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Rainbow Lake Playground May Update
So…we’re a little late getting out the most recent update on playground construction because, well, you know. This happened. A lot. With a couple of weeks of nonstop rain, construction on Rainbow Lake Playground has had to slow down or stop for days at a time. With no shelter on the job site, crews not only [...]
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Pull Up a Chair…or Pull Out Your Running Shoes
As spring turns into summer, Overton Park is getting busier every day. To help you plan your visit, here’s a breakdown of some upcoming events and things to be aware of: Thursday, May 23: Get Here Early One of Memphis’ great summer events, The Levitt Shell Free Music Concert Series, will kick off Thursday, May [...]
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StoryWalk Debuts at East Parkway
Can you walk and read at the same time? This is the question asked by The StoryWalk® Project, and the answer is an emphatic yes. Now Overton Park is home to one of these special installations, which encourage kids to read while being active. The quarter-mile trail that surrounds the East Parkway Playground is lined with [...]












