2024 Tyler Gerth Memorial Photography Contest Open Through Dec. 13
Olmsted Parks Conservancy is now accepting entries of photography featuring Olmsted Parks and Parkways for …
Shelby Park
- Location
- 600 E Oak St, Louisville, KY 40203
- Hours
- 6 am - 11 pm
- Facility Reservations
- 502-574-7275
Explore The Park
Features & Amenities
News & Updates
See all
2023-2033 Strategic Plan
When you make a donation to Olmsted Parks Conservancy, what does your gift support? Most …
New Bicycle Racks in the Olmsted Parks!
Louisville’s Olmsted Parkways make our parks part of a unique park system, and exploring them …
2023 Spring Membership Drive
Donate to Olmsted Parks Conservancy during our Spring Membership Drive May 14 through May 20. …
2022 Spring Membership Drive
Donate to Olmsted Parks Conservancy during our Spring Membership Drive May 7 through May 14. …
Replenishing the Tree Canopy
Thanks to donations to Olmsted Parks Conservancy, more trees were planted in your Olmsted Parks. …
Volunteers Help Make Park Improvements!
We have many groups of dedicated volunteers that help each week in the Olmsted Parks. …
History of Shelby Park
Shelby Park was named for the first governor of Kentucky, Isaac Shelby. It was designed in 1907 and is the only park in Louisville designed in conjunction with a Carnegie library. The Olmsted Firm designed the park during a time when sports and active recreation were popular considerations in park planning, marking a departure from Frederick Law Olmsted’s commitment to pastoral landscapes.
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.
Learn MoreAny Questions?
View our FAQ’s or get in touch on our Contact page.
Contact Us