Project Updates

Stay informed on the latest progress on the City of Parks initiative by reading the news updates below, or by signing up to receive project news via e-mail.

August 30, 2007 Mayor Abramson Invites Citizens to Help Name Metro Loop
July 6, 2007 Metro Parks Schedules Public Meeting for July 11 to Discuss Olmsted Parkways Multi-Use Path Project
June 20, 2007 Mayor Wins International Economic Development Award; 'City of Parks' Initiative Among Reasons Cited for Honor
May 30, 2007 Canoe Access Sites Open as ‘City of Parks’ First Feature
May 30, 2007 New Sports Center Planned for Citizens with Disabilities
May 29, 2007 New 166-Acre Park to Host Sports, Other Events Along River Road Corridor
March 22, 2007 Controlled Burn Takes Place on City of Parks Acreage
February 21, 2007 City of Parks Initiative Adds 458 Acres in Floyds Fork Area 
November 29, 2006 144 Acres Added to Jefferson Memorial Forest through City of Parks Initiative
October 5, 2006 Design Firm Selected to Develop Master Plan for New Park Land in Floyds Fork Corridor
August 2, 2006 Canoe Launches to be First Feature of ‘City of Parks’ Expansion
May 18, 2006 94 Acres Purchased Along Floyds Fork through City of Parks Project
December 27, 2005 Abramson Announces Addition of 400 Acres to Jefferson Memorial Forest
December 15, 2005 Abramson: City of Parks Effort Receives 114 Acres, $2.85 Million
September 14, 2005 Schnatters Support ‘City of Parks’ with $2 Million
 
August 30, 2005 City of Parks Initiative Receives $38 Million Federal Boost
 
June 13, 2005 Mayor: Louisville on the Path to ‘City of Parks’ Vision
 
February 22, 2005 Abramson Unveils ‘City of Parks’ Vision
 


Otter Creek Park
“Gradually and silently the charm comes over us; we know not exactly where or how.”
 – Frederick Law Olmsted on the gentle allure of a good park