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The Parklands is exactly Olmsted’s vision – according to documentarian Laurence Cotton

By STEVE KAUFMAN | Published: NOVEMBER 13, 2012 on InsiderLouisville.com Historian and documentarian Laurence Cotton was in Louisville for a couple of weeks in October, filming, interviewing and generally poking his nose around. That’s what journalists do. Cotton’s mission was a PBS documentary he’s … Continue reading

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Owls’ time to be heard is drawing near- Courier-Journal Green Space Article

(October 19, 2012)- Winter is a quiet time in Kentucky’s forests. Many songbirds have migrated to the tropics, and our reptiles and amphibians brumate (a type of dormancy). Though most mammals are active, the short days and long nights make … Continue reading

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The Parklands begins next phase of construction – The Lane Report

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (June 28, 2012) — Construction began Wednesday on the southern portion of Beckley Creek Park and Pope Lick Park, the next phase of The Parklands of Floyds Fork, the nearly 4,000-acre park system being developed by 21st Century … Continue reading

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Canoe Launch on Floyds Fork Opens- The Courier Journal

July 22, 2011 A new canoe launch has been opened by 21st Century Parks on Floyds Fork. The launch is at 6500 Echo Trial Road and opens public access to about a 3.5-mile section of the creek to paddlers. The … Continue reading

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Fishing at Miles Park

750 rainbow trout will be stocked at lake #4 at Miles Park.  Thank you to Kentucky Fish & Wildlife for bringing the joy of winter fishing to The Parklands! Click here to learn where the fish come from.

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