Memphis Parks

06/03/2026

It was a great day of competition at the 2026 Audubon Championship hosted by the the Memphis Public Links. Check out photos from the tournament at The Links at Audubon. 🏆

06/03/2026

Join us for our Cheer Academy Showcase, hosted by the Memphis Parks Athletics Department, on Saturday, June 27, from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. at Ed Rice Community Center! 📣

Watch our amazing teams—Hickory Hill Mavericks, Pine Hill Glow Squad, and Sexton All-Stars—showcase everything they've learned this season. From high-energy cheers and exciting dance performances to sharp motions and crowd-pumping routines, these athletes are ready to shine! ✨

There will also be a jumps contest, where team members will battle it out to see who has the highest jumps, best technique, and strongest form!

No preregistration is required for this FREE event.

06/03/2026

Join us for the Lit Meets Rec Publishing Project Class of 2026 Official Book Launch this Saturday, June 6, from 1–3 p.m. at the Douglass Community Center! Come celebrate as 17 Lit Meets Rec participants, ages 5–16, become published authors and are inducted into the Memphis Parks Young Authors Guild. 📚

We will also debut “Once Upon a Memphis Story,” a collection of short stories and poems written by Lit Meets Rec participants that will serve as the official book for Summer Camp 2026. ☀️

More of What to Expect:
• Author Meet and Greet
• Interactive Listening Station
• Book Giveaways
• Read-Alouds
• Literary-based fun

Literacy Meets Recreation is sponsored by Literacy Mid-South and International Paper.

Community Partners:
• The Time is Now Douglass Redevelopment Corporation
• Center for Transforming Communities

06/03/2026

Saturday!

🧡 Wear Orange and join us for a day of community, connection, and awareness as we observe National Gun Violence Awareness Day.

Enjoy free family-friendly activities, food, music, and opportunities to connect with organizations dedicated to building safer communities.

Event details, location information, and partnership opportunities can be found on the flyer.

Together, we can raise awareness, honor lives impacted by gun violence, and strengthen our community.

06/02/2026

We Outside M.A.N.E. (Making All New Experiences)! Memphis Parks staff is ready to make this a summer to remember for all our campers.

06/02/2026

Limited spots are available for our fourth annual High School 7-on-7 Football Tournament, hosted by the Memphis Parks Athletics Department! This year’s event will also feature a Big Man Camp. Registration is limited to the first 18 teams. 🏈

Registered teams will have the opportunity to send three linemen to participate in the Big Man Camp, a combine-style environment with skill development and competitive evaluation.

Coaches, register your team to compete for FREE on Saturday, July 18, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at Walter May Park! The winning team will receive a $1,500 equipment voucher.

For more information, email [email protected].

06/01/2026

We had a great time! 🏀

The Memphis Grizzlies Wheelchair Basketball team rolled into action, showcasing their elite skill and speed as they hosted a tournament over the weekend.

05/31/2026

Summer fun awaits! Our We Back Outside Free Drop-In Summer Camp and Family Fun Fridays start this week! No preregistration is required for these FREE programs and events hosted by Play Your Park. ☀️

Register for fitness classes and more here: https://memphisparks.recdesk.com/Community/Home

05/30/2026

Starting Monday, June 1, kids and teens ages 5–15 can join Play Your Park for the We Back Outside Free Drop-In Summer Camp! Parents, just show up and sign your kids in for activities, games, fun, and free lunch! 🛝

See below for the City of Memphis park locations we’ll be at from June 1–July 24, Mondays–Thursdays, from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. ☀️

Kids and teens must be picked up by 1:30 p.m. ⏰

Park Locations 🌳
• Frayser Park – 2907 N. Watkins St.
• David Carnes Park – Whitehaven Lane @ Auburn Rd.
• Marquette Park – 4946 Alrose Ave.
• J.J. Brennan Park – Mason Rd. & N. Oak Grove Rd.
• Bert Ferguson Park – 8505 Trinity Rd.
• Rozelle–Annesdale Park – Rozelle St. @ Nelson Ave.
• Robert Howze Park – 2980 Mimosa Ave.