We are pleased to announce that FREE wellness classes in the formal gardens begin May 3 and continue into the fall! Thanks to the generosity of our instructors, Overton Park Conservancy is able to offer these classes free of charge. On Tuesdays and Thursdays from
For the first time, the Memphis metro area will be participating in the global City Nature Challenge event! Started in 2016 as a competition between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the City Nature Challenge (CNC) has grown into an international event, motivating people around the
Overton Park Conservancy is thrilled to welcome the runners of this year’s St. Jude Memphis Marathon to the park once again on Saturday, December 3, 2022. This year, the runners will be doing a double loop through the park, entering at Poplar and Tucker, passing
Cooler weather is bringing with it a season of fun events at the park, which means more traffic and more cars. Plan ahead now to avoid having to search for parking during these events, and remember that walking, cycling, or riding a scooter into the
While the cooler temperatures didn’t follow A Day of Merrymaking to the fall, we still had a blast hanging out with thousands of folks on the Greensward! All our visitors were treated to amazing entertainment, creative projects, and a market of local artists, businesses, and
Our family festival, A Day of Merrymaking, is coming up on Saturday, October 6 from 10AM to 3PM on the Greensward, and we want you to have a wonderful time. Here are the top ten things to know before you head out for a day of
We’ve already told you about some opportunities at A Day of Merrymaking to be artistic, but there’s another important way we’re hoping you’ll engage your imagination: by contributing ideas to our park master plan, currently in progress. Look for the light bulb sign next to
Each year at A Day of Merrymaking, we’re lucky to work with partners who are making Memphis a better place. We’d like to introduce you to a couple of this year’s community partners and invite you to stop by their booths at the event and
There are several ways to get to A Day of Merrymaking, including ways to leave your car off-site and avoid the traffic. Here’s all you need to know about getting to the festival. On Saturday, October 6, 2018 beginning at 7am, the main park roads
It wouldn’t be A Day of Merrymaking without plenty of delicious treats to choose from. This year, we’ve got everything from beignets to tacos to barbecue, and you can top it off with a popsicle or a beer (depending on your age and interests!). For
