NEWS
Memphis River Parks Partnership works with and for the people of Memphis to trigger the transformative power of our river.
Join our “Be There For Tip-Off!” Challenge
Basketball fans everywhere are excited that the NBA is returning later this month, so what better way to show support for our Grizzlies than to “join” them in Orlando?
The Peace Project
A riverfront for peace.
“We want you to come and listen, meditate, pray, move, and connect with the people who help heal the heart of Memphis.”
Let’s get moving, Memphis! Join our Fitness Challenge.
Gyms are closed, and everybody is experiencing some sort of stress or anxiety. Good news: we can use outdoors as a place to release some physical energy.
New public art is coming to Memphis
Two sculptures by internationally-renowned artist Hank Willis Thomas will be exhibited in Fourth Bluff Park on Memphis’ riverfront beginning April 17.
CIP — An Explainer
Memphis River Parks Partnership works with and for the people of Memphis to trigger the transformative power of our river. The Partnership is committed to an exceptional standard of maintenance and to providing compelling experiences for all of Memphis and Shelby County, every day. A riverfront for everyone.
How to Support a Riverfront for Everyone
2019 has been a record-breaking year for Memphis’ riverfront and there’s so much more to come in 2020. Complete your year-end giving with a gift to support the future of the riverfront:
Tom Lee Park: What’s Next
With yesterday’s announcement, Memphians can start looking forward to the new, signature Tom Lee Park. The transformed park will be the best park on the Mississippi and will become an iconic image of Memphis, Shelby County and Tennessee. With so much excitement, it’s important to understand what happens next.
An Update on Tom Lee Park
With Mayor Strickland’s announcement today of a resolution to the mediation process with Memphis in May, the final design process to turn Tom Lee Park into the signature public park on the Mississippi River can begin. The Partnership thanks Mayor Strickland and COO Doug McGowen for their leadership through this process.
River Garden + River Line Celebrate One Year, Host All-Day Community Celebration with free yoga, crafts, dance, music, kayaks, and Explore Bike Share
River Line, the 5-mile bike/pedestrian trail connecting the riverfront from Wolf River Greenway to Big River Crossing, and River Garden, the newest and most activated park on the riverfront, are celebrating their one-year anniversary on November 9.
A riverfront for Visionaries
You may have seen our recent posts with the captions “A riverfront for ________”. Let’s highlight the walkers, runners, bikers, birdwatchers, gardeners, and gabbers. The people who picnic and people who party; people who get up with the sun and people who stare at the stars. Poets and playmakers, moms and musicians. Let’s create a riverfront for everyone.
Maintenance and cleaning of MS River mud from Beale Street Landing: An Explainer
This week, Memphis River Parks Partnership staff has been removing mud from the lower walkway at Beale Street Landing. This work facilitates access for the public and improves Beale Street Landing’s appearance.