Peabody Park, Memphis

#74 among attractions in Memphis

Park, Relax in park, Playground

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Facts and practical information

Peabody Park is a park run by the city of Memphis that offers a playground, aqua play, and the Raymond Skinner Center. The address of the Raymond Skinner Center is listed as 712 Tanglewood, but the park sits just behind the facility and is bordered by the streets Cooper and Higbee. ()

Elevation: 289 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 35°7'36"N, 89°59'31"W

Address

2135 Higbee AveMidtown (East Midtown)Memphis United States

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, Children's Museum of Memphis, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church.

0.9 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, Memphis
24 min walk • Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, originally named Memphis Memorial Stadium, is a football stadium located at the former Mid-South Fairgrounds in the Midtown area of Memphis, Tennessee, United States.
0.9 miE
Museum, Children's museum
Children's Museum of Memphis, Memphis
23 min walk • The Children's Museum of Memphis is located in Midtown Memphis at 2525 Central Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. CMOM’s mission is to create memorable learning experiences through the joy of play in hands-on exhibits and programs.
1.2 miN
Museum, Art museum
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Memphis
32 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.
0.8 miNW
Church
Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Memphis
21 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.
0.7 miW
Church, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Memphis
19 min walk • The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is a Catholic cathedral in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. It is the seat of the Diocese of Memphis. The parish buildings are contributing properties in the Central Gardens Historic District. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
0.5 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Playhouse on the Square, Memphis
14 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.
1.4 miNW
Church
First Congregational Church and Parish House, Memphis
36 min walk • The First Congregational Church and Parish House in Memphis, Tennessee are a historic church and parish house on a single lot at 234 S. Watkins Street. The Georgian Revival-style church is a high one-story church which was built in 1910. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
0.9 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Idlewild Presbyterian Church, Memphis
24 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.
0.5 miS
Neighbourhood
Cooper-Young, Memphis
13 min walk • Cooper-Young is an eclectic neighborhood and historic district in the Midtown section of Memphis, Tennessee, named for the intersection of Cooper Street and Young Avenue.
0.7 miNE
Beaux-Arts architecture
Joseph Newburger House, Memphis
17 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.
1.3 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Mary's Catholic Church, Memphis
35 min walk • St. Mary's Catholic Church, located in the city of Memphis, Tennessee, United States, is a historic Roman Catholic Church. The building is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, a status it gained in 1974.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Peabody Park?

Nearby attractions include Cooper-Young, Memphis (13 min walk), Playhouse on the Square, Memphis (14 min walk), Joseph Newburger House, Memphis (17 min walk), Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Memphis (19 min walk).