Latest News
Nearly 200 New Trees Coming to Overton Park
Overton Park certainly has its share of incredible trees. From hundred-year-old tulip poplars in the Old Forest to the majestic magnolias around the formal gardens, there’s no shortage of beautiful […]
Overton Park Conservancy Gives Thanks
This is Overton Park Conservancy’s first Thanksgiving since forming in December 2011, and the past year has given us an incredible list of things to be grateful for. In honor […]
A Magical Night is Magical Indeed
The weather was perfect, the atmosphere fantastic, the food and drink delicious, and the company truly spectacular. It all added up to a wildly successful first fundraiser for the Overton […]
A New Face for the Formal Gardens
Overton Park’s formal gardens have been getting a little TLC recently. Thanks to a generous donor, the Overton Park Conservancy was able to purchase some new plants for the flowerbeds, […]
Rhodes College Runners Find Perfect Pace at Overton Park
If you spend much time at Overton Park, chances are you’ve seen Rhodes College cross-country teams on training runs through the Old Forest. Coach Robert Shankman has been bringing teams […]
Rainbow Lake Playground Gets Adventurous
When the Speak Up for Our Park! survey was conducted last year, users of Overton Park were asked to describe their ideal park. One of the top items on the […]
A Howling Success
Overton Bark’s inaugural Howl-o-Ween event, presented by Hollywood Feed, was a great way to kick off the fall season in style. And we do mean style–just check out some of […]
We Are Flushed With Pride Over This Project
We are thrilled to announce that the renovation of the restrooms in the Rainbow Lake Pavilion is currently underway. We are working on plans to install new restrooms near the […]
Limestone Trail Renovation
Runners, walkers, nature lovers and park fans: we know that many of you enjoy the limestone nature trail that loops through the heart of Overton Park. You’ll be pleased to […]
Rainbow Lake
“What’s up with Rainbow Lake?” We’re hearing this question a lot, and we appreciate your concern. Hot, dry conditions this summer have caused lake levels to drop and algae to […]