There are 16 article(s) tagged Parks:

• July 2023

  • Lakeland plans replacement pavilions at two parks

    The city had to close the 10-acre City Hall Park temporarily following the recent storm for clean-up efforts, which wrapped up today.

    By Michael Waddell July 13, 2023

• May 2023

  • Southaven investing $3M to improve 14 parks

    After concentrating on improvements at Snowden Grove, Southaven will spend funds from its “Penny for Your Parks” program on neighborhood parks.

    By Beth Sullivan May 11, 2023

• July 2022

  • A bright, green future: suburban municipalities map park plans

    Suburban communities are mapping out their goals for parks over the next several years.

    By Michael Waddell July 25, 2022

• October 2021

  • Rodney Baber Park renovations bring excitement to community

    Neighbors and sports fans who previously appreciated the park for its baseball and softball fields have more to anticipate once construction on the project is completed.

    By Omer Yusuf October 22, 2021

• September 2021

  • Lakeland BOC approves master plan for new athletic park

    The Lakeland Board of Commissioners has adopted a plan for a proposed 100-acre park with numerous amenities from athletic fields to a disc golf course.

    By Michael Waddell September 15, 2021

• September 2020

  • Suburban park playgrounds begin to reopen

    Bartlett and Collierville will open Saturday. Others could soon follow with standards safety precautions such as masks and social distancing.

    By Abigail Warren September 16, 2020

• January 2020

  • Waltons’ $20M will help complete 85-mile trail southwest of Memphis

    Memphis outdoor enthusiasts will have another regional bike and walking trail to enjoy covering 85 miles along the Mississippi River, thanks to the Walton Foundation. 

    By Tom Bailey January 30, 2020

• November 2019

  • Public forums set for input on Germantown park changes

    The Germantown Parks and Recreation Commission will host public forums Monday and Tuesday to get input about planned changes at Germantown Station and Riverdale parks.

    By Hira Qureshi November 18, 2019

• August 2019

  • Germantown eases restrictions on public use of parks during school hours

    Germantown previously wanted to restrict public use of Riverdale and Farmington parks during school hours. The Parks and Recreation Commission Thursday amended rules to limit use only during recess hours.

    By Abigail Warren August 23, 2019

• July 2019

  • How should ‘Crosstown Mound’ be redeveloped?

    Two options will be presented at a public meeting for developing a long-vacant, nine-acre mound created for a section of Interstate 40 that was never completed.

    By Tom Bailey July 29, 2019

• June 2019

  • ‘Cool area’ remark sparks massive investment in Edge District

    The dam has broken and development projects are flooding through the Edge District.

    By Tom Bailey June 09, 2019

• May 2019

  • River park building shows its mettle, allowed to stay

    The Board of Adjustment has given permanent approval for the shipping-container concession stand at River Garden park.

    By Tom Bailey May 22, 2019

• April 2019

  • Landscape architects honor attorney for his support of public spaces

    Attorney Charles Newman, Dalhoff Thomas Design Studio and I AM A MAN Plaza are among those honored by the Tennessee Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects.

    By Tom Bailey April 26, 2019

  • Farmington Park renovations spark dispute over basketball goals

    The omission of a dedicated basketball court from a redesign of Germantown's Farmington Park has sparked disagreement between those who consider the court a nuisance and others who believe it should be available. 

    By Abigail Warren April 22, 2019

• March 2019

  • Financial advisory subcommittee reviews Germantown Country Club appraisal

    A subcommittee of Germantown's financial advisory committee reviewed the potential purchase of the Germantown Country Club property Tuesday but took no action.

    By Abigail Warren March 27, 2019

  • University of Memphis tennis teams find new home at Leftwich Center

    The city and University of Memphis will enlarge, enhance and share Leftwich Tennis Center as the future home of the Tigers, a U of M report states.

    By Tom Bailey March 27, 2019