How our parks were named
In 1891, Louisville’s first Park Board of Commissioners tasked Reuben Durrett, President of the Filson …
Category: News
October Natural News
In the natural areas of our parks, the Team is completing timely work to wrap …
Now open: Campbell Overlook at Chauffeur’s Rest
A new overlook in Cherokee Park is now open! Like Baringer Hill, a well-known Cherokee …
What’s happening with Bingham Park?
In 2020-2021, Olmsted Parks Conservancy and Louisville Parks and Recreation engaged with park neighbors and …
Sustainable trails – the work to keep people on and water off our trail system
As an environmental organization, our top priority in maintaining your favorite trails is sustainability. What …
National Senior Citizen Day at Elliott Park
Before we could renovate Elliott Park, it was important for us to gain a deep …
The Chickasaw Park pollinator meadow is planted!
The Butterfly and Bee Pollinator Meadow in Chickasaw Park has been seeded! We had a …
Tree of Heaven, spotted lanternfly and wine – what’s the connection?
An invasive insect may put your favorite local wine in jeopardy, but our Team for …
A seance, outer space and the “second best” bed: wild wills!
Harry Houdini requested that his wife conduct a seance each year on the anniversary of …
Natural News for July: Irrigation
Does the summer heat have you pulling out the hose, filling buckets from your rain …