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Central Park

Location
1340 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40208
Hours
6 am - 11 pm
Facility Reservations
502-574-7275

Explore The Park

Events

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Central Park Yoga

Free yoga classes are held on the 3rd Saturdays April – October 10 a.m. – …

Central Park

News & Updates

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Pride in the Parks

Frederick Law Olmsted believed that parks are democratic spaces that foster free expression and heal …

2023-2033 Strategic Plan

When you make a donation to Olmsted Parks Conservancy, what does your gift support? Most …

History of Central Park

Central Park is the former site of the DuPont/Biderman mansion and was converted into a park in 1904-5 with plans created by Frederick Law Olmsted. Central Park is now the site of the Old Louisville Visitors Center, Kentucky Shakespeare and other visual and performing arts.

Friends of Olmsted Parks

Through collaboration and communicating about program and project needs, Friends of Olmsted Parks will help us improve and activate our parks, creating a positive community impact.

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Master Plan

In 2005, Louisville Metro Parks and Olmsted Parks Conservancy developed a master plan for Central Park. The intent was to recognize long-term improvements and opportunities that add recreational value to the park while maintaining the intent of the original Olmsted Brothers Plan.

Master Plan