Although the park is technically finished in terms of construction, Phoenix Park still has alot of room for future development. Future additions to the park could add different features from park benches and tables, to the planting of more trees and flowers. The park in its current state has left a lot of room to expand and develop what is currently there.
To aid in the development of Phoenix Park, local residents who frequent the park were interviewed and asked to generate new ideas for the park. One of the questions that they were asked was, in their opinions, what should be added to the park during future development. Below are just a few of the most popular additions that park goers wanted to see added to the park:
Many park goers have voiced that a playground or some form of activity for kids would be a good idea as an addition to the park
Some park goers have voiced the need for more benches and picnic tables as places to sit and relax as well as prvode areas of shade
Although the park is home to plentiful meadows, some park goers have voiced a want for more diverse flower beds and more trees in the park
Security Systems
Water Fountain
Overall, the Park has gotten lots of positive feedback on what has already been developed at the park. Park goers have been very happy about the park and what the CCMUA has done with the development so far. However, this positive feedback is also not without a few concerns that have been brought up about the park.
From 1870 to 1941 the waterfront in Louisville, Kentucky was prospering the most. During this time, river travel revolutionized and more ports began to open for commerce. Train tracks and stations also began to populate the riverside, making non-commercial access to waterfront more of a challenge. Come 1950 factories on the waterfront began to see abandonment as the industry changed. The port's usefulness hindered as trucking became the main mode of transportation. There had been attempts to reconnect the waterfront space to the city as early as 1931. In 1973 an elevated event space was constructed on the waterfront called the Belvedere. Interest in the space reignited after the development of the Belvedere and began a three phase movement to reclaim the land for public use.
As of today, the waterfront park spans 7 acres with open lawns made to host concerts and festivals. It includes lighting for night time events and plenty of benches for visitors to rest. A small water park and playgrounds were also added to allow a space for children to play. Rentable bikes and concession stands fill the parks to allow entertainment and refreshments for visitors. The city has continuously renovated the industrial space to become a popular urban attraction.