# Shawnee Vistas

## Shawnee-On-The-Ohio Welcomes You!

Shawnee Park was all about the river views when Frederick Law Olmsted designed it in 1893. But it's hard to keep those scenic vistas open without the right kinds of plantings and regular attention – rampant growth was beginning to hide the river as early as 1907.

Today, a new program is underway to regain the river connection that was so important to Olmsted's plan, and which is a top priority of the public, according to the Olmsted Parks Master Plan. Thanks to a grant from the Brown-Forman Corporation, the Louisville Olmsted Parks Conservancy began working with Metro Parks in 2001 to create a "lace curtain" effect by:

* removing trees that are diseased, dying or non-native;

* pruning healthy trees to open up lines of sight and frame views;

* planting low-growing shrubs, native grasses and wildflowers.

You can be part of this picture by volunteering with the Olmsted Park Champions. Call 456-8125 or e-mail us at olmsted@loukymetro.org.

## Funding

* Brown-Forman Corporation

* Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government

  * Jerry E. Abramson, Mayor

  * Louisville Metro Council

* Metro Parks

* Louisville Olmsted Parks Conservancy

## Funding

Brown-Forman Corporation

Jerry E. Abramson, Mayor

Louisville Metro Council

Metro Parks