The Parklands 2021 Membership Drive
Beckley Creek Park, Broad Run Park, Pope Lick Park, The Strand, Turkey Run Park
Louisville, Ky. (June 8, 2021) —The 3rd annual Parklands 5K Walk & Run, presented by Enchanting Adventure Travels, is this Saturday, June 12, 2021 in Beckley Creek Park. The 3.1-mile course takes participants through a portion of the scenic Parklands of Floyds Fork, a nearly 4,000-acre donor and visitor-supported park system in Louisville, KY.
Participants can compete in person on June 12, or opt to participate virtually. Extra protocols are in place to ensure the safety of all participants. Each participant receives a T-shirt and race medal.
Timing of the 5K coincides with The Parklands Membership Drive, June 6-12. Funds raised from both the race and drive go directly to The Parklands Fund, the annual campaign that raises money to support maintenance and operations of The Parklands of Floyds Fork.
MEMBERS MAKE IT HAPPEN
As a visitor-supported public park, The Parklands does not receive tax dollars for annual operations and relies on community support to continue providing free access to its nearly 4,000 acres, 365 days a year. Members are the ones who make it all possible:
- 3,825,891 park visits in 2020
- 78,255 trees planted since opening first amenity
- 17,295 Virtual Classroom participants in 2020
- 60 acres treated for invasive species in 2020 so native plant species can thrive
- 80 miles of trails for hiking, biking and paddling, including:
- 22 miles of water trail with 7 paddling access points
- 19 connected miles of the paved, fully-accessible Louisville Loop
- 34 public restrooms maintained to a high standard
- Nearly 4,000 acres permanently preserved
The Parklands experienced a 23% increase in visitation in 2020 compared to 2019 as people sought safe, outdoor spaces to recreate, relax and recharge. The record use shows no sign of slowing down. Parklands’ traffic counters show 2021 visitation at 1,353,318 through May 31.
Participate in The Parklands 5K Walk & Run, or donate any amount, and immediately become a Parklands Member and supporter of this well-used and well-loved community asset. In addition to helping maintain The Parklands for current and future generations, Parklands Members receive access to exclusive events, program discounts and Parklands’ swag.
The Parklands is debuting two perks during the 2021 Membership Drive. The first is a “Trees of The Parklands” guide featuring beautiful illustrations by Parklands’ Education Specialist Erin Kinnetz. The guide is available to supporters who give at the Parklands Partner level and above. Supporters who give at the Parklands Preserver level and above receive a unique, custom-made 8.5” x 11” print featuring a Chinkapin Oak, created by Graphic Designer Cassie Bays.
Donate and learn more about Member giving levels and benefits at www.theparklands.org/Member. Register for The Parklands 5K Walk & Run at www.theparklands.org/5k. For more information, contact Director of Communications & Marketing Anna Rosales-Crone at (502) 815-0267 or acrone@21cparks.org.
Discover The Parklands of Floyds Fork
The Parklands of Floyds Fork is a nearly 4,000-acre visitor-supported public park system in Louisville, Kentucky, stretching from Shelbyville Road to Bardstown Road. It consists of four major parks—Beckley Creek Park, Pope Lick Park, Turkey Run Park and Broad Run Park—linked by a world-class urban trail system and a remarkable water trail tracing Floyds Fork, a classic Kentucky stream. Serving more than 3 million visits each year, The Parklands offers something for everyone, whether you are looking for a quiet place to discover nature, a dynamic learning experience through the Outdoor Classroom, a cruise on a scenic park drive, or a stream to paddle. The Parklands is free to enter, but does not receive tax dollars for annual upkeep or operations. Ongoing maintenance and operations are funded through private donations, program and event fees, and an endowment fund. Donate today to become a Parklands Member and support the parks you know and love. Learn more and plan your next visit at www.theparklands.org.
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