ABOUT G.G. MOORE PARK
AND GEORGIA G. MOORE
Located at 626 M Street in South Louisville, G.G. Moore Park honors Georgia G. Moore (1864-1915), a trailblazing Black educator, poet, and suffragist. Known as the “Phillis Wheatley of Kentucky” for her literary and advocacy work, Moore was a fierce champion for education, civil rights, and women’s voting rights. She taught at the Western Colored School and made history in 1914 by winning a public debate on women’s suffrage.
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The park sits on the historic site of the South Louisville Colored School, which opened in 1899 and moved to this location in 1907. Renamed the Georgia G. Moore School in 1918, it remained a cornerstone of Black education until its closure in 1956.
WHY G.G. MOORE PARK?
G.G. Moore Park was named one of Parks For All’s Top 10 Priority Parks, highlighting the urgent need for investment. The park has had no capital investment in more than two decades, and is located in a community that stands to benefit substantially from an exceptional park in their neighborhood.
In partnership with Councilwoman Shameka Parrish-Wright and Louisville Parks and Recreation, we’re revitalizing the park to honor Moore’s legacy and foster a vibrant space for learning, gathering, and connection.
COMMUNITY DRIVEN DESIGN
We’re committed to ensuring G.G. Moore Park reflects the needs and dreams of the community it serves. That’s why we’ve launched an extensive community engagement effort—including door-to-door canvassing, direct mail surveys, community events, hands-on workshops, and more.
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Tell us what improvements you’d like to see!
WE NEED YOUR HELP
We hope to break ground in late 2025, but the timeline for construction will be dependent upon fundraising.
NEIGHBORHOOD DEMOGRAPHICS
Our mission is to dedicate more financial resources to deliver fundamental park and recreation services to neighborhoods that stand to benefit the most from an exceptional park.
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G.G. Moore Park serves South Louisville, a diverse community with rich history.
157 or 25%
Households with no access to a vehicle
$31,987
Median household income (in 2020 dollars) of residents
337 RESIDENTS OR 39%
Number of multi-family housing units in area
270 RESIDENTS OR 43%
With either no internet access, or cell phone only internet
404 RESIDENTS OR 26%
Families that are below the federal poverty line
131 RESIDENTS OR 21%
Households receiving SNAP or PA benefits
Statistics provided by Metro United Way. South Louisville Profile as of June 2022.
WHERE IS G.G. MOORE PARK?
626 M Street, Louisville, KY 40208