Celebrating 125 years of Overton Park

📣 Bring your water when visiting the west side of the park! We currently have a burst water line next to the Rainbow Lake Pavilion bathrooms. To complete repairs, the City plumbers have temporarily turned off water to the dog park, Rainbow Lake bathrooms, and playground. This includes the water fountains at the dog park, Rainbow Lake Pavilion, and beside the Greensward. The bathrooms will also remain closed until the issue is resolved. We`ll update you as soon as the repairs have been completed, but until then, plan ahead and bring water for yourselves and your dogs. ...

Looking for a fun activity for kids and adults together? Join Overton Park Conservancy on Saturday, September 19 for an all-ages nature journaling outing in the Old Forest led by Caroline Schratz of Integrative Wellness 901. We`ll bring the art supplies and prompts, and you bring your creativity! Register now at the link in our bio. ...

Overton Park`s Old Forest is full of things to discover and be inspired by, and we`re inviting kids to come experience it with us! Our next Curiosity Crew meetup will be Wednesday, September 9 at 3:30 PM. Sign up at the link in our bio! ...

Happy #901day! Overton Park is giving us lots to celebrate this month, and we`d love to have you join us. Visit the link in our bio or overtonpark.org/calendar to register for all programs.

🗓️ Sat 9/5, 12:00 PM - Metal Museum Grand Opening Day
Celebrate the grand opening of the @metalmuseum`s new home with free admission, exhibitions, live demonstrations, hands-on activities, music, food, and more.

🗓️ Weds 9/9, 3:30 PM - Curiosity Crew
Calling curious young minds to Overton Park! Join Conservancy staff in this student-centered program inviting children ages 7-11 to explore, create, and play.

🗓️ Thurs 9/10, 6:00 PM - May We Bug You? - Making Insects Your Next Big Hobby
Join us for an evening of celebrating all things six-legged! You’ll hear from local insect enthusiasts and enjoy drinks by @olddominick and bug-themed snacks.

🗓️ Fri 9/11 and Sat 9/19, 8:00 AM - Songbird Strolls
The birds are headed south! Join us at East Parkway Pavilion for free guided walks in the Old Forest, presented by @wbumemphis.

🗓️ Fri 9/11 – Sun 9/13, 90th Shellebration
@overtonparkshell presents a full weekend of exciting programming—inviting Memphians to commemorate 90 years of music and milestones.

🗓️ Tue 9/15, 12:00 PM - Volunteer Ranger Orientation
Do you love Overton Park and want to play an active role in its care? Join us for our final Volunteer Ranger Information Session and Orientation of the year.

🗓️ Thurs 9/17, 5:15 PM - Third Thursday Trek
We explore the history of urban squirrels and how they became one of our most beloved city slickers. By the end of our time, you’ll decide: public pet or public pest?

🗓️ Sat 9/19, 11:00 AM - All Ages Nature Journaling
This multi-generational session led by integrativewellness901 invites all ages to explore the wonders of nature while developing their self-expression skills.

🗓️ Mon 9/21, 12:15 PM - Field Notes
Join our Stewardship Manager Fields Falcone for a casual lunch-hour walk to learn more about local ecology, conservation efforts, and park news.

🗓️ Sun 9/27, 2:00 PM - 30 Days of Opera: Opera for Dogs
@operamemphis offers a free, live performance at Overton Bark. ...