Overton Park - In The Heart of Memphis

In the Center of it All

Overton Park is a place where Memphians connect with their best selves, with each other, and with the natural world. Thanks to support from our community, Overton Park Conservancy works every day to make that possible.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

September 2024

September 26 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Art History 101: Medieval and Early Renaissance Art: From the Middle Ages to the 15th Century

Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, United States

September 26 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Sounds of Memphis: Cremaine Booker presented by Iris Collective

Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, United States

September 27 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Orion Free Concert Series: Aaron James

Overton Park Shell 1928 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN

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LATEST NEWS

Kaci outside the golf clubhouse on 9/1/19

Happy 901 Day from our new Executive Director

The garden in August

NatureZen: Pollinator Paradise

Conservancy names Kaci Murley new Executive Director

Yellow moth with purple spots

NatureZen: Find That Moth (Again!)

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Need a walk this afternoon? Come take one with us!

Need a walk this afternoon? Come take one with us! Our Weekly Wednesday Walks series has returned for the fall. Meet us at 4pm today and every Wednesday at the kiosk near Rainbow Lake Pavilion for a stroll on the paved Old Forest trails. No RSVP required!

Don't know an oak from a hickory? Do you freeze wh

Don't know an oak from a hickory? Do you freeze when someone asks you to distinguish between opposite and alternate leaf arrangements? Freeze no more, because our Tree ID course is back on Tuesday, October 8 as part of #naturezenmonth! Certified arborist and forester, and Conservancy Director of Operations, Dr. Eric Bridges teaches you how to identify trees based on leaves, bark, fruit, and buds. Registration includes classroom and field time, plus lunch. Sign up now at overtonpark.org/treeidcourse.

Come and make beautiful music with us on the Green

Come and make beautiful music with us on the Greensward! On Saturday, October 5, we're welcoming the Bartlett Community Concert Band for a concert and open rehearsal. The band will open with a few songs, and then we'll invite everyone to join in. You bring your instrument and a stand, and we'll provide the sheet music so you can play along! If you don't know how to play, that's OK too--every performer needs an audience, so come by and enjoy music and MEMPopS. If you'd like to play, let us know you're coming at overtonpark.org/band so we can prepare your sheet music!

The 2024 @mem_parks 5K and Family Day kicks off ne

The 2024 @mem_parks 5K and Family Day kicks off next Saturday, September 28 at 8am at Overton Park's East Parkway Pavilion! This event will offer a healthy mixture of fitness, wellness, and family fun. EVERYONE is welcome: runners, walkers, kids, and parents with strollers can all participate.

Register for $15 by September 26 at https://raceroster.com/events/2024/88634/memphis-parks-5k-and-family-day.

✨ Kids participate for FREE!

What to expect:
💚 Information stations from local wellness-focused organizations
💚 Health, wellness, and fitness-focused activities for adults
💚 Knowledge and resources to members of our community who are ready to win the battle against diabetes, high blood pressure, and other diet/lifestyle-related illnesses
💚 Bounce houses, face painting, video gaming stations, and “kid dash” races
💚 Soft-style cotton shirt to all registrants!
💚 Water bottle giveaway!
💚 Finisher medals!

Join us on Saturday, October 26 for an unforgettab

Join us on Saturday, October 26 for an unforgettable evening in the formal gardens! A Magical Night at Overton Park, presented by Adams Keegan, will honor the Conservancy's outgoing Executive Director Tina Sullivan with live music, great food and drinks, and surprises. Tickets are $200 and all proceeds benefit Overton Park Conservancy. Purchase yours today at overtonpark.org/magicalnight.