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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

Large Ash Tree Barret Hill

Save the Ash Trees!

The Emerald Ash Borer is an exotic, metallic-green colored beetle that has killed 50 to 100 million ash trees in the United States since 2002. In the past decade, it has become one of the most destructive non-native insects found in the U.S. The beetle damages ash trees by feeding on the inner bark, disrupting more >

Recent News

04.30.2012
Fred’s Team Completed Mini more >
04.24.2012
Mayor’s Week of Service more >
04.10.2012
Energized by the Park! more >
03.16.2012
Invasive Species Alert! more >
03.12.2012
Portland Teachers Go the Extra Mile more >

Upcoming Events

05.17.2012
Power of Olmsted Breakfast more >
05.19.2012
Upland Gran Fondo of Louisville more >
05.19.2012
Volunteer Event: Seneca Park more >
06.02.2012
Volunteer Event: Seneca Park more >
06.09.2012
Volunteer Event: Iroquois 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 >