Fenced-off area of Overton Park to reopen
For decades, a dozen acres of old-growth forest have been separated from Overton Park by a chain-link fence, but the area could reconnect to the park’s existing trail system by the end of the year.
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For decades, a dozen acres of old-growth forest have been separated from Overton Park by a chain-link fence, but the area could reconnect to the park’s existing trail system by the end of the year.
The $3 million in federal funding is being subbed for $3 million in private funds raised by the Overton Park Conservancy and the Memphis Zoo toward the parking solution.
Inspired by the Japanese concept of shinrin-yoku, or “forest bathing,” the Overton Park Conservancy is focused on connecting the community to nature. A week of mindful, outdoor activities begin with a stroll through the Old Forest.
The agreement, which also preserves the Overton Park greensward in its entirety, draws on a lot of the ideas that have been proposed individually during the years-long controversy. Zoo to turn over Old Forest, leave Overton Park greensward intact Related story:
Still trying to catch up from revenue and donations lost during the COVID-19 pandemic, area nonprofit leaders are hoping to finish the year strong.
Work on the Prentiss Place parking lot is the first of three phases and sets the stage for the next two phases starting this fall or winter. The work also begins as the new president of the zoo talks about a change in the zoo's direction.
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