Louisville Olmsted Parks Conservancy

The Conservancy raises funds each year for major development projects to enhance our Parks. Funds raised have been used to refurbish sports courts in tyler park, provide new signage in algonquin park, refurbish natural surface trails in iroquois and seneca Parks. We razed buildings on the beargrass preserve property purchased in 2021, to increase greenspace and trails in adjoining cherokee park. These funds are also used for capacity building through continuing our team for healthy Parks crew work in ecological restoration, woodlands management and horticulture, including the purchase of new vehicles and equipment. Finally, we purchased much needed technology upgrades in software and website development.

Through advertising, social media and our annual report, the Conservancy works to keep the community informed of changes to our Parks such as road closures in cherokee park, natural surfaces trail work in iroquois and seneca, major renovation and revitalization projects in elliot, central, beargrass preserve, hogan's fountain and gaulbert pavilion. We also share information on how we are being good stewards of the funds contributed for park engagement and on-going restoration.

The Conservancy works to connect neighbors and communities to our Parks through special events, community park play programs, and a park steward program of volunteers to help maintain the greenspace and woodlands.