Category: Press Releases

The Parklands of Floyds Fork Photography Exhibit to be Displayed at The Green Building Gallery

21st Century Parks and The Green Building to open exhibit documenting creation of the 4,000-acre Parklands of Floyds Fork Louisville, Ky. (February 16, 2012) – The natural landscape that comprises one of the largest park projects in the nation is the … Continue reading

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The Parklands of Floyds Fork Announces Closing Date of the Creekside Sprayground for the season

Louisville, Ky. (September 12, 2011) – The Creekside Sprayground, operated by The Parklands of Floyds Fork, (located at 1310 S. Beckley Station Road) will be closing on Sunday, September 18, 2011 for the season. The sprayground is closing earlier than … Continue reading

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Photo exhibit portrays natural beauty of massive parks project

Louisville, Ky. (September 6, 2011) – The natural landscape that comprises one of the largest park projects in the nation is the subject of a dramatic new photography exhibit. 21st Century Parks will partner with the Louisville Free Public Library … Continue reading

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21st Century Parks Announces Conservation Project to Remove Strainer on Floyds Fork

Louisville, Ky. (July 11, 2011) – The Natural Resources Conservation Service, a department of the US Department of Agriculture, has partnered with 21st Century Parks (the nonprofit responsible for The Parklands of Floyds Fork) and Councilman Stuart Benson to remove … Continue reading

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21st Century Parks Announces Opening of New Canoe Route

New Route Provides Opportunity to Avoid Beckley Creek Park Construction Area Louisville, Ky. (July 11, 2011) – 21st Century Parks, Inc is pleased to announce the opening of a new canoe launch on Floyds Fork.  The new Cane Run Canoe … Continue reading

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Playground and Sprayground to Open with Free Community Event

Louisville, Ky.—21st Century Parks invites the community to “come out and play” on Saturday, June 25, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to celebrate the grand opening of the Creekside Playground and Sprayground, the first feature to open as … Continue reading

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Major Construction Begins on The Parklands of Floyds Fork

Beckley Creek Park to be first phase of $113 million project Louisville, Ky. (May 31, 2011)—Major construction began today on one of the nation’s largest and most ambitious metropolitan park-development projects.  U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and Louisville Mayor … Continue reading

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Walmart/Sam’s Club Donates $75,000 To 21st Century Parks and The Parklands of Floyds Fork

Louisville, Ky. (March 11, 2011) – Sam’s Club, a division of Walmart Stores, Inc., today announced a pledge of $75,000 to 21st Century Parks, the nonprofit organization responsible for the creation of The Parklands of Floyds Fork in Louisville, Ky. … Continue reading

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21st Century Parks Unveils Plans for Education and Achievement Center at The Parklands- October 12,2010

$1 million gift from PNC Foundation to benefit educational programs

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21st Century Parks Hires Chief Financial Officer- September 29,2010

Louisville, Ky. (September 29, 2010) — Jim Moore has been named chief financial officer of 21st Century Parks, the nonprofit corporation leading the creation and management of The Parklands of Floyds Fork, a nearly 4,000-acre public parks system along the … Continue reading

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