There are 4 article(s) tagged city parks:

• February 2026

  • Ask the Memphian: Who is John Corlew, and why is there a Midtown park named after him?

    In this week’s Ask the Memphian, we delve into the history of John Corlew Park, the tiny sliver of greenspace in Midtown’s Idlewild neighborhood.

    By Jody Callahan February 09, 2026

• September 2025

  • Ask the Memphian: To beat summer heat, where can you swim in Memphis?

    Wherever you go, be safe, watch out for others and make sure to do at least one cannonball off the diving board.

    By Jody Callahan September 30, 2025

• July 2023

  • Parks and rec: Memphis’ ParkScore hurt by access, equity

    “Memphis has very large parks, but those large parks are not dispersed in a way that they can benefit the majority of residents.”

    By Keely Brewer July 07, 2023

• May 2021

  • ‘We don’t have enough green space,’ parks chief says

    City Parks and Neighborhoods Division Director Nick Walker, on “Behind The Headlines,” talks about the importance of outdoor areas in post-pandemic life.

    By Bill Dries May 21, 2021