Chickasaw Park — Attraction in Louisville

I hope my fellow Louisville West Enders, especially the brothers and sisters of our beautiful and beloved Chickasaw & Shawnee neighborhoods, where we as children use to run up and down the neighborhood streets, roller skating and flying kites in the spring, riding our bikes all over the neighborhood and to the corner candy and hardware store, that was located across the street to Zegart's Pharmacy, which was located across the street from Clemons Beer Depot and Convenience Store, which was located across the street from Cook's Food Fair and Meat Market. That was years ago, before America lost the last of her innocence. Though those businesses have long closed, the West End is still as beautiful as ever, with her big swing porch houses and well manicured yards. I have been all over the U.S., and there aren't many African American neighborhoods like the Louisville's West End. I hope everyone who's fortunate enough to live in this area of Louisville realizes what a jewel of a park Chickasaw is. I grew up a couple of blocks away from this park, and I have yet to find anything close to it anywhere else. It was designed by a man by the name of Olmsted. The very same man who designed and built Central Park in New York City. Mr. Olmsted also designed and built Shawnee Park, which is located one mile up the road from Chickasaw, and is 10 times bigger than Chickasaw! Another awesome park to hang out in! We...

I really admire the people who keep tennis courts going with weekly "clubs" (Tuesdays special) and got past city budget cuts with their interest and work. There are only two clay courts in city, I'm told. Don't know where the other is or if it is still open with budget cuts. We don't play. But contributed what we could to help. Not much but It was appreciated. The waterfowl on the pond attract us and others to park, feed and watch. Walking paths for folks including dogs on leashes. Park has some history. Used to be called the "little park." (compared to Shawnee). Check out the plaques by North entrance. Wave as you drive through (slowly). It will be returned by...

Chickasaw Park was a historical Black Park. Which we loved to go there as kids. Itwas a big event to go there. This year we had our Family Reunion there & it was awesome. We used the air conditioned building as well as the pavillion which was fantastic. There is so much history there. I saw were the building was built in 1929 that's amazing. Presently they're doing a lot of renovateing & that's wonderful. The area was quiet, peaceful and we had plenty of parking spaces. When in Louisville,Ky you must...