The new park rangers will work alongside Louisville Metro Police and other agencies as sworn public safety officers.
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Portland Park at 640 North 27th Street was acquired by Louisville Parks and Recreation in 1924.
Michelle King will lead the department that oversees the city's parks, pools, community centers and more.
A spokesperson for Louisville Parks and Recreation said the graffiti has already been cleaned up.
Jefferson Memorial Forest will receive $2.5 million in state funding to enhance the nation's largest urban forest.
Renovations have already started at Long Run Park, a 400-acre park, this spring.
The university has shown interest in Stansbury Park, which is part of the Olmstead Park System owned by the city. UofL is holding meetings on the best use for the park.
The Belvedere is an elevated space located on the Riverfront between 4th and 6th streets. The seven-acre multi-use park overlooks the Ohio River.
Uppill Road will be open to vehicles on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Parks and Recreation and Metro Council will host four public meetings for residents to weigh in on what features they'd like to see at the Algonquin and Camp Taylor pools.