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Zone 1 Survey Results – Part 2 (Text Only)
Last week we shared the first set of results from our survey about the future of the east side of the park. The first set of questions covered the entirety of the east side, while the set we’re presenting today covers specific features that might be part of the southeast corner as it transforms back […]
Zone 1 Survey Results – Part 1 (Text Only)
Back in November, we asked you to help us envision a future for what we’re calling Zone 1 of Overton Park: the attractions on the East Parkway side. Along with the playground and picnic area and the Bike Gate plaza, we’re developing plans for a 13-acre parcel on the park’s southeast corner that has housed […]
Zone 1 Survey Results – Part 1
Back in November, we asked you to help us envision a future for what we’re calling Zone 1 of Overton Park: the attractions on the East Parkway side. Along with the playground and picnic area and the Bike Gate plaza, we’re developing plans for a 13-acre parcel on the park’s southeast corner that has housed […]
#NatureZen: Winter Hunters
For our inaugural 2021 #NatureZen, we’re looking at some birds that are more noticeable in the winter than they are during the rest of the year: the birds of prey. (I suppose this will probably stretch the definition of zen for some of you!) Birds of prey pursue other animals for food, and they have […]
Golf course construction begins next week
We’re excited to announce that construction is set to begin on the renovation of the Overton Park golf course starting Monday, January 18. The final day to play a round before closure is this Sunday. Golfers are asked to call the clubhouse at (901) 725-9905 to request a tee time this weekend. The team from […]
#NatureZen: Happiness is a Wealth of Birds
A recent study in Ecological Economics found that living in an area with a high diversity of birds is just as important to a person’s happiness as their income. “The happiest Europeans are those who can experience numerous different bird species in their daily life, or who live in near-natural surroundings that are home to many species,” […]
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! Join us for a virtual public meeting on Wednesday, December 9 at 5:00 PM. You’ll hear from Tina Sullivan, Executive Director of Overton Park Conservancy, […]
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 how you have helped us through this challenging year. We hope the park has been a solace and a refuge for you and your loved […]
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 golf course architect is fiercely tackling a very old, very short muni Daily Memphian: Opinion: The Overton Park golf course is about a lot more […]
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 of the Overton Park golf course and the Abe Goodman Golf Clubhouse. The Conservancy would oversee the dramatic improvements to revitalize and reimagine the nine-hole […]