[Opinion] Overton Park wants public's input on proposed improvements

Overton Park wants public's input on proposed improvements

MEMPHIS, Tenn — The Overton Park Conservancy wants your opinion on some proposed improvements and changes, as the park celebrates its 125th year. A new pavilion is planned at Rainbow Lake to create what the group calls "a welcoming front door to the park, a gateway between the city and the Old Forest." The lake would [...]

Overton Park Is Turning 125. Help Decide What the Next 125 Look Like.

If Overton Park is your spot for a morning run, a Greensward picnic, a show at the Shell, or just somewhere to actually touch grass and breathe, this one is for you. The park turns 125 this year, and Overton Park Conservancy, the nonprofit that takes care of the place, is starting to imagine what comes next for two of its most-loved corners: Rainbow Lake and East Parkway. The best part: they want you to help decide.There is a short community sur…