City closes athletic fields, basketball courts, dog and skateboard parks

By The Daily Memphian Staff, Daily Memphian Updated: March 27, 2020 5:37 PM CT | Published: March 27, 2020 3:05 PM CT

In a video update Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland said that due to the social nature of athletic activities and certain park activities, the city is closing city-owned baseball, softball and soccer fields; basketball courts; dog parks and skateboard parks, effective immediately.

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