It’s here: the first master planning process for Overton Park in three decades is officially underway. As Overton Park Conservancy and the City of Memphis Division of Parks & Neighborhoods kick off this process using human-centered design principles (more on that in a minute), we’re
One of the major challenges of managing an old-growth forest in the heart of a city is the large number of non-native, invasive plants that find their way into the soil. Of the more than 350 species of trees, vines, and wildflowers found in the
It takes 45,000 pounds of engineered wood fiber surfacing to cover both sides of Overton Bark. The surfacing comes off the truck and into a large pile outside the fence, where it waits for an enthusiastic group of volunteers to transport it into a soft
Let’s talk about parks! Since we’re asking you to share your stories about parks you’ve visited, I figured I’d get the ball rolling and show you the kind of information we’re looking for. We’re interested in learning the details of what makes a park experience
As we begin the process of planning for Overton Park’s future, we’re curious about what YOU think makes a park fun to visit! So while you’re traveling this summer–either to another city park, a national park, or a park in your own neighborhood–we want to
Thanks to Whole Foods Market on Poplar Avenue for hosting Overton Park Conservancy last week! The store’s employees voted to make the Conservancy the beneficiary of 5% of all sales made in-store on Thursday, April 19. Whole Foods Market also recently donated refreshments for a
Today Mayor Jim Strickland has released the final version of a plan to reconfigure the Zoo’s parking lot in order to permanently end overflow parking on the Greensward. The final plan reflects a compromise solution that was negotiated between the Memphis Zoo, Overton Park Conservancy,
Bike sharing is coming to Overton Park and dozens of other locations around Memphis, offering visitors a convenient, affordable way to access the park and its attractions. Explore Bike Share is a program that uses a network of bicycles placed at stations around the city that
From BioBlitzing to tree climbing to trail repairs, Overton Park had a busy weekend full of engaged community members. We met and worked with so many interesting people that we have to do a blog post just to thank them all! In no particular order: Malle Carrasco-Harris, Helen Hope,
Starting in 2018, Overton Park Conservancy is simplifying the process of supporting the park. Rather than having separate giving options for memberships and donations, all supporters will now be considered members. To streamline giving, all online donations can be made at www.overtonpark.org/give. We’ll begin offering tangible items like t-shirts
