoor spaces. The dedicated events team pride themselves on providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
The Parklands of Floyds Fork caters to large and small weddings. There are both indoor /outdoor ceremony options, along with reception options, at both locations.
Beckley Creek Park offers The Gheens Foundation Lodge. The lodge can accommodate 25 to 300 guests including terrace, event/ceremony lawn, UPS Great Room and Parklands Room. With floor to ceiling windows you can always bring the outside in, no matter the weather.
Turkey Run Park offers the Hockensmith Barn, which provides a large rustic indoor area that can seat up to 225 guests. It features exposed support and overhead wooden beams, while having a simple elegant charm. A private event/ceremony lawn is also included. The Barn is a seasonal rental and not temperature controlled.
The experienced team at the Parklands of Floyds Fork offers a range of packages and services that you can customize to meet your needs. The team aims to provide a blank canvas where you can indulge your creative spirit. The venues are easily accessible, have plenty of parking for guests and give your event that park-like setting.
13+ years in business
Speaks English
Small team (2-10 members)
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Barn
Park
Venue Service Offerings
Service Staff
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Reviews
5.0
out of 5.025 reviews
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Gheens Foundation Lodge at The Parklands receives glowing reviews for being a perfect wedding venue, offering a beautiful setting with large windows showcasing trees and wildflowers. The event coordinators are proactive and attentive, making the planning process smooth and ensuring a flawless wedding day. The lodge provides ample space, strong vendor recommendations, and helpful staff, including coordinator Melissa. Guests enjoy the outdoor space for ceremonies and yard games, emphasizing a magical and unforgettable experience, especially for theme weddings. Highly recommended for a dream wedding setting.Review photos
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Marissa M
5.0
12/21/2025
We had our ceremony and reception at Gheens Foundation Lodge and everything was so perfect!!
Emily H
5.0
6/10/2025
We had our ceremony, reception, and pictures at the Hockensmith Barn (in the Silo Center) with the parklands. Their team was great to work with and our wedding was amazing. They he...
lped connect us with other vendors and worked great with our coordinator and guests. Cannot recommend this park enough! They directed guests to parking, made sure that guests knew where to sit, etc.
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Liz W
5.0
9/12/2024
We've been to The Parklands multiple times to hike and kayak but hadn't been to an event held there. Throughout the planning process, the event coordinators at The Parklands' Gheen...
's Foundation Lodge were proactive in reaching out, solving any potential issues, and made us feel at ease. The venue itself is beautiful, with the extra large windows looking out to the beautiful trees and wildflowers. In the last few years, native wildflowers were grown just outside Gheen's making a perfect spot for a private first look and really made us feel like we were in our own little world. The getting ready room was a game changer on our wedding day...having a spot for me and my friends to get ready together was one of my favorite parts! The team was courteous and willing to help with whatever was needed; for instance, our coordinator, Melissa, saw some flowers from the flower kids' baskets had fallen onto the venue floor and she immediately cleaned it up. The outdoor space was perfect for our ceremony and having space for yard games was a wonderful way to keep guests entertained all night.
We are so happy we had our wedding at The Parklands Gheen's Foundation Lodge and recommend it to any couple!
Sinclair G
5.0
4/24/2024
We got married at the Gheens Foundation Lodge, and it was amazing. Toni and her team were pleasant and helpful, and the venue was so beautiful. We had plenty of space, their vendor...
team is strong, and they did a wonderful job of setting the space up perfectly for us. We couldn’t imagine getting married anywhere else, and we would do it again in a heartbeat!
Makayla P
5.0
6/06/2023
This was the best reception that we could have booked to match our fantasy-themed wedding. The wooden architecture and the barrel bar tables created a rustic look that made our mag...
ical day feel more special than we could have expected.
Sara R
5.0
11/10/2022
This is such a beautiful space and the staff was very accommodating! Perfect if you love the outdoors and it would be beautiful rain or shine as they have floor to ceiling windows ...
in the Great Room (which we used for our reception). They do require you to use their food/beverage vendors (a list of about 8 companies), but the catering company we used through them was amazing.
Mary H
5.0
8/28/2022
We are so happy we had our wedding reception at Gheens Foundation Lodge! It was a beautiful venue and everyone we worked with was so organized, flexible, and helpful in planning ou...
r event. There was lots of space both indoors and outdoors for our guests to have fun!
