The park was opened in 1923 and is the only Olmsted park in Louisville historically associated with the Black community during the segregation period.
The site encompasses approximately 61 acres of land originally designed by the Olmsted Brothers landscape firm.
The park contains one of the oldest tennis clubs in the city, the Chickasaw Tennis Club, which was formed in the 1930s.
It serves as a primary access point to the Louisville Loop, a multi-modal trail system encircling the city.
Chickasaw Park is a 61-acre public space located in Louisville's West End that serves as the westernmost anchor of the city's Olmsted Park System. Designed by the firm of Frederick Law Olmsted, it is the only park in the city's historic system originally designated for the exclusive use of African Americans during the era of segregation. The park features a historic field house, multiple sports courts, and wide green spaces that offer views of the Ohio River. It is a critical cultural site within the Russell and Chickasaw neighborhoods, hosting local community gatherings and recreational events throughout the year. The grounds are characterized by mature canopy trees and large open lawns typical of early 20th-century landscape architecture.
The historic field house facade and the open green vistas looking toward the Ohio River tree line.
Visit the tennis courts to see the active local club scene.
Carry water and sun protection as the expansive lawns have significant open areas with intermittent shade.
Do not attempt to access the riverbank directly from the park, as the shoreline is not developed for pedestrian use.
Practice 'leave no trace' principles; keep pets on a leash; respect active sports matches on the courts.
