Welcome to Overton Park Conservancy

Connecting Memphis to nature, community, and culture.

Featured Event

Apr 10, 2026

Event Series: Songbird Stroll

Songbird Stroll

Location:

East Parkway Pavilion

Venture into the Old Forest to see the lively avian antics and get to know your most charismatic Overton Park residents.

Upcoming Events in Overton Park

Explore the Park Map

Visit Overton Park's cultural and natural attractions

Our Impact

Restoring, Revitalizing, Reimagining Overton Park

Overton Park Conservancy has restored the park’s place at the center of Memphis life—and we’re just getting started. From building a Bike Gate to caring for a priceless old-growth forest, we’re sharing nature and community with more than 1.2 million visitors every year.

Latest News

Stories from the Park and Beyond

Ralph And Mariah Pair Golf

NatureZen and Photography

NatureZen: The Bold and the Buteo

The lives and loves of Overton Park's red-shouldered hawks.

Lapland

NatureZen and Photography

NatureZen: Snowed Out

We check in with how the birds are doing during this snowy week in Memphis.

Myopa Clausa

NatureZen and Photography

NatureZen: Lifer of the Month Club

A highlight reel of new species seen in 2025.

Plan An Event

Celebrate in the Heart of Memphis

Host your family reunion, birthday party, wedding, or run surrounded by nature and city energy.

Park Champions

Thank you to our community supporters

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Mar 25

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Ground yourself this spring with a Seated Mindfulness Experience at Overton Park led by Coach Alex Carpenter. This gentle session, held Saturday, April 4 at 11:00 AM, invites you to pause from the pace of daily life and cultivate a sense of peace. Only a few tickets remain; purchase yours at the link in our bio or https://secure.qgiv.com/for/opceventform/event/aprilmindfulness/.

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Mar 24

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Encore, encore! By popular demand, our April 7 Science Cafe is a repeat presentation of Dr. Eric Bridges' sellout talk "Where Have all the Oaks Gone? How Tree Species Have Changed in the Old Forest Since Larry Finch Coached the Tigers." You'll hear what Eric has learned from a decade of research into Overton Park's trees, and how we can take action to preserve the keystone oak species of our forest. Tickets are already going fast--purchase yours today at the link in our bio or at overtonpark.org/sciencecafe.

Encore, encore! By popular demand, our April 7 Science Cafe is a repeat presentation of Dr. Eric Bridges` sellout talk "Where Have all the Oaks Gone? How Tree Species Have Changed in the Old Forest Since Larry Finch Coached the Tigers." You`ll hear what Eric has learned from a decade of research into Overton Park`s trees, and how we can take action to preserve the keystone oak species of our forest. Tickets are already going fast--purchase yours today at the link in our bio or at overtonpark.org/sciencecafe. ...

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Mar 20

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Overton Park is 125 years old this year, and you can raise a toast with Old Dominick's limited-edition Squirrel Tale whiskey! Come down to the distillery today to buy your bottle, sip a Squirrel Tale cocktail, and shop Overton Park Conservancy's spring merch line!

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Mar 18

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Kids' nature journaling is coming up this Friday at 10:00 AM! Third through fifth graders will enjoy walking through the Old Forest with Caroline Schratz and sketching what they see. Registration is open now at the link in our bio.

This programming is made possible with grant support from @citymemphis City Council members. 💚

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Mar 17

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How does an outdoor storytime sound? Bring the littles to Rainbow Lake tomorrow (Wednesday 3/18) at 10:00 AM for a free storytime presented by Memphis Libraries. This is a perfect spring break activity for kids 7 and under. No registration is required!

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Together, we can grow Overton Park

Overton Park Conservancy works with visitors like you to protect the park’s natural beauty, enhance its amenities, and create spaces that bring people together. But there’s more to do—and we need your help to do it.