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Pull Up a Chair…or Pull Out Your Running Shoes
As spring turns into summer, Overton Park is getting busier every day. To help you plan your visit, here’s a breakdown of some upcoming events and things to be aware […]
If a Tree Falls in the Forest…
Overton Park is full of beautiful old trees. Many specimens in the Old Forest State Natural Area are estimated to be over 200 years old. But it’s not just old […]
Stories: Jack Borg
My grandfather, Prof. George Pfaff, sponsored a party and dance one evening at the open pavilion that was across the street from the present “Doughboy” statue in Overton Park. The […]
A Walk on the Wild(flower) Side
While it’s certainly fooled us a couple of times already this year, we’re finally prepared to say that spring has arrived in Memphis. And what better way to celebrate the […]
Rainbow Lake Playground March Update
The wet weather continues, but construction at Rainbow Lake Playground is still moving along nicely. ViktorHall Construction crews are matching the pebble textures of the paths around the playground, finalizing […]
Building a Bike Gateway, Part 2
Follow along as Overton Park Conservancy and our community partners work to build a bicycle-pedestrian connection at the Sam Cooper/East Parkway entrance to the park. Part 1 is here. When […]
Stories: Holly Guthrie
Holly Guthrie owns and operates Hollywould Fitness, which holds a bootcamp in Overton Park three days a week. I’ve lived near Overton Park for close to 20 years, 13 years […]
Stories: Dan Conaway
Dan Conaway talks about the most significant golf game he ever played. A version of this story originally appeared on Dan’s Memphasis blog. Overton eagles soar. For 104 years, longer […]
Butterfly Wings in Spring
Last week I was walking along the Old Forest trail when an unusual tree caught my eye. If you walk the trails frequently, you’ve probably noticed it: it’s been completely […]
Attacking privet in the Old Forest
If you walked through the Old Forest this winter, you probably noticed many piles of leafy branches along the trails. These piles were the results of Overton Park Conservancy’s aggressive […]