Memphis Parks system among top 1% in the nation
The Old Forest at Overton Park is part of the more than 5,600 acres of land in the Memphis Parks system, which also includes trails, playgrounds, golf courses and other facilities. (The Daily Memphian file)
Memphis has the only urban park system in Tennessee to receive accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies.
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