Cherokee Park, Municipal park in Louisville, Kentucky
Cherokee Park spans 409 acres of rolling hills, open meadows, and woodland areas featuring Beargrass Creek through its natural landscape.
Frederick Law Olmsted designed Cherokee Park in 1891 as part of Louisville's park system, alongside Iroquois and Shawnee parks, establishing a network of green spaces.
The park name, selected in 1891, reflects the period's recognition of Native American heritage, with features like Big Rock and Hogan's Fountain becoming community landmarks.
The 2.4-mile Scenic Loop provides separate lanes for vehicles and recreational users, with multiple entrances connecting to Cherokee Triangle and Highlands-Douglass neighborhoods.
Following the F4 tornado damage in April 1974, federal funds supported an extensive replanting initiative to restore the park's original design specifications.
Location: Kentucky
Website: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/parks/park-list/cherokee-park
GPS coordinates: 38.24120,-85.69690
Latest update: May 12, 2025 00:10
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