Located in the heart of historic downtown Paris, Secretariat Park celebrates the legendary Thoroughbred racehorse and Bourbon County’s rich equestrian heritage. The park features a dramatic mural commemorating Secretariat’s record-breaking 1973 Kentucky Derby victory, a life-size bronze sculpture, and landscaped public spaces framed by the surrounding downtown architecture.
Combining colorful public art, equestrian imagery, and the character of a traditional Kentucky Main Street, Secretariat Park offers filmmakers a visually distinctive urban setting. Its open-air design and prominent landmarks provide opportunities for memorable establishing shots, contemporary street scenes, and productions highlighting the region’s celebrated horse-racing legacy.
Interested in Filming Here?
Want to learn more about this location or explore filming opportunities in Paris and Bourbon County? Contact the Paris-Bourbon County Tourism office for additional information and assistance coordinating your inquiry.
Locations are featured for scouting purposes. Filming access, availability, and permissions are subject to approval by the appropriate parties.
Nannine Clay Wallis Arboretum
Historic Gardens & Timeless Architecture
Nestled in the heart of Paris, Kentucky, the Nannine Clay Wallis Arboretum offers filmmakers a picturesque combination of historic architecture and carefully cultivated gardens. The approximately four-acre property surrounds the Wallis House, an elegant Greek Revival residence dating to 1851, and features an impressive collection of mature trees, ornamental plantings, and landscaped outdoor spaces.
With its secluded garden atmosphere and historic residential setting, the arboretum offers a versatile backdrop for period productions, intimate outdoor scenes, and stories calling for the character of a traditional Southern garden estate.
Gardens & Landscaped Grounds
The arboretum’s horticultural history stretches back to the 1850s, when some of its earliest trees were planted. Developed over generations, the grounds feature mature specimen trees, flowering gardens, and thoughtfully arranged landscaped spaces.
A rose garden, herb garden, reflecting pool, and garden pavilion provide a variety of distinct outdoor settings within the property. The combination of towering trees, seasonal blooms, and quiet garden spaces offers filmmakers opportunities for scenic establishing shots, contemplative scenes, and elegant outdoor gatherings.
The Historic Wallis House
Built in 1851, the Wallis House is a distinguished example of Greek Revival residential architecture and the historic centerpiece of the arboretum. Its classical architectural character and surrounding gardens evoke the elegance of a mid-19th-century Kentucky estate.
Now serving as the headquarters of the Garden Club of Kentucky, the house provides an additional architectural backdrop that complements the natural beauty of the grounds. Together, the residence and gardens create a setting with both historic significance and visual versatility.
Interested in Filming Here?
Interested in exploring the Nannine Clay Wallis Arboretum as a potential filming location? Contact the Paris-Bourbon County Tourism office for additional information and assistance coordinating your production inquiry.
Locations are featured for scouting purposes. Filming access and availability are subject to approval by the property managers. Public garden access does not automatically authorize commercial filming.
