England-Idlewild Park

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Last Updated: December 5, 2025

England-Idlewild Park is a 175-acre park located in the state of Kentucky.


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Summary

It is a popular destination for visitors of all ages, offering a variety of activities and amenities. Some of the top reasons to visit the park include its beautiful natural scenery, hiking trails, picnic areas, and playgrounds.

One of the main attractions in the park is an old-fashioned steam locomotive train ride that takes visitors on a scenic tour of the park. Other points of interest include a butterfly garden, a fishing pond, and a historic dairy barn that has been converted into a museum.

There are also several sports facilities within the park, including basketball and tennis courts, a disc golf course, and a skate park. In addition, the park hosts several special events throughout the year, such as concerts, festivals, and holiday celebrations.

Interesting facts about England-Idlewild Park include that it was once a working farm owned by a family named England before being turned into a public park in 1972. The park is also home to several species of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and various bird species.

The best time of year to visit England-Idlewild Park is during the spring and summer months when the weather is mild and the park is in full bloom. However, the park is open year-round and offers a variety of activities and events during the fall and winter months as well.

       

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Park & Land Designation Reference

National Park
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing), often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes; may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
National Forest
Federally managed lands focused on multiple use—recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and resource extraction (like timber)—unlike the stricter protections of national parks.
Wilderness
A protected area set aside to conserve specific resources—such as wildlife, habitats, or scientific features—with regulations varying widely depending on the managing agency and purpose.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use—recreation, grazing, mining, conservation—with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
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