Central Park, Louisville, KY - Olmsted Designed Parks on Waymarking.com

Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted in 1904, this park had actually played a role in Louisville history for many years prior. The land was part of the DuPont family estate, with the park itself known as DuPont Square. The area also played host to the Southern Exposition in 1883. The land was acquired by the city of Louisville in 1904 and Mr. Olmsted set about redesigning the park.

Today it is used by many who walk its pathways under massive trees. It is also home to the Old Louisville Visitor's Center and the C. Douglas Ramey Amphitheater, where on summer evenings you can catch performances of Shakespeare's plays.

For more on the history of the park, see (visit link)

Type of Public Space: Park Job Number: 01265 Architect: Frederick Law Olmsted

Visit Instructions:
There are no specific visit requirements, however telling about your visit is strongly encouraged. Additional photos of the park to add to the gallery are also nice, but not required. Pictures with a GPS or you in them is highly discouraged.

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