The City of Parks initiative is about more than building new parks.  Louisville Metro Government, with support from several private partners and from bond funding, is investing in an unprecedented level of improvements to the current Metro Parks system.  Since city and county governments merged in January 2003, Metro Parks has completed 241 capital improvement projects worth nearly $33 million, with another 59 projects underway!

To see a list of projects for which public feedback is currently being solicited, click here.

COMMUNITY-WIDE

• Playground improvements completed in 30 parks.

URBAN SERVICE DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS
Completed

• Renovation of golf clubhouses in Cherokee and Crescent Hill Park
• New restrooms in Willow Park and the Louisville Extreme Park
• Completion of Iroquois Amphitheater restoration project
• Major restoration of Shelby Park, including new walking paths and bandstand
• Re-opening and revitalization of the Louisville Tennis Center in Joe Creason Park.
• New multi-use path in Seneca Park, along Pee Wee Reese Road
• First phase of restoring scenic viewpoints in Iroquois Park’s north overlook
• New tennis courts at Shawnee Park sports complex
• Master plan for new Louisville Champions Park on River Road
• Major new playground – fully accessible to children with disabilities – in Iroquois Park, along with new restrooms and splash play area
• Restoration of historic pavilion in Shawnee Park
• New multi-use path in Joe Creason Park
• Master plans for Algonquin Park and Stansbury Park
• New dog run in Cherokee Park (pictured)

EAST HIGHLIGHTS
Complete

• New master plan for Hounz Lane Park, with new parking areas, walking paths, pedestrian bridges, a picnic shelter, and more
• New hiking trail in Fairmount Falls Park (currently open by permit only)
• Basketball and tennis court renovation in Long Run Park
• New golf clubhouse and pond in Long Run Park
• Canoe access in William F. Miles Park
• Master plan for park land in Floyds Fork corridor (in conjunction with 21st Century Parks and Future Fund)

SOUTHEAST/SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLIGHTS
Complete

• New master plan for Fern Creek Park, along with new parking areas, ballfield realignment and new playground
• New walking path in Highview Park
• Master plan for Buechel Park
• New disc golf course and playground in Charlie Vettiner Park
• Renovation of tennis and basketball courts in Black Mudd Park
• Canoe access near Floyd’s Fork Park
• Concession and restroom building in Floyd’s Fork Park
• New dog run in Charlie Vettiner Park
• Connection of Riverwalk and Levee Trail for 23-mile continuous stretch of Louisville Loop from downtown to Farnsley-Moreman Landing.

SOUTHWEST HIGHLIGHTS
Complete

• New Purple Heart Trail in Jefferson Memorial Forest
• New family and group cabins in Otter Creek Park
• Renovations to Sun Valley Community Center
• Basketball court renovations in Lake Dreamland Park and Medora Park
• New mountain biking and hiking trails in Waverly Park (additional work planned)
• Master plans for expanded Riverview Park (“Greenwood Boat Dock”) and Jefferson Memorial Forest
• Planning for long-term use of Aydelott-Rosenberger House and historic chapel at Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing