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Designed for Our Memphis Neighbors
Our first BlueCross Healthy Place was the $5.4 million revitalization of a historic Memphis park.
Whitehaven residents had already shared their desire for improved resources in their local park. We held a community meeting and a planning event at the local elementary school to gather input and ideas that directly influenced the final design of the new park.
The completed space has several new features, including a splash pad, accessible playground and a blacksmith play area, honoring park namesake David Carnes, one of the first Black landowners in the area.
Features
- Community pavilion
- Splash pad
- Accessible playground
- Challenge course
- 40-yard dash
- Multipurpose field
- Fitness pods
- Play pockets
- Walking trail
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40-yard dash
The timed 40-yard dash allows friends and family members to compete against each other for the best time.
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Splash pad
The accessible splash pad has misters, sprayers and activator buttons at heights for visitors in wheelchairs.
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Play pockets
Play pockets include a small blacksmith shop in honor of park namesake, David Carnes.
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Challenge course
The challenge course features a variety of obstacles to test strength and coordination.
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Community pavilion
The community pavilion can be used for a variety of events.
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Walking trail
The paved walking trail makes it easy for visitors of all ages to get active.
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