Last November, Louisville metro officials brought Alberta O. Jones Park online — literally. The newly built park features free Wi-Fi access as well as USB + electrical charging stations near picnic tables.
Now, Louisville Metro officials are working to bring Wi-Fi + digital charging stations to every city park — all 120 of them — by next year. In addition to Alberta O. Jones Park, free Wi-Fi is now available at these other Derby City parks:
- Algonquin Park (1614 Cypress St.)
- Ben Washer Park (519 W. Kentucky St.)
- Boone Square Park (1935 Rowan St.)
- Lannan Park (901 N. 26th St.)
- Watterson Lake Park (1714 S. Wheatmore Dr.)
The project will expand to between 30 and 40 parks this year, with an initial focus on parks in low-income areas as a means of battling the digital divide.
