Wilder Park Neighborhood Association

WPAA 2007 Accomplishments and Events - Year in Review

Feb 10, 2008

* Beautification of the Watterson Expressway ramps, planting trees & roses (in cooperation with Brightside and adjoining neighborhood associations.

*Neighborhood cleanups focusing on the 2nd Street Median and other areas of Wilder Park.
*Hosting of the Easter egg hunt, area wide yard sale, summer open house, fall festival/chili contest, and the Christmas holiday party.
*Representation of Wilder Park at metro conferences, membership in the Advocacy Group of South Louisville & the South Louisville Business Associations, and continued representation at metro meetings and zoning hearings .
*Creating and distributing newsletters bi-monthly, providing news and contact information to all Wilder Park neighbors.
*Hosting open meetings bi-monthly, giving neighbors a forum and dialogue with metro liaisons, police representatives, district 15 and 21 council members, and the association board members. We also share some terrific food.

*Fund raising and donation to the DREAM FOUNDATION, which improved the playground equipment at Iroquois Park.
*Increased involvement with the Metro Parks for improvements to Houston Quinn Park (located at 1st and Fairmont).