Louisville (May 11, 2026) – Today, Councilman Ben Reno-Weber (D-8) joined Louisville Parks & Recreation, Cherokee Park Rehabilitation, Highlands-Douglass Neighborhood Association, and neighborhood leaders to celebrate the official transfer of property for the future Woodford Greenway walking path.
During a signing ceremony held at the Ellerbe Avenue entrance to Cherokee Park Rehabilitation, representatives formally marked the donation of a portion of privately owned land to Louisville Metro Government. The property was donated by Cherokee Park Rehabilitation and will be used for the future development of a trail connection between the Highlands-Douglass neighborhood and Cherokee Park.
“This generous donation brings us one step closer to creating a safer connection between our neighborhoods and one of Louisville’s most treasured public spaces, Cherokee Park,” said Councilman Reno-Weber. “Projects like the Woodford Greenway happen because of strong community partnerships and a shared vision for improving quality of life.”
The land, owned by Millvale Road Propco, LLC, was transferred to Metro Government at no cost following more than a year of coordination between Metro Parks & Recreation, Jefferson County Attorney’s Office, and project partners. The deed was officially recorded on March 18, 2026.
“Cherokee Park Rehabilitation has been serving the needs of the community for decades. We are honored to partner with Louisville Metro Parks to assist everyone in our community to more easily enjoy the beauty of Cherokee Park,” said Mick Vujanovic, CEO, ClearView Healthcare Management.
The Woodford Greenway walking path will follow an existing but undeveloped easement, connecting Ellerbe Avenue and Woodford Place, to Park Boundary Road and Cherokee Park. The path will improve pedestrian access and neighborhood connectivity, providing a safer route for residents and families to reach the park.
“The HDNA would like to thank Councilman Ben Reno-Weber and his office for shepherding this through the city processes, thank Cherokee Park Rehabilitation for their generous land donation, and acknowledge the dozens of people who moved this along over the last 20 plus years as recommended in our 2006 neighborhood plan,” said Michael Schnuerle, President of Highlands-Douglass Neighborhood Association. “For the first time, children attending summer camps at the Douglass Community Center will not need a school bus to get them to Cherokee Park safely, only a thousand feet away. Many neighbors and visitors, children and families, rehabilitation residents and staff, will not need a car to drive to Cherokee Park. Let’s continue this work to provide safe access to parks, improving mobility choice, safety, and access which is essential for any healthy, livable neighborhood.”
The donation by Cherokee Park Rehabilitation is a critical step in making this connection possible. The additional land allows for a continuous connection between previously inaccessible segments of the neighborhood and the park.
Planning and funding for trail development are still to be determined, but today’s signing ensures the land needed for the project is now publicly owned and preserved for future use.
“At Louisville Parks and Recreation, we’re always looking for ways to better connect neighbors to the parks they love,” said Michelle King, Executive Director of Louisville Parks and Recreation. “We are excited that this future greenway will provide a safer, more accessible route to Cherokee Park while strengthening the connection between residents and the outdoors. We’re grateful to our partners for helping make this vision a reality.”
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