Parks and Recreation

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Brianna Williams
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