LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Jefferson Memorial Forest is celebrating the completion of a major park renovation project.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Wednesday for the new and improved Tom Wallace Park.

The $2.7 million renovations include an accessible path around the lake, a new pavilion, a boardwalk in the wetland area of the park, improving parking, designated fishing locations around the lake and a place for launching kayaks.

There is also a new nature-inspired playground for kids.

Construction began back in November 2023.

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