Located between 4th and 6th Streets, the Belvedere was built in 1973 atop a parking garage and I-64.
Its seven-acres of park space attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year with large public events like WorldFest and Thunder Over Louisville.
But, these days the Belvedere could use a little TLC — and the Louisville Metro Government is working to make it happen.
Here’s where things stand:
- In 2023, the Louisville Metro Government awarded $150,000 to the firm K. Norman Berry to draw up a Belvedere Master Plan.
- In April 2024, the state legislature allocated $100 million for improvements to downtown Louisville, including the Belvedere.
- In June 2024, the Louisville Metro Council approved $10 million for the Belvedere in the 2024-2025 budget.
With funding in place, officials are ready for the fun part — planning.
Learn more + offer your input at three public meetings. Register in advance to be able to share your ideas + guarantee a seat:
- Thursday, Jan. 16, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Central High School
- Tuesday, Jan. 21, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Southwest Regional Library
- Tuesday, Jan. 28, 12-1 p.m. at St. Matthews Erline Library
Bonus: In 2003, the “Statue of York” was erected on the Belvedere. Learn more about the statue’s history + the artist who created it, Ed Hamilton.
