BOB: Wyandotte-Oakdale

COMPLETED: SPRING 2026

Wyandotte-Oakdale At-a-Glance

Wyandotte, originally known as Oakdale, is a historic south Louisville neighborhood rooted in the city’s early suburban growth.

Developed in the 1890s following the opening of Iroquois Park, the area grew as a middle-class community connected by expanding streetcar lines. Oakdale incorporated in 1904 and became part of Louisville in 1922. The opening of Wyandotte Park in 1935 helped shape the neighborhood’s identity and led to its official renaming in the 1970s, although many residents still proudly call it Oakdale.

Its modern boundaries are Longfield Avenue to the north, Taylor Boulevard to the west, I-264 to the south, and Southern Parkway to the east.

Wyandotte-Oakdale Demographics

Based on 2020 census data; numbers approximate

The BOB Process

WE STARTED AT THE DOOR.
We began BOB: Wyandotte-Oakdale the way every BOB begins: by knocking on doors. Over the course of the initiative, we knocked on 1,588 doors and connected residents with services, resources and opportunities through the BOB Menu. We also asked residents to share what they love about their neighborhood and where they saw opportunities for improvement, collecting 116 surveys that helped shape the work ahead.

WE MET NEIGHBORS WHERE THEY WERE.
Three BOB Pop-Ups gave us opportunities to connect with residents in different ways. We joined neighbors at the Most Blessed Sacrament Fish Fry, hosted a Chill with Chappell at Wyandotte Park featuring a tree giveaway with Louisville Grows, and gathered volunteers for a day of hands-on work in and around the park.

WE STRENGTHENED NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTIONS.
BOB also gave us the opportunity to connect with the newly relaunched Oakdale Neighborhood Association, creating another avenue for residents to stay involved and continue working together beyond the six-month BOB initiative.

WE ROLLED UP OUR SLEEVES.
At our Volunteer Day, neighbors and volunteers spent the day cleaning Wyandotte Park and surrounding areas. We also tackled a few projects that would have an immediate impact on the park—including revitalizing the horseshoe pit and installing two baseball bat holders at the baseball field.

WE CELEBRATED BIG.
BOB: Wyandotte-Oakdale wrapped up on Saturday, May 30, with BIG BOB DAY at Wyandotte Park. The day brought together residents, community partners and local organizations for a celebration of the people and progress that made BOB possible.

From resources and services to neighborhood improvements and new connections, BIG BOB DAY was a chance to see what happens when a community comes together and says, let's make our neighborhood better.

With Wyandotte-Oakdale being our largest BOB neighborhood yet, we knew we needed a better way to get information into residents' hands.

For the first time, we brought our partners' resources together in one BOB Booklet—a guide designed for residents to better understand how Louisville Metro operates, how to engage with Louisville Metro, and find resources from our partners.

The booklet not only makes it easier for residents to find the information they need, it creates a more sustainable process behind the scenes. By consolidating partner information into one publication, we reduced paper use, eliminated the need for partners to produce large quantities of individual materials, and dramatically reduced the time and volunteer effort required to assemble BOB Bags.

The result? A handy resource guide that’s easy to grab.

The BOB Booklet was a small change that made a big difference, and it's an idea we'll carry forward into future BOB neighborhoods.