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Our seven parks provide seasons full of fun for everyone in the community! Features include a fish pond, walking paths, children play areas, horseshoe pits, picnic grills and sports fields. Tennis courts and basketball courts are also maintained by the city. You can rent a park pavilion with restrooms and electricity for your next special gathering. Rental fees range from $20.00 to $50.00 for city residents and $40.00 to $100.00 for non-residents. Rentals can be arranged at City Hall, at 215 S. Mill.
Andy Aljancic Park Named for Louisville local Andy Aljancic (1924-2005) who served in many facets of the City, from Recreation Director to City Councilman, this park has amenities for kids of all ages. Little League baseball and softball games are just some of the events common here. Andy Aljancic Park also has two tennis courts, a basketball court, horseshoe pits, shuffleboard courts, and two drinking fountains. The 20 person capacity pavilion with indoor restrooms makes this an ideal place to rent for parties. Constitution Park Ninety years ago, Constitution Park was Louisville's Waterworks with a steam operated pump house. Now, it has a one acre fish pond and a one-sixth mile walking path. This is a great gathering spot with a pavilion that holds 20 people. Croston Park Named for James L. Croston, a construction worker killed in 1984 during the demolition of a bridge at this site, Croston Park is a beautiful 1-acre park filled with trees and seasonal flowers. Gulling Park Developer Leo P. Gulling lends his name to this park. After developing most of this area, he donated this 1-acre grass park for people to enjoy relaxation along the bank of the Broad-Monter Creek. Howard E. "Peg" Wilson Park Named for Howard E. "Peg" Wilson, a popular Louisville High School principal in the 1950's, Wilson Park is a favorite for outdoor basketball! It features basketball courts lit and available until 11:00pm. A picnic shelter, playground, and baseball/softball fields are also available here. Mary C. Metzger Park Activity abounds at Metzger Park! Mary C. Metzger donated the 88 acres of land and stipulated in her will it should only be used for park and recreation purposes. The 200-car parking lot provides space for visitors to enjoy the vast amenities this park offers. Our largest pavilion (with fireplace and electric) makes this park a favorite to rent for large gatherings. The community built "Magical Rainbow Playground" provides hours of fun for youngsters. And there's more!!! Two baseball fields, two soccer fields, picnic areas and over three miles of biking, walking, and running paths are also available in this park. Each path has mileage markers for convenience of all fitness levels. Wildwood Park With two pavilions and a gazebo, equipped with charcoal grills and electric service, this is the perfect spot for a family reunion. One pavilion has a fireplace and all structures are wheelchair accessible. Wildwood Park has a sand volleyball court, baseball and softball fields, two sets of swings and a monster climber for those rough-housing youngster. |