welcome to tom lee park

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

Open Daily - 6am to 8pm
Welcome Center and Courts - 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.

Event Calendar
Private Event
Nov 20
Private Event

Social Dance
Nov 23
Social Dance

Swing into action with Swing Dance Memphis as they bring the energy and excitement of East Coast Swing to the Sunset Canopy at Tom Lee Park.

Maker of Culture, Weekend DJ Set
Nov 23
Maker of Culture, Weekend DJ Set

Dance, sing and vibe with DJ Brother John and friends, Saturdays and Sundays from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Sunset Canopy in Tom Lee Park.

Fire Pit Friday
Dec 6
Fire Pit Friday

Join Memphis River Parks Partnership every Friday in December at Visionary Grove—located on Riverside Drive just south of the green roof at Beale Street Landing (look for the Ben & Jerry's truck)—from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. to celebrate the holiday season.

St. Jude Marathon Cheer Station
Dec 7
St. Jude Marathon Cheer Station

Get ready to scream and cheer—the St. Jude Memphis Marathon is almost here! Join us on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 7:30-10:30 a.m. at the Tom Lee Park Cheer Station at Riverside Drive and Huling.

Stargazing
Dec 7
Stargazing

Sit back and enjoy magnificent rooftop views and celestial wonders with Memphis Astronomical Society monthly on the Beale Street Landing roof.

Fire Pit Friday
Dec 13
Fire Pit Friday

Join Memphis River Parks Partnership every Friday in December at Visionary Grove—located on Riverside Drive just south of the green roof at Beale Street Landing (look for the Ben & Jerry's truck)—from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. to celebrate the holiday season.

Fire Pit Friday
Dec 20
Fire Pit Friday

Join Memphis River Parks Partnership every Friday in December at Visionary Grove—located on Riverside Drive just south of the green roof at Beale Street Landing (look for the Ben & Jerry's truck)—from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. to celebrate the holiday season.

Fire Pit Friday
Dec 27
Fire Pit Friday

Join Memphis River Parks Partnership every Friday in December at Visionary Grove—located on Riverside Drive just south of the green roof at Beale Street Landing (look for the Ben & Jerry's truck)—from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. to celebrate the holiday season.

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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