Most people know that Frederick Law Olmsted designed beautiful parks; fewer know that he was an early voice speaking up for environmental issues. Join Olmsted Parks Conservancy’s Certified Tour Guide Denise Davis and learn about environmental changes and challenges in our own parks. You visit Big Rock, the most complex natural area of Cherokee, which is also the perfect place to talk about Olmsted’s work to protect significant natural landscapes, as well as discussing the beauty and concerns of the Big Rock area. Participants will see the best outreach to Beargrass Creek, Big Rock, two significant bridges and limestone cliffs.
Meeting Location: Gaulbert Pavilion at Big Rock area in Cherokee Park. Parking available at pavilion.
Distance: Less than 1 mile – mostly on uneven ground, including grassy areas, and a natural trail. No climbing of hills!
Duration: 90 minutes
Price: Free for Olmsted Parks Conservancy Members; $15.00 Non-members; call 502-456-8125 for group rates and availability
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.
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Iroquois Park
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Cherokee Park
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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
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Cherokee Park