Sledding in Cherokee Park is a time-honored Louisville tradition — these Louisvillians hit the slopes in 1926. | Image courtesy University of Louisville Archives and Special Collections
When snow falls in Derby City, you might be heading to the back of the attic or corner of the garage for your trusty sled so you can hit the slopes.
The Louisville Metro Government has designated five hills as safe sledding spots. These hills are to open from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. when there are at least two to three inches of snow on the ground.
Cherokee Park (Baringer Hill, intersection of Alexander Road and Scenic Loop)
Joe Creason Park (Trevilian Way, across from Louisville Zoo)
George Rogers Clark Park (1024 Thruston Ave., behind the playground near McKinley Avenue)
McNeely Lake Park (6900 Cooper Chapel Rd., near the Korean War Memorial)
Charlie Vettiner Park (5550 Charlie Vettiner Park Rd., near the Easum Road entrance)
If you need to warm up, all Parks and Rec Community Centers + the Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center are open 11 a.m.-8p.m.
Asked
Asked
What is Louisville’s snowiest day on record?
A. 17.6 inches on Feb. 11, 1942 B. 15.5 inches on Jan. 17, 1994 C. 15 inches on Dec. 8, 1917 D. 12.9 inches on Nov. 2, 1966
Eight. That’s how many new tandem-axle dump trucks Louisville added to its snow-removal fleet this year, bringing the total to over 100. Did you know? The Snow Team is made up of workers from five different departments.
Traffic
Traffic patterns have changed on Muhammad Ali Boulevard and Chestnut Street west of Ninth Street as part of the ongoing Reimagine Ninth Street project. Expect four-way stops along both corridors for the next 90 days.
Try This
Louisville Food Tours has a new food + bourbon tour in its lineup — and this one’s on wheels. The Bourbon Trolley is a survey of distilleries, tasting rooms, and restaurants that includes nine pours, two cocktails, and nine small plates.
Job
Who makes the wheels on the bus go round and round? It could be you. TARC will host an info session for prospective new bus drivers on Monday, Dec. 8. Learn about the ins and outs of getting your CDL and apply on-site.
Art
Slaughterhouse 502 is a new film production company founded by Louisville’s own Evan Mascagni. The company’s first project is doling out a $10,000 grant for local documentary filmmakers — applications close at the end of the week.
Sports
The Cards face a brutal December schedule that could define their season. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Health
Meet Horizon IX, an innovative hearing aid that a leading audiologist calls “nothing short of a miracle.” With dual processors for sharper speech and less noise, it offers a nearly invisible design for all-day comfort. Try it at no risk for 45 days and experience effortless hearing for the holidays.*
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Health
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The Buy
Three viral products that are actually worth paying attention to:
☕ A JavaSok — aka an insulated neoprene sleeve for your favorite iced drinks. The widely popular product is an Amazon bestseller + one of the top gifts of the season. Bonus: Discover Soks for cans, water bottles, ice cream pints, and more.
🥘 The StoveShelf — as seen in Business Insider and Food & Wine. It’s a high-quality magnetic attachment for your stovetop that stores frequently used items like spices, condiments, and cooking oils.
🐻 Something that’s on every teenager’s holiday wishlist: the viral Starbucks Bearista bear cup. If you couldn’t get your hands on the original (they sold out within minutes), we found the perfect look-alike on Amazon.
This year, the Louisville Zoo welcomed 28 black-footed ferret kits, many of which have already been released into the wilds of Colorado. It’s part of the zoo’s partnership with the black-footed ferret recovery program, just one of many conservation partnerships.
Black-footed ferrets are the only ferret species native to the US.
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