This site is best for shrub, second-growth, woodland edge, and in season, wetland species. The best way to enjoy this site is to first scan skies and distant trees for raptors. Then check for shorebirds, ducks and marsh loving birds if water is present (boots for marshing might yield additional skulkers like marsh wren in migration).  Past the parking lot on your right are two posts with a thin chain across. This short ~.25 mile trail should be walked for brush-loving birds (warning: watch out for the ever-present dog scat). In early spring/late fall, walk the soccer field if a game isn't going on for possible Savannah or even Vesper Sparrows. The short trail ends at the entrance to Garvin Brown Preserve. Both locations are good places in Jefferson County for lingering neotropical migrants and scarce winter passerines. 

A number of common wetland, shrubland, and woodland edge-loving birds are present in summer with highlights being Willow Flycatcher, Yellow Warbler, (both more common in the nearby preserve), and the possibility of a flyby Bald Eagle, Wood Duck, or possibly Bank Swallows from nearby nesting grounds. This is also a good site for seeing both nesting orioles in summer.

In spring, when water is present in the slough, swallows can be plentiful, and in late April-May, it is possible to see all 6 regularly occurring species, as well as any number of shorebirds, dabbling ducks, and a number of wading birds. Late summer into fall has produced a number of post-breeding vagrant waders and shorebirds, with some of the highlights being Willet and Little Blue Heron. In winter if water is present, a number of common dabbling ducks will likely be present. There is really no telling what may be hiding in the dense vegetation that lines the slough.

When approaching on Bass Road from River Road, there are parking lots on each side. The parking lot on the left has restrooms (seasonally open, but later than most parks), and a relatively flat even walking trail that should be good for wheelchair access. It also contains an area of wet vegetation that can be good for marsh birds if the water overflows on the right side. On the right is a larger parking lot that is parallel to a slough that functions as run-off for the nearby Louisville Water Company. This is where most of the best birds are often found on the property. At the end of this parking lot is a gate of sorts with a short flat trail leading to the more extensive Garvin Brown Preserve. Note that both this location and the adjacent Garvin Brown Preserve are very popular with dog walkers, especially during the warmer months. Dogs are often off-leash and birders have reported unpleasant encounters.

Small trail leading from right parking lot through brush and next to wetland and longer paved loop on left side of the entrance pad that goes past brush, sports fields, and second-growth woodland edge.