Louisville Parkways
Parkways Make the System
Frederick Law Olmsted’s landscape architecture masterpiece was the park system. The parkways connect both the Olmsted Parks and the neighborhoods of Louisville to foster community engagement and collaboration.
All our Parkways
Cherokee Parkway
Eastern Parkway
Northwestern Parkway
Southern Parkway
Southwestern Parkway
Eastern Parkway Transportation Plan
Use the links below to view the full report, or to view a condensed version of the plan recommendations.
Click here for the condensed Eastern Parkway Transportation Plan
Click here for the full Eastern Parkway Transportation Plan
Public Meeting #1
All displays have been made available on the following page and include a brief description of what they were used for during our first public meeting that was held on July 11, 2019 at Audubon Traditional Elementary.
Click Here for a recap of Public Meeting #1
Public Meeting #2
All displays have been made available on the following page and include a brief description of what they were used for during our first public meeting that was held on September 26, 2019 at Audubon Traditional Elementary.
Click Here for a recap of Public Meeting #2
Public Meeting #3
All displays have been made available on the following page and include a brief description of what they were used for during our first public meeting that was held on January 28, 2020 at Audubon Traditional Elementary.
Click here for a recap of Public Meeting #3
Maps
3rd St to New Cut
Existing Conditions
Southern Parkway was the first parkway to be built and is closest to Olmsted’s original intent. It is relatively uniform and has been rehabilitated over the years by various neighborhood associations. Mainly residential with some small scale commercial uses, schools, offices, and churches. It is also 30 feet wider than the rest of the parkways allowing more service drives and planted medians. Sidewalks are sporadic through the parkway.
Route Recommendations
The entire parkway will undergo a roadway reconfiguration and have a shared-use path on both sides incorporated. A 10-foot shared-use path will connect between service drives. Accommodations for non-motorized and pedestrian users should be made.
Implementation
Provides Metro Parks with a planning level strategy and potential assessment of costs. Includes utility improvements and relocation, new pedestrian amenities, pedestrian signalization at intersections, and full-depth replacement for parts of the Parkways.
Maps
Cane Run to Broadway
Existing Conditions
Details existing conditions of Southwestern/Algonquin Parkway. While most of Southwestern/Algonquin Parkway has deviated from the original intent, the stretch of Southwestern Parkway from Chickasaw Park to Shawnee Park has remained intact with only minor gaps in trees and parking and driveway encroachments. Shawnee Park to Chickasaw Park is mainly residential and south of Chickasaw Park the parkway switches to large industrial lots continuing to South 41st St.
Route Recommendations
A shared-use path will be incorporated on the west side as well as the east/north side of Southwestern Parkway. When the path reaches Chickasaw Park, it should connect to the path in the park. The entire parkway should undergo a roadway reconfiguration to accommodate a bike line on both sides as well as three automobile lanes. Gaps in foliage will be addressed using a cohesive planting scheme. Connectivity and continuity are the main goals.
Implementation
Provides Metro Parks with a planning level strategy and potential assessment of costs. Includes utility improvements and relocation, new pedestrian amenities, pedestrian signalization at intersections, and full-depth replacement for parts of the Parkways.
Additional Resources
Path Guidance
Learn MoreRoundabout Guidance
FHWA Intersection Safety – Roundabout Information
Learn MoreCrash Data
Kentucky State Police – Crash Data
Learn MoreTraffic Counts
KIPDA Traffic Counts
Learn MoreOlmsted Parkways Shared-Use Path
2009 Master Plan of Olmsted Parkways including the “Hub” . Details history of parkways, development of master plan, previous studies, existing conditions, design recommendations, and project implementation.
Learn MoreCourier Journal-Olmsted Parkways
January 24, 2020 Courier Journal article asking for community ideas for improving Olmsted Parkways.
Learn MorePartnerships
Thanks to our corporate supporters for playing a major role in protecting our parks and transforming communities.
Get in Touch
Talk to the design professionals responsible for the effort.
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111 West Main Street – Suite 201
Louisville, KY 40202
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