Haley M
5.0
3/28/2022
The venue was everything and then some! It was more beautiful than we even imagined it could be! They were also so easy to work with and made my vision come to life! They were also...
incredibly helpful and were able to make changes quickly and efficiently when needed! Guests raved about how spectacular the venue was and we couldn’t agree more!
Stephanie V
5.0
12/04/2021
Gheen's Foundation Lodge was stunning in October. We couldn't have been happier. We knew from the jump that this would be where we would get married, and we had no regrets. We are...
still getting compliments on how beautiful our venue was. Beth is amazing to work with and responds to emails quickly. Day of, she was indispensable when getting everything together and organized. Between her and my planner, I didn't have to worry about anything.
Leah R
5.0
6/28/2021
This venue was perfect for our wedding! We had Alyssa as our venue coordinator and she was literally the best to work with. Unfortunately, she is moving on to a new job, so our act...
ual venue coordinator day of was Beth who also did an amazing job! We got so many compliments on the venue space and we had our ceremony outside and our reception inside but people also still had access to outside as well. Navigating planning a wedding through covid was horrendous, but Alyssa was literally a saving grace. They were very easy to work with and I have zero regrets having my wedding here.
India L
5.0
11/12/2020
We absolutely loved this venue! We had to make a last minute decision to move inside because it was cooler and rainy. Everything looked absolutely beautiful and they were able to a...
ccommodate our needs even though it was during Covid. Beth was excellent to work with and made everything move smoothly.
Jazmin S
5.0
10/13/2020
We absolutely loved the Gheens Foundation Lodge in the Parklands. It has a private grassy area for an outdoor ceremony, a nice patio for cocktail hour, a huge reception hall, as a ...
well as a smaller room for a more intimate event. And the big beautiful windows make for dreamy photos. Their event staff was very accessible and helpful and I loved working with them.
Chelsea C
5.0
6/24/2020
Hockensmith Barn is STUNNING and spacious. We originally had both our ceremony and reception scheduled at Hockensmith Barn, but unfortunately we had to completely change our weddin...
g plans due to the pandemic. Alyssa and her team went above and beyond to help us rearrange our plans. They refunded our original deposit and allowed us to pay a smaller fee to use only the outdoor area next to the barn for our 12-person wedding. Alyssa was even on-site before/during the ceremony to help us get settled. We could not have imagined a better experience. We highly recommended The Parklands!
Alyssa E
5.0
7/29/2019
Gheens Foundation Lodge was an amazing venue. It was beautiful and the staff were so helpful throughout the entire process.
Jessica E
5.0
6/30/2019
My husband and I got married here in June at Gheen’s Foundation Lodge. Our venue was absolutely beautiful with floor to ceiling windows and incredible natural views. For the price ...
you will pay here, you won’t find anywhere with more natural beauty or space anywhere near the Louisville area! Not to mention, the staff at Gheens was AMAZING and was there to help us every step of the way! Not only did they help us figure out the setup for our big day, they also connected us with vendors, helped us with setup on the day of, and were on hand until the end of the wedding to help out. A big shout out to Toni Woodard, who was so sweet and so great at communicating with us and answering any and all questions we had. Overall, this is just an incredible venue and I have absolutely zero complaints. Would definitely recommend to any bride out there!
Alexa K
5.0
5/27/2019
My wedding was May 25th and this venue was amazing. Shout out to Toni & Alyssa for answering all of my questions, making the perfect suggestions, and allowing my crazy family to ta...
ke over for the day. You all were truly amazing! Everyone was able to find the place, and even though the splash pad was open they had someone closed off the parking lot and allowed ample amounts of spots for all of my guests. There is so much space in the venue I don't believe anyone every felt crowded, and all of my vendors were able to pile in, set up, and get the job done without having to step over anyone else. If you are wanting a venue that allows you the freedom of ceremony & reception in the same area, and a great back up plan for rainy days, I highly suggest this place right here!
Brittney C
5.0
6/08/2018
I used the Gheens Foundation Lodge in Beckley Creek Park for my reception, and I absolutely loved it! The staff was great to work with and accommodating. The space was so beautiful...
and the floor to ceiling windows are completely breathtaking! The space offers a couple of different outside options as well, from the patio overlooking the creek to the large yard with a silo in the back. I would highly recommend this space for larger wedding parties (it can accommodate up to 300).
