welcome to tom lee park

Check out some of the park’s most popular features.

Open Daily - Summer Hours (Starting March 9): 5am to 10pm | Winter Hours: 6am to 8pm
Welcome Center and Courts - Summer Hours (Starting March 9): 8am to 8pm | Winter Hours: 9am to 7pm

Life on the River Playground

Climb, slide, swing and discover the wildlife and plants that call the Mississippi River their home at the Life on the River playground.

Sunset Canopy

Home to pick-up basketball, yoga, concerts, events and more.

Sunset Canopy is dedicated by the Hyde Foundation in memory of Tyre Nichols.

A MoNUment to Listening

A new public artwork inspired by Tom Lee created by artist Theaster Gates.

WHO WAS TOM LEE?

Find out more about the humble man who became a superhero on May 8, 1925.

Inspired by Tom lee

A Very Worthy Hero

J Ivy

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT TOM LEE PARK?

See the latest events and activities at Tom Lee Park.

perfect for every OCCASION

Host your special event with the unforgettable backdrop of the Mississippi River.

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NEW CASE STUDY SHOWS INCLUSIVE PLACEMAKING LESSONS FROM MEMPHIS
NEW CASE STUDY SHOWS INCLUSIVE PLACEMAKING LESSONS FROM MEMPHIS

A new case study from Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at John Hopkins University details inclusive placemaking strategies at Tom Lee Park.

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POETRY IN THE PARK
POETRY IN THE PARK

The 3rd annual Tom Lee Poetry Contest Opens During Black History Month. For the first time, the contest invites adults to participate alongside a competition for Memphis high school students.

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SUPPORT TOM LEE PARK ON FEB. 16
SUPPORT TOM LEE PARK ON FEB. 16

Join us at This is Memphis to be the first to see the exciting new documentary on Tom Lee Park and to support the future of the park at this Memphis-made evening.

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SUPPORT THE PARK

We need your help to sustain park life at Tom Lee Park.