Shelby Park Free Play and Tree Talk
As part of Louisville Tree Week, we are hosting a Free Play event at the …
Shelby Park
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Shawnee Park Tree Stroll
As part of Louisville Tree Week, we will be hosting an interpretive hike starting at …
Shawnee Park
Shawnee Park Cleanup
As part of Louisville Tree Week, we will be hosting a volunteer event near the …
Shawnee Park
Hayride on the Hill - Shawnee Park 2023
Enjoy a spin around the Olmsted Parks under the autumn leaves! Hayride on the Hill …
Pop-up Beer Garden – Shelby Park
Bring your family, lawn chairs and pups to Shelby Park. Olmsted Parks Conservancy and West …
Hayride on the Hill - Iroquois Park 2023
Enjoy a spin around the Olmsted Parks under the autumn leaves! Hayride on the Hill …
2023 Member Mingle
We are pleased to welcome all Olmsted Parks Conservancy members to the inaugural Member Mingle! …
Iroquois Park
2023 December Member Drive
Renew your commitment to supporting your Olmsted Parks during the December Member Drive!
Algonquin ParkFree Play offers kids healthy opportunities to explore the natural world.
By way of loose parts, like hay bales, lumber, cardboard boxes, foam swim noodles, ropes, and chalk, free play empowers children to solve problems through self-guided play; instills self-confidence and social skills; teaches risk assessment and risk-taking; and fosters creativity and imagination.
Play is a critical part of a child’s life, for good reason. It supports healthy physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development. Free play encourages problem solving, builds imagination, and exploration of the world around them. It teaches children about healthy risk and teamwork.
