The mission of Louisville Olmsted Parks Conservancy is to enrich the life of everyone in our community by restoring, enhancing and preserving the historic Olmsted-designed parks and parkways, Louisville’s great natural and recreational assets.
Louisville is proud to have one of four park systems designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the "Father of American Landscape Architecture". This beautiful system has 18 parks and 6 parkways and stands today as one of Olmsted's best-preserved works, reflecting the genius of his vision.
For Louisvillians, these parks are inexorably tied to our identity. Help keep these treasures for future generations.
Olmsted's Vision
Take a short tour and learn about the genius of Frederick Law Olmsted's vision for Louisville's park system. This informative rich media tour provides an insightful historic perspective to why Louisville is now considered the "City of Parks".
Winter Sledding in the Olmsted Parks
What a great snow season we have had this year. Sleigh ride in Cherokee Park (Baringer, intersection of Alexander Road and Scenic Loop) and Tyler Park (1591 Castlewood Ave, on Tyler Park Drive side of park).
Protect our parks and follow the sledding rules:
- Sledding is permitted on designated sledding hills only when the “Sledding Hill Open” sign is displayed.
- Sledding hills will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. as long as there is adequate snow to protect slopes. All sledding hills will close at 11 p.m.
- Park vehicles only on pavement in regular parking areas to protect your car from damage.
- No vehicles are permitted off the pavement in any park.
- No alcoholic beverages are permitted at any time.
*Snow Angel Courtesty of Courier-Journal
The Trail Store Rewards Conservancy Volunteers
The Trail Store, a local business committed to parks and the mission of Olmsted Parks Conservancy, will reward our dedicated park volunteers with a "wooden nickel" discount token worth 25% off one item. For every 6 hours of volunteer time donated, The Trail Store will give you a wooden nickel. Help your Olmsted parks and start earning your discount! A big thank you to The Trail Store for supporting the Olmsted parks and volunteers. Pick a day to volunteer.
Park Tours-Download
We are pleased to bring you a 'Parkcast' audio tour of Cherokee Park. The MP3 compatible tour is easy to download and will provide exciting information about Frederick Law Olmsted, park history, environmental impacts to the park, and more.
Also available are self-guided tours for both Cherokee and Shawnee Parks. Download the tour of choice then head to the park for a fun and informative park experience.
Help save Cherokee and Seneca Parks!
See Metro TV segment on how to remove Bush Honeysuckle and learn more about Woodlands Restoration.
To donate toward the woodlands restoration project click here. Your help is needed to keep these treasured parks for generations to come.