LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Cherokee Park will soon receive more than $300,000 in investments to add a new stone overlook to the Chauffeur's Rest area of the park.
In a news release Tuesday, the Olmsted Parks Conservancy said the upgrades will "enhance the scenic view and provide amenities for park users" at Chauffeur's Rest, an open field hidden from view off Barret Hill Road.
"Frederick Law Olmsted’s design philosophies prioritized an enhanced sense of space, including indefinite boundaries and constant opening of new views," the conservancy said in a news release. "Olmsted's landscapes emphasize viewsheds, as seen at Cherokee Park’s Baringer Hill. The Chauffeur’s Rest project will similarly establish a place for park users to stop and enjoy an expansive view."
The project will consist of an accessible plaza with seating, bike racks and a water fountain. The project was funded with money from a gift in memory of Christian L. Campbell by his family: Heather, Amelia and Colleen.
The conservancy will accept construction bids for the project until 5 p.m. March 7. For more information, click here.
Cherokee Park announced more than $300,000 in investments to add a new stone overlook to the Chauffeur's Rest area of the park. (Photo courtesy of the Louisville Olmsted Parks Conservancy)
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