Megan W
5.0
11/02/2017
This place is just BEAUTIFUL. Caitlyn is fabulous to work with and very accommodating. Do your best to book this place early!! It is well worth it. With the large windows and beaut...
iful landscaping and trees in the background means very few decorations are needed. I got married in October and it was PERFECT. I could not have picked a better venue. They are very helpful with the layout, having a plan B (for rain if you're getting married outside), and ensuring vendors are all set. The place was clean and ready to go when we came. I cannot express enough how awesome this place is! The bridal suite has tons of mirrors and plugs and can be locked when you leave the room. The staff is just amazing. You guys have got this down to a T!
Katie E
5.0
10/27/2017
We worked with Caitlyn Hulls while organizing everything for our big day and she and the entire Gheen's staff were WONDERFUL to work with! Caitlyn was prompt and organized and incr...
edibly friendly through the whole process. We could not have asked for anymore out of a wedding venue. The place itself is gorgeous and everything we wanted in a venue. We had so many compliments from guests about how pretty and clean the facility was. Thank you for everything you did to make our day so special!
Allison R
5.0
7/27/2017
The Gheens lodge was a fantastic wedding venue! Everything about it is beautiful, especially if you love nature but want an indoor hall. The staff is so kind and easy to work with...
. They are very professional and organized and did their best to help my day run smoothly. Highly recommend!
Teresa F
5.0
8/24/2016
My wife and I had our wedding and reception at Gheens lodge in 07/2016. The venue is so breathtakingly beautiful. When we first looked at the venue, we knew right away that we wa...
nted to get married there. We love nature and the floor to ceiling windows around most of the room have such beautiful views. It was amazing to have an inside wedding that felt like we were in the middle of nature but not be outside sweating in July.
Everyone is so friendly and helpful, especially Toni. She has such a pleasant, friendly, and calm demeanor. Toni was great to work with. She answered all of our questions patiently; which I tend to ask a lot of questions so it was great. Toni also worked with my mom and my mom was so happy that planning, paying, etc. was easy and straightforward.
We also got married on a late Friday morning and got an awesome deal for the venue. It wasn't too expensive if you rent the whole facility on a weekend, but using just the Great Room / UPS Room on a weekday really saved us money.
We came across the venue just through looking on the internet. Even though the venue isn't one of the first listed and doesn't have many (any?) picture on here, this is a venue that you don't want to miss. It's so beautiful, affordable, and they are friendly. If you're not sure, at least go visit. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
Brittany S
4.0
5/04/2016
Gheens was the first reception venue we looked at and we stopped our search after that visit. The floor to ceiling windows overlooking Floyd's Fork are breathtaking and really make...
it feel like you are outside while still providing the comfort of knowing your event won't be compromised by the weather. The space was great for our 175-person reception with a good size dance floor and stage for our band. The cocktail room was perfect for our cocktail hour and they were able to play our slideshow on the projector screen for us throughout our event. The atmosphere was perfect for our wedding reception - We definitely recommend if you are looking for a rustic feel without the worry of an outdoor reception! The park also provided plenty of photo opportunities for our wedding party.
Ben W
5.0
1/22/2016
The Gheens Foundation Lodge was the first venue we viewed and I wish we had stopped then, because it was perfect and nothing else compared. We used the lawn for our ceremony and th...
e great room for our reception and couldn’t have been happier. The floor to ceiling windows, exposed beams, and variety of scenery make the venue truly unique and make for great photos. Sam and Toni were both quick and responsive with all of our questions, and worked with us to resolve issues we had with vendors, delivery changes, etc. I highly recommend Gheens Foundation Lodge!
Anonymous
5.0
4/24/2014
As soon as I walked into the Lodge, I could see myself getting married there. More than the beautiful setting and fabulous new building, Sam and Tracy are wonderful people to work ...
with. They went above and beyond what I would have ever expected them to do to help with my wedding. They were so flexible and so eager to share in my joy.
The UPS Great Room is mostly made up of windows looking out over the park and a creek so it felt like we were outside (which had been my intention). I would not have gotten married anywhere else!
Katie H
5.0
10/22/2013
This brand new building just opened in the Spring and is absolutely gorgeous inside and out. Overlooking Floyd's Fork, the spacious lodge has a main reception hall seating up to 3...
00 people as well as a secondary room for your buffet and a bridal suite. Sam is the location coordinator and is excellent to work with. He has a lot of great suggestions for other vendors and is very helpful. Couldn't have picked a better place for my wedding!
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