There are 5 article(s) tagged Orange Mound Park:

• June 2024

  • As summer heats up, city focuses on safety at parks, community centers

    The Memphis Parks department is addressing violence at the city’s community centers and parks, but stakeholders agree combating crime requires everyone’s effort.

    By Julia Baker June 10, 2024

• May 2024

  • Mother who lost son in Orange Mound Park calls out fear at town hall

    Jennifer Fason spoke before a crowd of 200 who gathered at Orange Mound Community Center Tuesday, April 30, at the latest One Memphis forum led by Memphis Mayor Paul Young.

    By Bill Dries May 01, 2024

• April 2024

  • Chief Davis says federal charges possible in Orange Mound shooting

    The Saturday shooting that killed two and wounded seven came up in Tuesday, April 23, City Council committee sessions where Interim MPD Chief C.J. Davis talked about federal charges and a shift in strategy.

    By Bill Dries April 24, 2024

• August 2022

  • Orange Mound Park opens splash pad

    Formerly known as the Orange Mound Park neighborhood pool, located at 2430 Carnes Ave., the space was completely remodeled within a 44-day period, ending with its completion on Monday, Aug. 15.

    By Alicia Davidson August 26, 2022

• February 2022

  • Memphis Parks to make a splash in North Memphis, Orange Mound

    Children will be able to play with 26 interactive spray toys, some shaped like leaves and sprouts and others shaped like garden bugs and snails, while learning about motor skills, water safety, socialization and cause and effect. 

    By Julia Baker February 16, 2022