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Louisville’s legacy.

Many people see cities as mere buildings and roads. Frederick Law Olmsted had a different vision. As one of the greatest champions of urban beauty, Olmsted believed nature could be harmoniously integrated into modern landscapes for the benefit of everyone.

This idea took root in Louisville in the 1890s with the creation of the Olmsted Parks system. Since then, it has flourished through the preservation efforts of the Olmsted Parks Conservancy.

Featured Project

Cherokee park trail 10-2011-20

Trails Rebuilt Using Donated Stone

At almost any time of the day or evening hikers, trail runners, bird watchers, mountain bikers, and others are enjoying the 11.5 miles of trails that crisscross the woodlands of Cherokee and Seneca Parks. What a treasure these trails offer! To keep these trails usable, Olmsted Parks Conservancy relies on volunteers like those with Kentucky more >

Recent News

01.16.2012
Seven Organizations Adopt Parks more >
01.13.2012
Neighbors adopt Bingham Park more >
12.13.2011
Plant for the Planet–Seneca Park more >
12.12.2011
Volunteer Naturalist Training Starts January 19! more >
11.22.2011
Great Gift Ideas For the Holidays more >

Upcoming Events

02.02.2012
Naturalist Training Session more >
02.04.2012
Volunteer Event: Seneca Park more >
02.11.2012
Volunteer Event: Iroquois Park more >
02.18.2012
Volunteer Event: Seneca Park more >
03.03.2012
Volunteer Event: Seneca Park more >

Join Today

Become a member today and support the Frederick Law Olmsted Parks! Membership includes great benefits for you and your family. more >