The Overton Park Stories program continues, and we have a few fun vignettes to share with you today. Remember, we’re accepting all kinds of stories–short or long, verbal or written, words or photos. Get in touch! We’re also excited to announce that we’re partnering with the Memphis and Shelby County Room at the Benjamin L. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Overton Park is full of beautiful old trees. Many specimens in the Old Forest State Natural Area are estimated to be over 200 years old. But it’s not just old trees that are subject to falling during a wind or thunderstorm event–young trees that aren’t structurally sound can fall at any time too. On the [...]
