Updated designs are set to be shared during public meetings in September that will gather more feedback on plans for the 52-year-old downtown public space
The first step of revitalization happened Tuesday as Mayor Greenberg broke ground on the project.
Olmsted has already knocked down the dorms and another building that belonged to the seminary.
Olmsted Parks Conservancy was behind the $230,000 restoration project to help separate the landmark from traffic.
The landmark sits on the park's Scenic Loop.
Once the restoration is complete, parkgoers will have two tennis courts, two pickleball courts and a half-court basketball court to use.
The goal is to receive $100,000 pledges by Oct. 15. Thus far, more than $32,000 has been pledged.
The loops closed to drivers at the start of the pandemic in an effort to help manage crowds.
Louisville’s mayor announced in April 2020 the main roads through the popular local parks would be closed to vehicle traffic to help manage crowds.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s report, due out next month, will look at ways to improve safety and ease congestion on I-64 between the Watterson Expressway and Butchertown.