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Louisville is losing more and more green spaces that allow safe spaces for wildlife and for children in the community. There are so many factors to consider that seem to be thrown out. As an alumni, I am ashamed of Bellarmine for allowing the tennis coach to be a huge advocate for this change when it’s only about control. Bellarmine installed new tennis courts not that long ago, and it reflects badly on Bellarmine as an institution to allow a faculty member to promote an initiative that benefits him and his greediness while destroying such a historic area. Not only this, but the park hosts so many outdoor recreation events including community runs every Saturday that promote physical health and community with loved ones and friends. The park has gotten so many opportunities to host the USA cyclocross championships and it would be devastating to see this go away because of adding a facility that is not needed in this area. People from across the US travel for this event, and the championships of 2024 had a participant in his 90’s. Are you really going to take this away? Please put this money toward something else like more events that promote physical well being or simply move the facility to a different location that won’t destroy the little green space we have left.
Gracie supported: Protect Joe Creason Park & Help Save Our SanctuaryI fell in love with my husband at Joe Creason Park 27 years ago. We had even planned to be married under the giant redwood, until the weather on our wedding day forced us indoors — but our hearts have remained rooted there. We’ve walked its trails with our children countless times, teaching them to appreciate the beauty of nature and to respect every living thing. One unforgettable evening, an owl followed us along our route. My kids grew up on the playground, celebrated birthdays in the gazebo, and made memories that will last a lifetime. I’ve watched two of my dearest friends exchange vows under the quiet shade of the trees.
Now, I’m trying to imagine all those precious moments happening next to a noisy, crowded sports complex instead of the serene green space we have cherished. It’s disheartening to think of the loss our community will suffer if this proposal moves forward.
Please protect the spirit and beauty of Joe Creason Park for future generations.
Melissa supported: Protect Joe Creason Park & Help Save Our SanctuaryMy children played in this public park while growing up. It’s wrong to take this public park and make it a PRIVATE pickleball facility
Lisa supported: Protect Joe Creason Park & Help Save Our SanctuaryThis park is a green, safe space for my family. We visit often and call Joe Creason park one of our favorite spots. To see much of this public space fall to the hands of private investors is appalling. This park belongs to the community, we have a voice in what happens inside our neighborhoods and parks. This development is a mistake and will cause more harm than good to the natural eco system surrounding this area. A few new tennis courts is fine, but a whole development that will only benefit its investors will be a harmful burden to this park and the community who supports it.
Bethany supported: Protect Joe Creason Park & Help Save Our Sanctuary1. It's a slippery slope allowing public land for private gain.
2. The construction and traffic will disrupt wildlife (sanctuary nextdoor), and wreak havoc on the neighborhood.
3. There is a way to do this without going whole-hog. A larger facility could be built elsewhere without taking public land, and a smaller construction could be made with a couple of courts on the existing area set aside for tennis. No extra parking spaces, no need to take away the Greenspan.
3. I walk and walk my dog there, as do many others. The vehicle traffic would make this less safe.
4. There are better ways to update our parks that would cost less and require less loss of space.
Holly supported: Protect Joe Creason Park & Help Save Our SanctuaryWe need nature!..not more buildings!..People of Louisville need places to walk for there health and families need places in nature to talk there kids!..It nice to and also healthy to get in nature for awhile and get away from the hussle of everyday life...please save our parks here in Louisville Kentucky for all of our health sake!..Thank you...
Shawna supported: Protect Joe Creason Park & Help Save Our SanctuaryI used to spend every weekend of my childhood in this park with my friends and family. As i got older it turned into birthday partys and a place to hang out with my friends. Then it turned into where i took my future husband on one of our first dates and now its the place we take our dog for weekly walks. Getting rid of this park would be taking away a important piece of my life. I have so many memories there and am constantly making new ones.
Eleanor supported: Protect Joe Creason Park & Help Save Our SanctuaryAs a frequent visitor of Joe Creason and the Louisville Zoo, I whole-heartedly believe this project is not a good fit for this space. This area is already easily congested with traffic and adding this type of project would only amplify that. The Nature Preserve is a wonderful place of peace and tranquility in a city that can feel quite often hectic and overwhelming. Please please please don’t take away from this amazing green space and from our community.
Kalinda supported: Protect Joe Creason Park & Help Save Our SanctuaryI’ve seen these sort of shady, back door deals hurt other businesses around town. This has been handled inappropriately from the start and this deal should be scrapped and a genuinely transparent process with public input started. I don’t think the majority of the city or the affected neighborhood want this or will see anything positive out of it.
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