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Memphis Parks, Memphis Gardens and Memphis Arboretums
(Memphis, Tennessee - TN, USA)



Memphis is adorned with plenty of scenic parks and gardens, which make good retreats from busy shopping, lunching and sightseeing schedules. There's the incredibly tranquil Memphis Botanic Gardens with its woodland, lakes and soothing Japanese Garden, not to mention the lush Overton Park and a whole host of other gardens around Memphis city.

Conversely, the green spaces of Memphis aren't always the escape from the crowd they might seem. Many of the leafy pedestrian areas in Memphis, such as Handy Park and Tom Lee Park, are used as venues for Memphis' exciting al fresco music events. Here are some of the main parks and gardens in and around Memphis.




Memphis Parks and Gardens: Memphis Botanic Gardens - 750 Cherry Road, Memphis, Tennessee (TN) 38117, USA
Tel: +1 901 685 1566
This idyllic setting of over 96 acres / 39 hectares of stunning gardens includes water features, lakes, display gardens and woodland. The Memphis Botanic Gardens boast a world-class Japanese Garden and host a number of special seasonal events.
Memphis parks and gardens open: Monday to Saturday - 09:00 to 18:00, Sunday - 11:00 to 18:00, seasonal variations
Memphis parks and gardens admission: charge, children under two free

Memphis Parks and Gardens: Audubon Park - Park Avenue, (At Goodlett), Memphis, Tennessee (TN), 38117, USA
Excellent recreational facilities make this park a favorite among Memphis residents. Here you can play tennis and field sports or simply relax with a picnic and enjoy views over the scenic lake, while Memphis' Audubon Park is also host to medieval reenactment battles, where you can observe costumes and fighting skill of days gone by.
Memphis parks and gardens open: daily - dawn to dusk
Memphis parks and gardens admission: free, charge for some sport facilities

Memphis Parks and Gardens: Handy Park - Beale Street, Memphis, Tennessee (TN), USA
Take a stroll down Beale Street to Handy Park, an area of Memphis dedicated to William Christopher Handy, the father of blues music. The park plays host to many of Beale Street's open-air events and there is also a bronze statue of Handy with his trumpet.
Memphis parks and gardens open: daily
Memphis parks and gardens admission: free

Memphis Parks and Gardens: Court Square - (At Madison), Memphis, Tennessee (TN), 38103, USA
In the heart of downtown Memphis, this green area is over a century old and is home to the statue of Hebe and an attractive bronze fountain. Popular among office workers during lunch hours, Court Square makes a pleasant place to sit back in the shade and watch antique streetcars go by.
Memphis parks and gardens open: daily - dawn to dusk
Memphis parks and gardens admission: free

Memphis Parks and Gardens: Tom Lee Park - 357 Riverside Drive, Memphis, Tennessee (TN), 38103, USA
Tel: +1 901 525 1515
Named after an African American who lost his life saving others from a sinking steamer in 1925, Tom Lee Park in Memphis covers an area of over 100 acres / 40 hectares along the south riverbank at Beale. The park is favored by joggers and is a popular venue for festivals and open-air music events.
Memphis parks and gardens open: daily, seasonal variations apply
Memphis parks and gardens admission: free

Memphis Parks and Gardens: Lichterman Nature Center - 5992 Quince Road, Memphis, Tennessee (TN), 38119-7257, USA
Tel: +1 901 767 7322
Named after the Lichterman family, this is a fantastic 65-acre / 26-hectare nature preserve where raccoons run freely among other wildlife. There are frequent educational events here, making it perfect for children.
Memphis parks and gardens open: Monday to Thursday - 09:00 to 16:00, Friday and Saturday - 09:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 12:00 to 17:00
Memphis parks and gardens admission: charge, discount for adults and seniors

Memphis Parks and Gardens: Overton Park - Memphis, Tennessee (TN), USA
This large leafy park is surrounded by some of the most affluent districts in Memphis and is home to several prime tourist attractions, making it a convenient place to relax between excursions. The Memphis Zoo, Brooks Museum of Art and the Memphis College of Art are all situated in the park, while the Overton Municipal Golf Course can also be found here.
Memphis parks and gardens open: daily, seasonal variations may apply
Memphis parks and gardens admission: free

 
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