Louisville Olmsted Parks Conservancy

08/20/2026

🚴Congratulations to Justin, winner of our Membership Drive E-bike drawing! Justin is an avid cyclist but this is his first E-bike. Enjoy the ride, Justin!

Many thanks to Pedego Electric Bikes on Bardstown Road for making this giveaway possible in support of the parks.

Pedego Electric Bikes Louisville

08/18/2026

If you see this vine in your landscaping, you'll want to get rid of it!

08/17/2026

🛶 Join Jefferson Memorial Forest and Natural Areas in Chickasaw Park on August 22 for Family Canoe Day! We've been sprucing up the pond for you!

Jefferson Memorial Forest & Natural Areas
Louisville Parks and Recreation

08/13/2026

The shortest route to the Iroquois Park North Overlook is the staircase from the Uppill Road parking lot. The stairs have experienced some erosion, and our new mini excavator has fast-tracked repairs!

08/12/2026

🐦 Olmsted Parks Conservancy began an extensive restoration project on the Nettelroth Bird Sanctuary in Cherokee Park in 2009. With help from the Nettelroth Foundation, we have expanded the birding site, constructed additional trails, managed invasive plants, installed trees and added signage to identify the site’s purpose.

As the newly planted trees mature, the habitat will grow and attract diverse wildlife species. The Olmsted Parks Conservancy Team for Healthy Parks continues to manage the natural areas to ensure that these investments make Nettelroth Bird Sanctuary a premier place to connect with nature within our city.

See the full story: https://www.courier-journal.com/picture-gallery/news/local/science/environment/2026/08/10/nettleroth-bird-sanctuary-photos/91135903007/

Courier Journal

08/11/2026

Walking in their footsteps: UnKnown Project installed footprints of local Black leaders, elders and youth in the Sankofa Sanctuary section of Chickasaw Park - the outdoor programming space for Play Cousins Collective. This installation helps children like Novaly, Malachi, and Ilu appreciate lasting impact of community.

Photo credit: Wanda Cortez

UnKnown Project
Play Cousins Collective

08/10/2026

Just keep swimming, y’all!

Otter video by Portia Brown, spotted in Cherokee Park.

08/06/2026

🌟Earl Jones Earns National Honor!

For nearly 30 years, Earl Jones has been a dedicated supporter of and advocate for Louisville's Olmsted Park System.

The Olmsted Network honors Earl this fall with the Olmsted Stewardship Award to be presented at their national conference in Portland, Oregon.

As a champion of our Olmsted legacy, Earl has a deep understanding of the significance of Frederick Law Olmsted's vision and design principles. His tireless advocacy highlights the importance of each park to its surrounding neighborhood, and the value of Louisville's entire Olmsted Park System to the community.

We are so grateful for Earl's courageous voice, philanthropic commitment and profound impact. Please join us in congratulating Earl!

Olmsted Network

08/05/2026

08/05/2026

Mark your calendar for our fall events!

September 4: Tyler Park Beer Garden (Thanks to Nugent Sand Company for sponsoring the live music!)
October 16: Shelby Park Beer Garden
October 25: Hayride in Shawnee Park