10/9/2008
Jefferson Memorial Forest finalist in Save the Trails competition
The Louisville Metro Parks Foundation and the Jefferson Memorial Forest have been named finalists in a competition for Save the Trails funding that will be determined by online voting during October.
10/7/2008
Memorial Forest Master Planning meeting to be held Oct. 22
LOUISVILLE -- The nation’s largest municipal urban forest has a new vision that calls for continued growth, expanded facilities for education and recreation, and new nature programs to better serve the public and draw more visitors. 10/1/2008
Riverside Heritage Festival to take place on Oct. 11
Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing invites everyone to its annual Riverside Heritage Festival on Saturday, October 11, from noon-5 p.m. 10/1/2008
Otter Creek Park to host Halloween-themed weekend events
Families who are interested in all the fun and pageantry of Halloween in a natural setting will have four opportunities to enjoy the holiday during the month of October at Otter Creek Park.
9/30/2008
Annual Mayor's Hike set for Oct. 18
Mayor Jerry Abramson is encouraging Louisville residents to “hit the trail” on Saturday, October 18 at the fourth Mayor’s Healthy Hometown Hike at Jefferson Memorial Forest. The free event is part of the Mayor’s Healthy Hometown Movement, designed to encourage healthy behavior including better nutrition and increased physical activity.
9/30/2008
Family Golf Package to be offered at Metro Parks courses during October
As a result of interest generated by Kentuckians Kenny Perry and J.B. Holmes in helping Team USA capture the Ryder Cup, Metro Parks is offering an affordable family golfing package at its nine golf courses during October weekends.
9/25/2008
Registration for Fall classes to begin at Metro Arts Center
Registration for Fall classes at the Metro Arts Center, 8360 Dixie Highway, will begin October 1.
9/24/2008
Metro Parks properties continuing to recover from storm
Louisville's parks, golf courses and community centers are among Metro Parks properties that are continuing to recover from the September 14 wind storm. 9/22/2008
Louisville Extreme Park closing for annual repairs
Louisville Extreme Park to be closed Wednesday, September 24 through Friday, September 26 9/19/2008
Five Community Centers to be open for extended hours this weekend
Five Metro Parks community centers will be open for extended hours this weekend to offer family-friendly activities to those still without power following Sunday's wind storm. 9/18/2008
Metro Parks to host cleanup events at local parks
To commemorate National Public Lands Day, Metro Parks, the Olmsted Parks Conservancy, the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) will host four cleanup events in area parks on Saturday, September 27. 9/11/2008
CANCELED - Forest to host Kentucky Reptile and Amphibian Day Sept. 20
Snakes, lizards and frogs aren’t to be feared – in fact, they’re an essential ingredient in keeping the balance at America’s largest municipally-owned forest. 8/13/2008
Metro Parks, Kentucky Forestry purchases 98-acre walnut farm
Louisville Metro Parks and the Kentucky Division of Forestry purchased a 98-acre walnut farm this week, part of the City of Parks initiative. The property – the largest known walnut plantation east of the Mississippi River – will ultimately become publicly accessible park land. |