When Frederick Law Olmsted was commissioned to design a park system for Louisville in 1891.
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July 19, 2018
Tyler Park Restoration Project
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Cherokee Park: Bonnycastle Hill Restoration Project
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Tyler Park Restoration Project
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Board of Trustees Plant in Shelby Park
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Frederick Law Olmsted
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Restoring, Enhancing and Forever Protecting Louisville’s Olmsted Parks and Parkways
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Volunteer Event: Seneca Park
Help restore this popular community destination! Gloves, tools and guidance provided. Just dress for the weather and getting dirty!
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Totaling 1200 acres, the parks were designed to offer a complete range of park experiences as defined by Olmsted, from civic gatherings and social interactions to organized athletics and personal recreation.
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