As part of a “visioning” exercise, Louisville Metro Parks and Recreation will host 12 public meetings during the months of September, October and November to receive feedback on future park amenities including dog parks, skate parks and walking/hiking trails.

“We look forward to hearing from citizens across Louisville about what they’d like to see in their parks,” said Director Seve Ghose. “With 12 meetings and a public comment period that will last into December, we hope everyone takes advantage of the opportunity to share their hopes and dreams for the future.”

Ghose said the meetings will take place once each week for 12 weeks at four sites: the East Government Center in Middletown; Sun Valley Community Center in southwest Louisville; the Portland Community Center in the Portland neighborhood in west Louisville; and the Cyril Allgeier Community Center in the Camp Taylor neighborhood just off the Watterson Expressway.

The meetings in September will feature a discussion about dog parks; October’s meetings will address skate parks; and November’s meetings will focus on walking/hiking trails. All meetings will last from 6-7:30 p.m.

“This is our and the community’s opportunity to discuss how best to enhance the system to best serve the growing community and disparate needs while improving the quality of life of all residents,” Ghose said.

Ghose said those who would like to attend a meeting but can’t are still encouraged to send comments about these topics and others to parks@louisvilleky.gov.

September Public Meeting Dates
Theme – Dog Parks
(all times 6-7:30 p.m.)

• Tuesday, September 6 – East Government Center – 200 Juneau Drive, 40243
• Monday, September 12 – Sun Valley Community Center – 6505 Bethany Lane, 40272
• Monday, September 19 – Portland Community Center – 640 North 27th Street, 40212
• Monday, September 26 – Cyril Allgeier Community Center – 4101 Cadillac Court, 40213

October Public Meeting Dates
Theme – Skate Parks
(all times 6-7:30 p.m.)

• Monday, October 10 – Sun Valley Community Center – 6505 Bethany Lane, 40272
• Tuesday, October 11 – East Government Center – 200 Juneau Drive, 40243
• Monday, October 17 – Portland Community Center – 640 North 27th Street, 40212
• Monday, October 24 – Cyril Allgeier Community Center – 4101 Cadillac Court, 40213

November Public Meeting Dates
Theme – Hiking/Bicycle Trails
(all times 6-7:30 p.m.)

• Tuesday, November 1 – East Government Center – 200 Juneau Drive, 40243
• Monday, November 7 – Sun Valley Community Center – 6505 Bethany Lane, 40272
• Monday, November 14 – Portland Community Center – 640 North 27th Street, 40212
• Monday, November 21 – Cyril Allgeier Community Center – 4101 Cadillac Court, 40213