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Parks and Sustainability Committee

Thursday, June 4, 2026 · 3:00 PM AM · Council Chambers/Virtual

TL;DR

The Parks and Sustainability Committee reviewed sustainability achievements and park conservation projects, then considered several ordinances and resolutions focused on parks improvements. Key items included amendments to allow foraging in metro parks and adjust golf course fees, plus a $265,000 grant for tennis court reconstruction at Seneca Park and a resolution supporting the Urban Forest Master Plan.

Key Decisions

  • Foraging in Metro Parks Pending - Ordinance to permit foraging of certain plant material in Louisville Metro Parks
  • Golf Course Green Fees Pending - Ordinance to set green fees at Louisville Metro Golf Courses
  • Seneca Park Tennis Courts Pending - Authorization to accept $265,000 from USTA for reconstruction of 10 tennis courts
  • Urban Forest Master Plan Pending - Resolution urging implementation of tree canopy strategies for resilience and sustainability
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Call to Order
  2. Roll Call
  3. Special Discussion
  4. 1. PARTNERSHIP FOR A GREEN CITY: SUSTAINABILITY ACHIEVEMENTS – Brent Fryrear, Partnership for a Green City
    Discussion Item
  5. 2. OLMSTED PARKS CONSERVANCY CURRENT WORK AND FUTURE PROJECTS – Mary Grissom, Olmsted Parks Conservancy
    Discussion Item
  6. Pending Legislation
  7. 3. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT CODE OF ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) SECTION 42.31 TO PERMIT THE FORAGING OF CERTAIN PLANT MATERIAL IN LOUISVILLE METRO PARKS.
    Ordinance
  8. 4. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT CODE OF ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) SECTION 42.41 TO SET GREEN FEES AT LOUISVILLE METRO GOLF COURSES.
    Ordinance
  9. 5. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT FUNDS TOTALING $265,000 FROM THE UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION (USTA) FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF TEN (10) TENNIS COURTS AT SENECA PARK TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION.
    Resolution
  10. 6. A RESOLUTION URGING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE URBAN FOREST MASTER PLAN STRATEGIES/ACTIONS TO ENSURE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT’S TREE CANOPY IS RESILIENT, PROTECTED, AND SUSTAINABLE.
    Resolution
  11. page break
  12. Adjournment
  13. Note: Agendas are followed at the discretion of the Chair. While an item may be listed, it does not mean all items will be heard and/or acted upon by the Committee.