Upcoming Events at Shelby Park
Sat Jun 8, 9:30 AM - Sat Jun 8, 11:00 AM
Shelby Park
600 East Oak Street, Louisville, KY 40203
Community: Old Louisville
Description
Olmsted Park Featured: Shelby Park Meeting Location: In front of Carnegie Library. Street parking is available around perimeter of park. Difficulty: A very easy walk on flat terrain. This tour is wheelchair accessible. Duration: 60-70 minutes Price: Free to the public!
Event Details
Olmsted Park Featured: Shelby Park
Meeting Location: In front of Carnegie Library. Street parking is available around perimeter of park.
Difficulty: A very easy walk on flat terrain. This tour is wheelchair accessible.
Duration: 60-70 minutes
Price: Free to the public!
Tour Description: Join Olmsted Parks Conservancy’s Certified Tour Guide Denise Davis and learn about the fascinating history of Shelby Park. Designed by the Olmsted Firm in 1907, this historic 16-acre neighborhood park was at one time one of the busiest and most popular parks in Louisville. You'll learn interesting details about the Carnegie library, three different swimming pools and a prize-winning toy orchestra, and much more. (Did you know the first public use of a phonograph in Louisville was at Shelby Park?)
Tour Notes: Dress for warm weather, wear comfortable walking shoes, bring a water bottle and meet 5-10 minutes prior to tour start. Feel free to bring a walking stick. Leashed dogs and children accompanied by an adult are welcome!
Meeting Location: In front of Carnegie Library. Street parking is available around perimeter of park.
Difficulty: A very easy walk on flat terrain. This tour is wheelchair accessible.
Duration: 60-70 minutes
Price: Free to the public!
Tour Description: Join Olmsted Parks Conservancy’s Certified Tour Guide Denise Davis and learn about the fascinating history of Shelby Park. Designed by the Olmsted Firm in 1907, this historic 16-acre neighborhood park was at one time one of the busiest and most popular parks in Louisville. You'll learn interesting details about the Carnegie library, three different swimming pools and a prize-winning toy orchestra, and much more. (Did you know the first public use of a phonograph in Louisville was at Shelby Park?)
Tour Notes: Dress for warm weather, wear comfortable walking shoes, bring a water bottle and meet 5-10 minutes prior to tour start. Feel free to bring a walking stick. Leashed dogs and children accompanied by an adult are welcome!
