Learn about how Frederick Law Olmsted and his firm came to design so many parks in Louisville. You will see examples for why the Olmsted Parks are so significant. Join Olmsted Parks Conservancy’s Certified Tour Guide Denise Davis for a walk along a variety of sites in Cherokee Park, including the drive along Alexander Road, the golf course, Baringer Pavilion and Overlook, Baringer Spring and the Daniel Boone Statue. At each stop – and a few more – she’ll share with you park history, interesting facts about Olmsted and his design philosophy and practice.
Meeting Location: Willow Park. Parking around perimeter of park.
Distance: 1.25 miles – mostly on paved walkways, with one descent down the grassy slope of Baringer Hill.
Duration: 90 minutes
Price: Free for Olmsted Parks Conservancy Members; $15.00 Non-members; call 502-456-8125 for group rates and availability
Tour Notes: Wear comfortable walking shoes, bring a water bottle, meet 15 minutes prior to tour start. Feel free to bring a walking stick for the downhill decent.
The Olmsted Parks Beer Garden Series brings pop up events to various parks within the Olmsted Park System. These events are great opportunities to meet your neighbors and spend time in our beautiful urban green spaces.
Cherokee Park
When you donate during the Spring Membership Drive April 21-27, you are entered for a chance to win a *Churchill Downs Superfecta Package, including use of a Private Jockey Club Suite with 24 admission tickets and racing programs! Dates are based on availability and exclude major holidays and racing events.
This photography workshop showcases some of the best views in Iroquois Park. Tyler Gerth Memorial …
Iroquois Park
This outdoor photography workshop will focus on macro photography in Cherokee Park with Murphy’s Camera …
Cherokee Park
This outdoor photography workshop showcases Wildflower Woods, where Olmsted Parks Conservancy has worked for decades …
Cherokee Park
Olmsted Parks Conservancy Park Stewards serve as official ambassadors and play an integral role in helping our organization enhance, restore and protect our 17 Olmsted Parks and 6 Parkways. With duties ranging from helping to remove invasive plants in designated park areas, leading volunteer groups, or managing a booth at community events, there’s an opportunity for every interest and skillset. On average, our Park Stewards volunteer four hours monthly. Through our Park Steward training program, you’ll attend a series of virtual lectures and hikes to learn more about Park History, Horticultural Techniques, Plant Identification, and Woodlands Management, all while meeting amazing new people and getting the opportunity to exercise ownership over these greenspaces you care about.
Cherokee Park
Louisville Parks and Recreation will open the gate on Uppill Road one weekend a month …
Iroquois Park
Breakfast for the Olmsted Parks Registration Please register yourself first, and then add as many …
On the last Sunday of each month, we close Cherokee Park to traffic so park …
Cherokee Park