Opinion: The city’s new Parks Master Plan is designed to ‘prioritize play’
Nick Walker
Nick Walker is director of the City of Memphis Division of Parks and Neighborhoods.
This week, the city’s Division of Parks and Neighborhoods will unveil the first Parks Master Plan in more than 22 years. The 10-year plan is ‘based on countless hours of community engagement and research.’
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