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.

Nov. 30, 2010 Metro Parks seeking input on Louisville Loop Signage System
Oct. 1, 2010 Mayor Announces Upgrades for West Louisville’s Algonquin Park
September 28, 2010 Ground Broken for Playground for Children With Disabilities in Shawnee Park
September 1, 2010 Mayor Helps Break Ground on New Clubhouse at Charlie Vettiner Golf Course
August 23, 2010 Construction begins on Parklands of Floyds Fork demonstration project
July 28, 2010 Mayor Opens New Sprayground in LaPorte Park
May 26, 2010 Jefferson Memorial Forest Celebrates National Trails Day by Opening Yost Ridge Trail
May 4, 2010 Meeting to outline Louisville Loop alternatives
March 2, 2010 Metro Parks hosting initial master planning meeting for Petersburg Park
February 11, 2010 Metro Parks, Olmsted Conservancy hosting final master planning meeting for Hogan's Fountain area
January 29, 2010 Cyclo-cross World Championship Events coming to Louisville
November 17, 2009 New property connections sections of Jefferson Memorial Forest
September 10, 2009 Historic Sunnyhill Pavilion to be restored
June 23, 2009 Mayor Abramson announces improvements at Blue Lick Park
June 18, 2009 Open House to focus on Louisville Loop
May 21, 2009 Tyler Park, Hogan's Fountain subject of project meeting
April 21, 2009 Jefferson Memorial Forest awarded trail revitalization grant
March 24, 2009 Louisville to add four spraygrounds, improve five pools for summer fun
February 25, 2009 Mahoney Property, Charlie Vettiner park planning to be discussed
February 13, 2009 Master Planning process kicks off for Hogan's Fountain area, Tyler Park
February 12, 2009 Memorial Forest to host Master Plan Meeting on Paul Yost
October 7, 2008 Final Jefferson Memorial Forest Master Plan to be held Oct. 22
August 13, 2008 Metro Parks, Kentucky Forestry purchases 98-acre walnut farm
June 1, 2008 Wyandotte Park planning meeting July 1
May 15, 2008 Planning process for Jefferson Memorial Forest begins with public meeting
April 15, 2008 Mayor opens 23-mile section of Louisville Loop
February 25, 2008 21st Century Parks Web site debuts
January 23, 2008 Wyandotte Park to see ballfield improvements, master plan
November 21, 2007 Wyandotte Park planning process continues with Nov. 29 public meeting
October 11, 2007 Final Public Meeting: Olmsted Parkways Multi-Use Path System
October 8, 2007 Metro Parks kicks off planning effort for Wyandotte Park
September 27, 2007 Metro Parks earns National Accreditation
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
 


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“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
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