When Frederick Law Olmsted was commissioned to design a park system for Louisville in 1891.
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November 05, 2019
Olmsted Parks Conservancy Natural Trail Study – Public Input Sessions
Are you the kind of park visitor who enjoys taking…
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November 01, 2019
Olmsted Parks Conservancy Reimagines Cherokee Golf Course as a Public Park in RFP Response to Louisville Metro Government
Using input from a public survey, Olmsted Parks Conservancy recommends…
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Natural Trail Survey
Are you the kind of park visitor who enjoys taking…
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What’s Happening in Cherokee Park?
Unpleasant Odors and Blue Plants – what’s going on this…
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Victory Park $1.1 Million Revitalization Project is Completed
Olmsted Parks Conservancy, Louisville Parks and Recreation, Mayor Greg Fischer,…
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Cherokee Park Tennis Courts
What’s happening to the Cherokee Park Tennis courts? Due to…
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Free Walking Tours
Cherokee Park Walking Tours Join Park Steward and Certified Tour…
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History
The early 20th century witnessed the flourishing of parks in Louisville,…
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Frederick Law Olmsted
When Frederick Law Olmsted was commissioned to design a park…
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Enhancing, Restoring & Protecting Louisville’s Olmsted Parks and Parkways for over 30 years.
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Winter Festival of Hope – Tyler Park
Come out to enjoy an evening of live music, sweet treats, warm drinks and family fun! Bring your family, friends and neighbors and join us for this celebration of fellowship and community, and share your hopes for the New Year.
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The 1974 tornado destroyed eighty percent of Cherokee Park’s hardwood trees and galvanized new support for restoring the parks.
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