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Algonquin Park
1614 Cypress St, Louisville, KY 40210 More information -
Baxter Square
301 S 12th St, Louisville, KY 40203 More information -
Bingham Park
160 Coral Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206 More information -
Boone Square
1935 Rowan St, Louisville, KY 40203 More information -
Central Park
1340 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40208 More information -
Cherokee Park
Cherokee Park, 745 Cochran Hill Rd, Louisville, KY 40206 More information -
Chickasaw Park
1200 Southwestern Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40211 More information -
Elliott Park
630 S 28th St, Louisville, KY 40211 More information -
Iroquois Park
2120 Rundill Rd, Louisville, KY 40214 More information -
Seneca Park
3151 Pee Wee Reese Road, Louisville, KY 40207 More information -
Shawnee Park
4501 W Broadway, Louisville, KY 40211 More information -
Shelby Park
600 E Oak St, Louisville, KY 40203 More information -
Stansbury Park
2302 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY 40208 More information -
Tyler Park
1501 Castlewood Ave, Louisville, KY 40204 More information -
Victory Park
1051 S 23rd St, Louisville, KY 40210 More information -
Wayside Park
3190 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY 40214 More information -
Willow Park
1403 Cherokee Road, Louisville, KY 40204 More information
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Stewardship
We protect, restore, and enhance our parks through ecological restoration and high level maintenance.
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Community Programming
We deepen connections between parks and people through thoughtful and intentional community programs.
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Outreach & Advocacy
We work in partnership with the community to foster pride and support for our parks.
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Welcome Mary Grissom, New President and CEO
The Olmsted Parks Conservancy Board of Trustees is pleased to announce Mary Grissom as the …
Park user groups and park advocacy
Olmsted Parks Conservancy raises funds and advocates for investment for Louisville’s parks, and we work …
Nettelroth Boardwalk Extension
Imagine sitting on a bench in the Cherokee Park woodland, enjoying birdsong and catching glimpses …
Natural News - Bluebells and Knotweed
Virginia Bluebells Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica) are a sweet sight to see as winter blues …
April 3, 1974: a day that changed Cherokee Park forever
In Cherokee Park, near the intersection of the Scenic Loop and Barney Avenue, there is …
Remembering Ed Perry
Ed Perry was at work as a lawyer in the PNC Tower on April 4, …
Five Spring Break staycation ideas
There’s no need to travel for Spring Break adventures – Louisville is home to one …
Parks are good for us: building connections through volunteering
In a time when the country seems so divided, connecting with people who share your …
Upcoming Events
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Car Free Cherokee
On the last Sunday of each month, we close Cherokee Park to traffic so park …
Cherokee Park
North Overlook via Uppill Road - Open Gate Days
Louisville Parks and Recreation will open the gate on Uppill Road one weekend a month …
Iroquois Park
2025 Spring Membership Drive
When you donate during the Spring Membership Drive April 21-27, you are entered for a chance to win a *Churchill Downs Superfecta Package, including use of a Private Jockey Club Suite with 24 admission tickets and racing programs! Dates are based on availability and exclude major holidays and racing events.
Olmsted Parks Beer Garden - Cherokee Park
The Olmsted Parks Beer Garden Series brings pop up events to various parks within the Olmsted Park System. These events are great opportunities to meet your neighbors and spend time in our beautiful urban green spaces.
Cherokee Park
Breakfast for the Olmsted Parks
Breakfast for the Olmsted Parks Registration Please register yourself first, and then add as many …
Olmsted Parks Beer Garden - Tyler Park
The Olmsted Parks Beer Garden Series brings pop up events to various parks within the …
Tyler Park
Macro photography with Ayrica Bishop
This outdoor photography workshop will focus on macro photography in Cherokee Park with Murphy’s Camera …
Cherokee Park
Olmsted Parks Beer Garden - Seneca Park
The Olmsted Parks Beer Garden Series brings pop up events to various parks within the …
Seneca Park
Olmsted Parks Beer Garden - Tyler Park
The Olmsted Parks Beer Garden Series brings pop up events to various parks within the …
Tyler Park