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Once called "Little Africa"
Once a center of culture and commerce for Louisville’s Black community, Parkland is bouncing back after years of neglect. Parts of this neighborhood were called Little Africa in the early 20th century, and the neighborhood flourished with businesses like theaters, bakeries and a bank. Urban renewal projects of the 1950s replaced the thriving commercial area with low-income housing, and in 1968, things got even worse when a rally led to a violent clash between protestors and law enforcement. Two young Black citizens died, and property worth millions of dollars was destroyed. More than 50 years later, Parkland is rising again, and Louisville has noticed. "Parkland is an urban neighborhood with nice parks, accessibility to the expressway, and close to downtown" says Yvonne McAfee of Metro Advantage Reality.
UofL Health opened an urgent care clinic in 2021, bringing doctors to a medically underserved area. The Parkland Plaza community park opened in 2022 on the site of a former asphalt lot to bring more green space to the neighborhood. The Louisville Free Public Library is constructing a brand-new branch here, bringing library service back to the area for the first time since the 1980s. Parkland is a community brimming with local pride, evidenced by murals of prominent residents and its annual Parkland Day celebration, which celebrated its third year in 2023. There’s a lot of new in this west end neighborhood – and a lot to look forward to.
Parkland is a neighborhood located south of the city of Louisville.
The UofL Urgent Care Center provides needed medical services to residents of Parkland.
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New park in Parkland
Despite its name, Parkland didn’t have a park until 2022. The Parkland Plaza gathering space is a “natural playground” built on the site of a former parking lot. People relax in wooden seating areas, lay on the grass and walk their dogs at the park, which also hosts the annual Parkland Day celebration. Parkland Plaza features a community garden and a “Parkland Love” mural depicting prominent neighbors serves as a colorful backdrop. Locals can walk from Parkland Plaza to Parkland Neighborhood Food Mart, which opened in 2020 and sells snacks and lottery tickets in an area considered a food desert.
The Parkland Love mural expresses how residents feel about their neighborhood.
Parkland Plaza opened in 2022, giving residents a central place to gather.
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Food bank and Southern cooking
Another COVID-era arrival is the Dare to Care food bank. The nonprofit keeps its community kitchen in Parkland, training people for culinary jobs in partnership with Catholic Charities. In 2021, Dare to Care provided 13,871,260 meals to hungry residents of Jefferson County. Its facility is next to Big Momma’s Soul Kitchen, a no-frills restaurant serving southern staples like macaroni and cheese, cornbread and smothered pork chops.
Many Parkland neighbors rely on public transportation to get around. Locals can take the bus via the Transit Authority of River City (TARC), which serves Louisville and southern Indiana. Street parking is typical for drivers, but some houses have driveways. The community has a crime score of eight out of ten on the CAP Index.
Dare to Care operates a community food bank in Parkland.
A local favorite in the Parkland neighborhood is Big Momma’s Soul Food Kitchen.
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Victorian houses behind chain-link fencing
Victorian houses, bungalows and condominiums in brick buildings are common, and residences sit right next to each other on urban streets behind grassy front lawns. Cracked sidewalks, relatively bare lawns and chain-link fences are other hallmarks of the area. Home prices range from $34,000 to $188,000.
Homes that have been recently remodeled are available in Parkland.
Bungalow-style homes are common in Parkland.
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Public schools
Children in Parkland can attend Jefferson County Public Schools. Some kids attend Audubon Traditional Elementary School, rated B-minus by Niche. Audubon has an active PTA and a Family Resource Center to help kids with barriers to learning that have nothing to do with academics. Kids can attend Johnson Traditional Middle School, rated C-minus, and DuPont Manual High School, rated A-plus. High school students at DuPont can choose from one of five magnet programs.
Johnson Traditional Middle School is one public school option available to Parkland students.
Brandeis Elementary School provides education in the neighborhood of
Parkland.
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Getting around
Interstate 264 hugs the west side of Parkland, linking the neighborhood to Indiana and Louisville International Airport. Downtown is 15 minutes away by car.
I-264 is easily accessible from Parkland.
City TARC buses run regularly through the Parkland neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Victory Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Algonquin Park
Football
Pool
Tennis
Russell Lee Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
St. Louis Park
Playground
35th Street Park
Basketball
Playground
Elliot Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Transit
Airport
Louisville Muhammad Ali International
17 min drive
Bus
S 28th & Howard
Bus
S 28th St & Howard
Bus
Virginia & Cypress
Bus
S 28th & Garland
Bus
S 28th St & Virginia
Bus
Hazel & Garland
Bus
Dumesnil & Cypress
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Parkland
US
Homicide
10
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
9
4
Robbery
8
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Parkland, Louisville sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Parkland, Louisville over the last 12 months is $107,936, up 25% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,227
Median Age
34
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
31.8%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$35,233
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$48,147
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.4%
College Graduates
6.6%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.7%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
57.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
14''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
65/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
41/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
41/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
