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What We Do

As a nonprofit partner to Louisville Parks and Recreation, Olmsted Parks Conservancy raises funds and advocates for investment; supports biodiversity and sustainability; and builds community in the parks.

Park Projects

We help fill a critical gap in funding for the Olmsted Parks system by providing an independent and dedicated source of strategic support and leadership.

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Stewardship

We protect, restore, and enhance natural areas in the Olmsted Parks system through our work in ecological restoration, woodlands management and horticulture.

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Community Programming

We deepen connections between parks and people through thoughtful and intentional community programs.

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Outreach & Advocacy

We center community voices through feedback from park users, neighborhood groups and other key stakeholders on important park matters, allowing us to better understand and address community needs.

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Chickasaw Park update, July 2024

Chickasaw Park has experienced both trials and tribulations as the City of Louisville and local …

July's Work: Irrigation

Does the summer heat have you pulling out the hose, filling buckets from your rain …

Pride in the Parks

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

Upcoming Events

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Car Free Cherokee

On the last Sunday of each month, we close Cherokee Park to traffic so park …

Cherokee Park

Central Park Yoga

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

Central Park

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