LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Mayor Craig Greenberg, and Louisville Parks and Recreation officials, are inviting the public to help shape the future of Jefferson Memorial Forest by participating in a short survey that can be found here. Gathering input from the community and visitors is the first step in creating a new master plan for the forest that will guide how it is preserved, improved, and enjoyed for years to come.“Jefferson Memorial Forest is a natural gem, not just for Louisville, but for the entire region, a...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Mayor Craig Greenberg, and Louisville Parks and Recreation officials, are inviting the public to help shape the future of Jefferson Memorial Forest by participating in a short survey that can be found here. Gathering input from the community and visitors is the first step in creating a new master plan for the forest that will guide how it is preserved, improved, and enjoyed for years to come.
“Jefferson Memorial Forest is a natural gem, not just for Louisville, but for the entire region, and this master plan is our chance to listen and learn from the people who care about it most,” said Mayor Craig Greenberg. “We want every voice to be heard as we start this exciting process.”
The project to develop the master plan has been divided into three phases: Discovery, Framework, and Trailhead. In the current discovery phase, local leaders are focused on connecting with the Louisville community and gathering input through public events, surveys and listening sessions. Later phases will use this feedback to shape draft recommendations and finally a long-term plan for Jefferson Memorial Forest.
“This discovery phase serves as an invitation for people from across Louisville to share their ideas and vision, helping Jefferson Memorial Forest remain a vibrant destination for beauty, adventure, and belonging,” said Executive Director of Louisville Parks and Recreation Michelle King. “That’s why we are going the extra mile to make sure every voice has a chance to shape its future.”
Along with taking the online survey, the public can also find representatives at World Fest on August 30, and the St. James Art Fair on October 3, to give their feedback in-person. More updates and information on this project can be found at jmfmasterplan.com.
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ABOUT LOUISVILLE PARKS AND RECREATIONLouisville Parks and Recreation, a nationally accredited parks and recreation agency, manages more than 120 parks and six parkways on more than 13,000 acres of land and operates recreation programs for area residents of all ages and abilities through its 14 community centers. The department’s inventory also includes 10 golf courses; the Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center and four outdoor pools; the David Armstrong Extreme Park; two historic homes; the historic Iroquois Amphitheater performance venue; and the nation’s largest municipally owned urban forest, Jefferson Memorial Forest. More details on the department’s people and programs can be found at bestparksever.com.
ABOUT JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FOREST Jefferson Memorial Forest, a woodland tribute to those Kentucky veterans who have served our nation during times of war, is Jefferson County’s largest nature preserve and one of the largest municipal urban forests in the nation. The Forest is the flagship of Louisville Parks and Recreation’s Natural Areas Division which is entrusted with providing stewardship, nature-based educational programming, and outdoor recreation within nearly 7,000 acres of forest, meadow, and riparian habitat across Louisville Metro. Jefferson Memorial Forest offers a full range of recreational amenities, including weekend education and adventure programs, hiking trails, camping, fishing, equestrian trails and picnic areas. The Jefferson Memorial Forest Welcome Center is located at 11311 Mitchell Hill Road. For more information: 502-368-5404, or visit memorialforest.com