Bernheim Bridge Restoration
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) was recently awarded a contract for rehabilitation of the Bernheim Bridge in Cherokee Park in…
New Playgrounds!
We are pleased to announce the opening of 3 brand-new playgrounds at these Olmsted Parks: Boone Square: The new playground at this…
Tyler Park Restoration Project
Olmsted Parks Conservancy and Louisville Parks and Recreation are happy to announce plans have been finalized for a $1.1 million…
New Restroom Building for Boone Square
July 16, 2018 Update We are rounding the corner on the to-do list! Next up, roofing, trim, add the windows,…
Cherokee Park: Bonnycastle Hill Restoration Project
July 16, 2018 Update Great weather has brought great progress for this project! The pavilion is moving along well! The…
Board of Trustees Plant in Shelby Park
Shelby Park is cleaned up and ready for summer! Thanks to our Board of Trustees, the park has 70 new…
Baxter Square Beautification!
Olmsted Parks Conservancy recently planted trees and shrubs in front of the Community Center in Louisville’s first park- Baxter Square.…
NEW RESTROOM BUILDING FOR BOONE SQUARE
Construction work has begun at Boone Square to replace the outdated restroom building in the 126 year old park. Olmsted…
Bench Restoration
Olmsted Park Steward John Hayes has been improving the woods in the parks, not by removing invasive plants, but restoring…
Central Park Restrooms are Updated!
Olmsted Parks Conservancy is happy to announce the antiquated restrooms in Central Park are completely renovated. The new look includes…
Hard Work Paid Off in Elliott Park
Over several days, Olmsted Parks Conservancy coordinated 28 volunteers to enhance the much-loved Elliott Park. Projects completed were: Painted exterior…
Monarch Butterfly Waystations in Olmsted Parks
Let’s Create a Monarch Butterfly Waystation in Iroquois Park! With a population in rapid decline, the Monarch Butterflies need our…
Victory Park Revitalization Project
Olmsted Parks Conservancy, Councilman David James and many park neighbors are celebrating the much-anticipated $1 million revitalization project for Victory…
Rye, Not Just for Whisky!
Kentuckians may think of rye as an ingredient in whisky, but our Team for Healthy Parks uses a cool season…
Junior Park Steward starts recycling in Seneca and Cherokee Parks
Olmsted Parks Conservancy volunteer Lauryn Grady has implemented a recycling program for Seneca and Cherokee Parks. Grady, an Assumption High…
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