Shively Kentucky Map
Explore Shively, Kentucky, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Shively, Kentucky
| City | Shively |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Kentucky/Louisville) |
| Latitude | 38.20007 |
| Longitude | -85.822741 |
| Population | 15,636 |
| Density | 1320.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 40216 |
| Area Code | 502 |
| County Seat | Louisville |
| School District | Jefferson County School District |
About Shively, Kentucky
Shively is a locality in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of 15,636. The population density is 1320.4 people per km². Shively is located at 38.2001°N, 85.8227°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Kentucky/Louisville) timezone. Shively is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 40216.Shively emerges from the flat, industrious plains of northern Kentucky, defined by an unassuming horizon that stretches toward the distant Huckleberry Ridge. It lies 5.1 miles southwest of Louisville, KY (from Louisville, KY: bearing 223°T), and is situated 7.0 miles south-southeast of Floyd. Mill Creek flows quietly through the surrounding landscape, carving a subtle path that influences the drainage of the local soil. To the north, the Falls of the Ohio provide a dramatic geologic contrast, where the water tumbles over ancient, exposed limestone beds. Shively maintains a quiet connection to the natural world through the greenery of Shively Park, which offers a reliable space for recreation amidst the suburban sprawl. Further out, the woods of the Jefferson County Memorial Forest offer a dense, shaded retreat from the open, sun-drenched fields of the basin.
Shively carries the weight of a long industrial heritage, having grown from small-scale agricultural roots into a center for manufacturing and logistics. The local economy remains tethered to the movement of goods, with rail lines and heavy infrastructure echoing the town’s role in the regional supply chain. Distilleries have long been a fixture of the regional identity, standing as silent sentinels of a trade that turns grain into amber spirits. Workers here navigate the legacy of mid-century development, where the rhythm of the shift change dictates the pulse of the morning commute. Even as the landscape shifts toward modern commerce, the memory of earlier, simpler production methods remains embedded in the collective consciousness of those who reside here.
Cultural character in Shively reflects a pragmatic, grounded spirit that values neighborly reliability over grand gestures. The local social life often centers on public gatherings within Shively Park, where community events mark the passage of the seasons with a familiar, understated warmth. While the area is not defined by celebrity, it claims a place in the broader narrative through its enduring identity as a working-class anchor of the region. The proximity to Gap Hollow and the quiet stillness of Dreamland Lake provide moments of reflection for those who seek them away from the busy transit corridors. Life here proceeds without the need for artifice, favoring the honest texture of limestone architecture and the steady, predictable flow of daily routines.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Shively Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 100° E
- Louisville Loop (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 350° N
- Fallen Soldier (Public Artwork) — 2.5 mi, 108° E
- Kentucky Derby Museum (Museum) — 2.8 mi, 082° E
- Jack Segell Memorial (Monument) — 3.7 mi, 079° E
- Brock - Sampson Addition Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 3.9 mi, 275° W
- Kentucky Shakespeare in Central Park (Theatre) — 3.9 mi, 057° NE
- Broadbent Arena (Stadium) — 4.2 mi, 089° E
- Sherman Minton Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 4.5 mi, 309° NW
- Bobby Nichols Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 4.8 mi, 188° S
- U.S. Marine Hospital (Monument) — 5.3 mi, 023° NE
- Garrison Slave Pen Site (Monument) — 5.4 mi, 044° NE
- Belle of Louisville (Attraction) — 5.5 mi, 042° NE
- Louisville Ballet (Arts Centre) — 5.6 mi, 047° NE
- Riverfront Amphiteater (Theatre) — 5.7 mi, 001° N
- Falls of The Ohio State Park (State Park) — 6.1 mi, 032° NE
- Tortoise Area (Attraction) — 6.2 mi, 087° E
- Penguin Cove (Attraction) — 6.3 mi, 087° E
- Ring-Tailed Lemur (Attraction) — 6.3 mi, 087° E
- Butterfly Garden (Nature Reserve) — 6.4 mi, 085° E
- Louisville zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 6.4 mi, 087° E
- Petting Zoo Area (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 6.5 mi, 086° E
- Norton Fine Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 6.6 mi, 078° E
- Clark County Museum (Museum) — 6.8 mi, 039° NE
- Charlestown State Park (State Park) — 14.9 mi, 040° NE
- Hoosier National Forest (National Forest) — 30.5 mi, 299° NW · 204k acres
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About This Shively Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Shively, Kentucky. Coordinates: 38.20007, -85.822741. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Shively includes the ZIP code (40216), telephone area code (502), county seat of Jefferson County (Louisville), and school district assignment (Jefferson County School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
