Hogan Fountain Master Plan City of Louisville, Kentucky

1. Hogan Fountain Master PlanCity of Louisville, Kentucky Olmsted Parks Conservancy MetroParks environs, inc. landscape architecture Heritage Landscapes LLC, Preservation Landscape Architects & Planners 21 May 2009

2. Historic Olmsted Plan, 1897 F.L. & J.C. Olmsted, General Plan for Cherokee Park, 1897

3. Historic Olmsted Plan, 1897 F.L. & J.C. Olmsted General Plan for Cherokee Park, 1897 Hogan Fountain Area Detail

4. As-Built Plan, 1897 Diagram Showing Collection of Woody Plants of Kentucky in Cherokee Park, Detail, 1897

5. Master Plan, 1994 Master Plan for Cherokee Park, 1994 Hogan Fountain Area Detail

6. Cherokee Park, 1913 New Map of Louisville and Jefferson County, Kentucky, Detail, 1913

7. Aerial Photographs 1946 1951

8. Aerial Photographs 1963 1970

9. Aerial Photographs 1994 1980

10. Hogan Fountain Contemporary Aerial north Courtesy Live Search Maps, 2009

11. User Survey Results: Demographics 26 park visitors responded to the Hogan Fountain Area survey. Of the respondents: • 64% are male; 36% are female • 42% visit the Hogan Fountain Area 1-3 times per week • 62% stay for 1 hour or less; 27% stay 1-3 hours • 42% visit between 4pm - 7pm; 35% between noon - 4pm • 46% walk to the park; 46% travel by car • 19% within a 15 minute walk; 23% live within a 15-30 minute walk; 46% do not live within walking distance • 56% come to the area alone; 50% with friends; 46% with family (all that apply • Park user ages: 12% are 17-24, 12% are 25-35, 32% are 36-45, 40% are 46-64 • Age ranges of children are: 20% toddler 1-3 years; 30% 3-5 years; 50% 5 -7 years; 40% 7-12 years; (all that apply)

12. User Survey Results: Current Uses What do you do when you visit the Hogan Fountain Area? • 85% enjoy nature • 77% hike in woods • 69% leisure/measured walking • 69% enjoy views and vistas • 69% sit at a table or bench • 65% relax

13. User Survey Results: Perceptions • What do you like Best About Hogan Fountain? (20 Respondents) • Top Responses: • Fountain (7, 35%) • Playground (2, 10%) • Pavilion (2, 10%) • Views/Surrounding (2, 10%) “The look of the pavilion, although certainly an ‘icon,’ is somewhat dated. However, its design has been very serviceable -- ability to cook, move tables, stay cool in summer, dry in rain. I love the fountain itself -- it is beautiful and historically significant.” - Survey Respondent • What do you like Least About Hogan Fountain? (20 Respondents) • Top Responses: • Traffic/Too Many Cars (3, 15%) • Restrooms (3, 15%) • Fountain/Pavement Around Fountain (3, 15%) • Litter/Unclean/Wear & Tear (3, 15%) “Graffiti and vandalism, litter. Clearly, this area is used a lot -- which is good -- but the wear and tear show.” -Survey Respondent

14. User Survey Results: Satisfaction How satisfied are you with the facilities/services/amenities within the area? Very Satisfied, Top Responses: • Access to the Park (68%) • Views, Vistas & Scenery (68%) • Access within the Park (52%) • Walkways (52%) Not Very Satisfied, Top Responses: • Condition of Turf (44%) • Drinking Fountain (40%) • Restrooms (36%) • Benches (36%) • Cleanliness/Litter Pick-Up (32%) “I'm glad that there's some attention given to woodland management. If uses are tailored to the capacity of the site (not such big gatherings that cars are parked everywhere), then this will continue to be a great park for Louisville.” - Survey Respondent

15. Hogan Fountain Existing Photographs

16. Hogan Fountain Project Area Context Plan north Scenic Bear gra ss Loop Creek Loop Baringer Hill Scenic Project Boundary Loop Scenic Dingle The Road Cherokee Alta Av Eastern Parkway Rd Barney Ave Sherwood Av Barrett Hill Bonnycastle Av

17. Existing Plan Hogan Fountain Multi-Use Trail Loop Bear gra Scenic ss Shelter Creek Playground Picnicking Sprayground Basketball Dingle Parking Volleyball Hiking Trail Rest rooms The Picnicking Hiking Trail Softball Multi-Use Trail

18. Project Issues: Drainage & Erosion Drainage and runoff impacts the road edges and causes erosion and water quality problems Impacted Road Edge The concentrated use in one area causes soil compaction, erosion, dusty and muddy conditions, and tree decline Concentrated Use Numerous swales and gullies impact the slopes and soils causing erosion Impacted Road Edge

19. Project Issues: Parking & Circulation Pedestrian / vehicular conflicts are frequent for users crossing the road in these areas Lay -By Parking Parking Lot Parking and traffic conflicts are a big problem on nice days when use is high Lay -By Parking

20. Project Issues: Existing Features Hogan Fountain location is good, but is surrounded by unpleasant asphalt The proximity of the existing basketball court to the other facilities is problematic Hogan Fountain Shelter The existing shelter is deteriorating and is not compatible with the historic character of the park Basketball The softball field as well as the area to the south is not heavily used Restroom Softball The Restroom is not compatible with the historic character of the park and is uninviting The overhead power line is unsightly and causes tree damage

21. Project Issues: Trail System The trailhead needs better definition and signage Multi-Use Trails Rogue Trails Hiking Trails Multi-Use Trails Rogue Trails • Needed improvements to trail system : • Reduce erosion • Long term management • Connect to park trail system Hiking Trails The many rogue trails impact the fragile slopes, soils, and plants Rogue Trails

22. Hogan Fountain: Community Priorities Hogan Fountain Loop Bear Scenic gra Creek Shelter ss Playground A Basketball B Sprayground Dingle Hiking Trail Volleyball Parking Rest rooms The Hiking Trail Softball C • Favorite Place / Feature • Not Working Feature • Place to improve (Add Letter to Map and Explain) Mark the plan with your priority elements: