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Virtual meeting: #ParkConversations and the Golf Course
As Overton Park Conservancy and the City of Memphis move forward with plans to renovate the century-old Overton Park golf course, we want to talk with you about the plans! […]
Giving Tuesday 2020
Happy Giving Tuesday! It’s the day people around the world show their love for the causes most important to them. Here at Overton Park, we couldn’t be more grateful for […]
Golf project FAQ
Press coverage related to the golf project: Daily Memphian: Conservancy proposes major renovation for Overton Park golf course Daily Memphian: Hole-by-hole: Overton Park golf course renovation Golf.com: Why one big-name […]
Major improvements set for Overton Park golf course
A generous $500,000 lead gift from Amy and Bill Rhodes has made it possible for Overton Park Conservancy, in partnership with the City of Memphis, to propose a major renovation […]
Online store is now live!
We’re excited to announce that for the first time, Overton Park Conservancy has an online store! We’re partnering with our friends at Bluff City Sports to bring you an easy […]
Transforming Overton Park with Center for Transforming Communities
Two years ago, Overton Park Conservancy began asking park visitors to share their vision for an even better Overton Park. Through our conversations with you, we learned that you love […]
We need YOUR ideas for the east side of Overton Park!
It’s a critical moment in the life of Overton Park. Memphis College of Art has closed and we hope to welcome a new partner to Rust Hall soon. The Brooks […]
#NatureTerror: What Are You Afraid Of?
photos by Melissa McMasters; words by you! Happy Halloween week, friends! Today’s edition of #NatureZen is decidedly un-Zen, as we asked you to share your deepest nature-related fears with us. […]
#NatureZen: Backyard Chickens
Guest post: words and photos by Malle Carrasco-Harris, PhD This summer, I finally jumped into a backyard project I had been thinking about for nearly four years: chickens! What a […]
Playgrounds re-open + 2:1 matching gift opportunity!
As part of the City of Memphis’ Phase 3 re-opening plan, Rainbow Lake and East Parkway Playgrounds will officially reopen tomorrow–Friday, October 9. We’re so excited to welcome everyone back! […]