Listen as the marketing team from ACT Louisville talks about the upcoming production of the Wizard of Oz. We also spoke with the Iroquois Amphitheater Manager, Mike Hallett about this summer's list of concerts coming to the stage.Bởi Louisville Parks and Recreation

On this episode we spoke with Producing Artistic Director, Matt Wallace from Kentucky Shakespeare! We discussed Shakespeare in the Parks tour performance of Romeo and Juliet, as well as the upcoming 61st annual summer Shakespeare Festival in Central Park.Bởi Louisville Parks and Recreation

Assistant Director of Recreation and culinary expert, Ben Johnson joined us for our latest episode to talk about the reopening community centers. This will provide a safe area for children across Louisville Metro. We also learned about his upcoming cooking series, Dine and Dash starting in July.Bởi Louisville Parks and Recreation

Episode 19: The Future of Farnsley-Moremen by Louisville Parks and RecreationBởi Louisville Parks and Recreation

Episode 18: Taking our Athletics Division Online by Louisville Parks and RecreationBởi Louisville Parks and Recreation

Episode 17: Making a Splash at Mary T. Aquatic Center by Louisville Parks and RecreationBởi Louisville Parks and Recreation

Episode 16: Helping to Clean up Our Parks by Louisville Parks and RecreationBởi Louisville Parks and Recreation

Episode 15: Safety in Uncertain Times by Louisville Parks and RecreationBởi Louisville Parks and Recreation

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Adam Barrett, Recreation Supervisor at Cyril Allgeier Community Center joined us this episode to talk about the growing interest in team sports. He also explains how the Metro Parks Volleyball Academy and the Metro Parks Basketball Academy provide affordable sports club options for kids.Bởi Louisville Parks and Recreation

Our latest edition of Park It Here features Recreation Manager, Kevin Kinney aka The Goat Man. When he's not busy overseeing his community centers, he tends to his family goat farm that has existed for 40 years! Kevin also competes in several goat competitions. The last 4 years in a row he has won "Best Senior Doe In Show" at the Kentucky State Fai…

In this episode we spoke with two of our community center supervisors: Laneisha Beasley at South Louisville Community Center and Kyle Dock at Portland Community Center. Hear what their daily experience is like and how they came to join the Recreation team!Bởi Louisville Parks and Recreation

Valarie Franklin joined us on this episode of Park It Here to discuss her Living Green Wall project at the Southwick Community Center in the Park DuValle neighborhood. The goal is to reduce air pollution, while cooling the surrounding area simultaneously.Bởi Louisville Parks and Recreation

On this episode of Park It Here we joined Parks Administrator, Tim Fulton to talk about the necessity of our maintenance team. Tim also shares his thoughts about the restoration of Joe Creason Park after the USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships, and Champions Park after the flooding of Bourbon and Beyond.…

We channeled our inner Picasso as we discussed the recently renovated Metro Arts Community Center(located at 8360 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40258), while chatting with the center's brand new supervisor, Brad Meredith. Brad has an extensive history is glass-work, carpentry, and sculpting. Learn more about his background and some of the upcoming art …

Ever heard of plogging? Learn more about this fitness craze, and how the Parks department saves $1 million a year with the help of volunteers across the city of Louisville. We had the chance to speak with our Volunteer Coordinator, Sarah Flarsheim about all the opportunities available.Bởi Louisville Parks and Recreation

On this episode of Park It Here, we spoke with the Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center Supervisor, Keith Smith. Listen as we learn about the different opportunities offered at the aquatic center. We also talked about Keith's alter ego, "The Assassin" part of the Ohio Valley Wrestling.Bởi Louisville Parks and Recreation

This episode we discussed the influence of Fredrick Law Olmsted's design of park systems within the city of Louisville. We talked with special guest Layla George, President and CEO of Louisville Olmsted Parks Conservancy, and Seve Ghose, Director of Louisville Parks and Recreation.Bởi Louisville Parks and Recreation

We had the chance to learn about the history of Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing, and some one the events hosted along the Ohio River. This year we are celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Farnsley-Moremen Historic Home opening to the public.Bởi Louisville Parks and Recreation

We sat down with Dr. Mesude Duyar, the Louisville Parks and Recreation Forestry Manager to discuss the environmental and social impact trees make in the city.Bởi Louisville Parks and Recreation

Mike Hallett discusses the history and future of the Iroquois Amphitheater as we Celebrate it's 80th Anniversary.Bởi Louisville Parks and Recreation

Michael W. Twitty, culinary historian, interpreter and author of The Cooking Gene, explains his research on how enslaved African-Americans shaped modern cuisine in the United States.Bởi Louisville Parks and Recreation