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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 […]
Safety Alert
We need all park visitors to be aware of reports we’ve received that several individuals were robbed on the trails in the Old Forest in the past few days. The […]
Overton Bark Dog Park Opens Saturday, June 2
MEMPHIS, Tennessee (May 25, 2012)―The grand opening of Overton Bark, Overton Park’s new dog park, is happening Saturday, June 2. The dog park covers 1.3 acres and was created after […]
Assisi Foundation grants $500,000 to OPC
MEMPHIS, Tennessee (May 14, 2012)―The Assisi Foundation has announced the award of a $500,000 grant to Overton Park Conservancy. The funding will be used for cultural and educational programs, activities […]
Overton Bark Grand Opening Event Saturday June 2
Overton Bark Grand Opening event sponsored by Hollywood Feed! The kickoff event, sponsored by YoLo, will begin with a 1-mile fun walk/dog parade, followed by remarks from Memphis Mayor A […]
Connecting People to Our Park
This summer’s Speak Up survey was the first step in creating a community vision for Overton Park. One of the problems identified by the survey is the lack of safe […]
Lick Creek Retaining Wall Repairs Start Today
Memphis Public Works will begin work adjacent to the Overton Bark site today in order to repair 200 feet of collapsed retaining wall along Lick Creek. The City’s contractor will […]