Overton Park, Memphis

Name: Overton Park
Address: 2080 Poplar Ave, Memphis, 38104, United States
Telephone: (901) 214-5450

#57 among attractions in Memphis

Park, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

The Old Forest Arboretum of Overton Park is a forest tract and natural arboretum located in Overton Park, Memphis, Tennessee. It is open to the public daily without charge. The forest was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 as part of the Overton Park Historic District. Tree identification began in 1997, with some 70 tree species identified by 2002 when it was certified as an arboretum. Today the arboretum contains walking trails with 49 tree markers identifying 32 species. Approximately three-fourths of the Arboretum was designated as the Old Forest State Natural Area in 2011. ()

Built: 1900 (124 years ago)Elevation: 256 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 35°8'48"N, 89°59'21"W

Address

2080 Poplar AveMidtown (Evergreen Historic District)Memphis 38104 United States

Contact

(901) 214-5450

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Overton Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Memphis Zoo, Levitt Shell, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church.

~1750 ftNW
Zoological park noted for conservation
Memphis Zoo, Memphis
9 min walk • The Memphis Zoo, a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, is nestled in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee. This acclaimed zoological park is home to over 3,500 animals representing more than 500 different species, making it an educational and entertaining destination for...
~1700 ftW
Park, Theater, Concerts and shows
Levitt Shell, Memphis
9 min walk • The Overton Park Shell is an open-air amphitheater located in Overton Park, Memphis, Tennessee. Elvis Presley gave his first paid concert there on July 30, 1954. The Overton Park Shell was built in 1936 by the City of Memphis and the Works Progress Administration for $11,935, as part of the New Deal.
~1760 ftSW
Museum, Art museum
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Memphis
9 min walk • Memphis Brooks Museum of Art is an art museum in Memphis, Tennessee. The Brooks Museum, which was founded in 1916, is the oldest and largest art museum in the state of Tennessee.
1.3 miSW
Church
Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Memphis
34 min walk • Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church is an historic church in Midtown Memphis, Tennessee. The church's history dates back to the mid-19th century and the current structure—located in Memphis' Central Gardens Historic Preservation District at 1720 Peabody Avenue—was constructed in 1912.
1.2 miE
Church
Memphis School of Preaching, Memphis
30 min walk • The Memphis School of Preaching is a two-year collegiate institution devoted to the training of gospel preachers. It is overseen by the elders of the Forest Hill Church of Christ in Germantown, a suburb of Memphis, in the U.S. state of Tennessee.
~40 ftN
Park, Neighbourhood
Overton Park, Memphis
1 min walk • Overton Park is a large, 342-acre public park in Midtown Memphis, Tennessee. The park grounds contain the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Memphis Zoo, a 9-hole golf course, the Memphis College of Art, Rainbow Lake, Veterans Plaza, the Greensward, and other features.
0.9 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Playhouse on the Square, Memphis
22 min walk • Playhouse on the Square is a regional theatre company located in Memphis, Tennessee. It is owned by Circuit Playhouse, Inc. which operates two other Memphis theaters.
1.1 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Idlewild Presbyterian Church, Memphis
28 min walk • Idlewild Presbyterian Church is a historic church located at 1750 Union Avenue in Midtown Memphis, Tennessee. Idlewild is a part of the Presbyterian Church.
0.6 miW
Colonial revival architecture
Paisley Hall, Memphis
15 min walk • Paisley Hall is a historic mansion in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. It was built from 1908 to 1910 for Colonel Robert Galloway. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since February 12, 1980.
1 miW
35°8'55"N • 90°0'26"W
diane's Art, Memphis
26 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
1 miS
Beaux-Arts architecture
Joseph Newburger House, Memphis
27 min walk • The Joseph Newburger House is a historic house in Memphis in the U.S. state of Tennessee. It was built in 1912 for Joseph Newburger, a businessman from Mississippi who was the founder of the Newburger Cotton Company as well as the president of the Memphis Packing Corporation, the Memphis Rice Mills, and the Joy Rice Milling Company.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Overton Park?

Nearby attractions include Overton Park, Memphis (1 min walk), Midtown, Memphis (4 min walk), Levitt Shell, Memphis (9 min walk), Memphis Zoo, Memphis (9 min walk).

How to get to Overton Park by public transport?

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Stop (12 min walk)