Nov 26 Environment Olmsted Parks See More Visitors, Trash Amid Pandemic The Olmsted Parks Conservancy is launching a new initiative to reduce trash left behind at the city’s parks. By Ryan Van Velzer Nov 26 Environment Olmsted Parks See More Visitors, Trash Amid Pandemic Ryan Van Velzer
Nov 8 Metro Louisville Louisville Proceeds With Golf Course Management Bids Following Greens Fee Hike Officials expect evaluation of the 13 proposals for golf course management to be done by the middle of November. By Amina Elahi Nov 8 Metro Louisville Louisville Proceeds With Golf Course Management Bids Following Fee Hike Amina Elahi
Aug 12 Community Neighbors Fundraise As Tyler Park Restoration Costs Outstrip Budget Fundraising for the restoration of the park's tennis courts was done three years ago. But the bids that came were higher than expected. By Amina Elahi Aug 12 Community Neighbors Fundraise As Tyler Park Restoration Costs Outstrip Budget Amina Elahi
Jul 19 Community Victory Park Renovations Complete With Community Input The city and the Olmsted Conservancy held a ribbon cutting Friday to celebrate $1.1 million in improvements at Victory Park in the California neighborhood. By Ryan Van Velzer Jul 19 Community Victory Park Renovations Complete With Community Input Ryan Van Velzer
May 28 In Conversation This Week In Conversation: As Some Louisville Parks Thrive, Others Face Budget Cuts On this week’s show we'll talk about the state of Louisville's parks and how city budget cuts could affect some park facilities. By Kyeland Jackson May 28 In Conversation In Conversation: As Some City Parks Thrive, Others Face Budget Cuts Kyeland Jackson
May 22 Environment Louisville’s Parks Score Remains Among The Worst In The U.S. This year the Trust for Public Land ranked Louisville 81 out of the 100 largest cities in the U.S., pushing it three spots higher in the ranking from last year. By Ryan Van Velzer May 22 Environment Louisville's Parks Score Remains Among The Worst In The U.S. Ryan Van Velzer
Apr 10 Arts and Culture ‘Olmsted’s Louisville’ Opens At Frazier History Museum To celebrate the work of Olmsted and the efforts of the Olmsted Parks Conservancy, the Frazier History Museum is opening a new exhibition this month. By Ashlie Stevens Apr 10 Arts and Culture 'Olmsted's Louisville' Opens At Frazier History Museum Ashlie Stevens
Aug 22 Arts and Culture How Did Louisville’s Cherokee Park Get Its Name? Of the 18 Frederick Law Olmsted-designed parks in Louisville, six are named for Native American tribes. But what inspired Olmsted to name the parks in this manner? By Ashlie Stevens Aug 22 Arts and Culture How Did Louisville's Cherokee Park Get Its Name? Ashlie Stevens
Feb 15 Local News Public Meeting This Week for Hogan's Fountain Changes The Hogan’s Fountain area of Cherokee Park is in line for some updates, and the final public meeting about the changes will be held this week. Metro Parks Senior Planner Lisa Hite says it’s a heavily used section of the park, and they’re simply looking to update the area, while maintaining the Olmsted design. She […] By Stephanie Crosby Feb 15 Local News Public Meeting This Week for Hogan's Fountain Changes Stephanie Crosby