Parks and Recreation

runners at the starting line of a race
Wellness
Stretch your turkey legs this Thanksgiving Day
Get into feast mode at these three local turkey trots.
November 10, 2025 11:41 AM
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Katie Molck
A wigwam-shaped shelter
City
Hogan’s Fountain Pavilion will be demolished this week
The prominent Cherokee Park landmark has been around since the 1960s.
July 24, 2023
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Katie Molck
A circular blue fountain with an iron gate.
Culture
Visit these 3 fountains in Derby City
Round up your loose change, and get ready to make a wish.
July 6, 2023
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Katie Molck
group of people paddling in a dragon boat on the Ohio River
Culture
Unleash the dragon boat
Ready oar not, dragon boat races are happening in Derby City.
July 3, 2023
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Lennie Omalza
Louisville skyline
City
Metro Council approves amended $1.3 billion city budget
Adjustments to the mayor’s proposal included funds to parks, homeless resources, and infrastructure.
June 22, 2023
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Katie Molck
person walking across bridge over a river
City
Chickasaw Park pond is getting a $2.5 million upgrade
That’s one expensive pond.
June 13, 2023
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Lennie Omalza
room with exposed brick wall, floor-to-ceiling windows, modern sofa, chair, and round table
Culture
3 fun places to hold your next work outing
Raise the bar on work get-togethers at fun places around LOU.
June 9, 2023
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Lennie Omalza
Crowd of people in front of a stage.
Events
Louisville Orchestra partners with Waterfront Park for Fourth of July celebration
This year’s Fourth of July event will hit all the right notes.
May 25, 2023
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Katie Molck
small brown dog sitting on a blue bench at a table
Play
Dog-friendly businesses in Louisville
Explore these dog-friendly businesses in Louisville that include places to eat, drink, shop, play, and stay the night.
May 23, 2023
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Ashlea Hearn
Small tree growing out of a rock.
Events
See dozens of bonsai trees at Waterfront Botanical Gardens
Little trees, big event.
May 5, 2023
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Katie Molck
Wooden playground with a yellow tube slide and giant, orange music notes.
City
4 new parks coming to Louisville
We’ve got two tickets to park paradise.
May 3, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Wood-slated bar with green bar stools and green-tiled floor.
Business
A prestigious award for NuLu’s Hotel Genevieve
The boutique hotel is one of 5,000 hotels in the world to receive a Michelin Key.
October 20, 2025
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Jeff Milby
A group of kids playing a game with pumpkins at colorfest at bernheim.
Culture
Mark your calendars for ColorFest at Bernheim Forest
Experience Louisville’s autumn magic at ColorFest, featuring vibrant fall foliage, family-friendly activities, and local food.
October 13, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
A downtown skyline occupies the background, with a forest full of fall-colored trees in the foreground.
Travel and Outdoors
When to expect peak fall foliage in Louisville
November is going to be a colorful month in Derby City, and there are plenty of places to look at the leaves before they fall.
October 7, 2025
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Staff
A Louisille TARC bus on a tree-lined street
Here’s what TARC’s next phase will look like
Big changes are coming to TARC next year.
October 2, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
The river level is low so the riverbed is exposed with green foliage, rocks and sticks. In the distance, you can see a defunct railroad trestle.
Free things to do in Louisville
No cash? No problem. Whether you are spending a day or a lifetime in Louisville, these are some of the best offerings that won’t break the bank.
October 1, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
Historical marker for Louisville Cemetery in Louisville, Kentucky, standing under a tree with the cemetery’s gravestones visible in the background. The marker notes the cemetery’s incorporation in 1886 by prominent Black citizens and lists notable individuals buried there, including Dr. Robert B. Scott, Atwood S. Wilson, Sylvester Weaver, and Bessie Allen.
History
Flashback Friday: Louisville Cemetery
Discover the history of Louisville Cemetery — from prominent Black founders to Derby-winning jockey William Walker Sr. — in our latest look at the city’s historical markers.
September 25, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
Diners sitting inside the Burger Girl Diner in Louisville, KY
Live
Where to find late-night food in Louisville
We all get the munchies.
September 19, 2025
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Katie Molck
An image of a historical marker labled Mulberry Hill
Flashback Friday: Mulberry Hill
This marker notes the location of the Clark family home — some of which is still there.
September 18, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
A black and white photo of a log cabin surrounded by a crowd.
History
Do you remember the 21st night of September in Louisville?
Do you remember the 21st night of September? Join us on a trip down memory lane to see what Louisvillians were up to this week throughout the years.
September 18, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
A white cup filled with a pumpkin spice latte
Food
Six fall coffee shop menus in LOU
Pumpkin spice, apple crisp, and everything in between.
September 16, 2025
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Declan Lowthian