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Old Forest State Natural Area, Memphis

Old Forest State Natural Area, from its own website

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Free admission. Open Daily from dawn to dusk.

About Old Forest State Natural Area

Old Forest State Natural Area in Memphis preserves an old-growth forest within Overton Park, where visitors walk dirt trails through dense woodland. The natural area connects Memphians to nature through exploration of its protected forest ecosystem. Guided programs include mindfulness walks and nature-focused activities that engage visitors with the surrounding trees and landscape. The park hosts seasonal events and educational experiences, including NatureZen programs that highlight natural phenomena such as butterfly metamorphosis and swallowtail caterpillar transformation. Visitors can participate in seated mindfulness experiences designed for the forest setting. The natural area suits anyone seeking outdoor recreation and nature connection, from casual walkers to those interested in structured nature programs. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, Old Forest State Natural Area operates as part of the larger Overton Park, which welcomes more than 1.2 million visitors annually.

Tickets, prices & hours

Admission is free. The venue says: “There is no admission fee for the park”

Hours: Daily from dawn to dusk

Prices and hours quoted from overtonpark.org · read on . Prices can change — the link above goes to the page they came from.

What’s on at Old Forest State Natural Area

3 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.

Nov 8 · 12:00 pmEvent

Physics Playground

Rhodes College physics students host demonstrations and activities for school-age children at Rainbow Lake Pavilion. Families drop by to see science in action with no registration required.

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“November 8, 2026 at 12:00 pm”

From the venue’s own calendar, overtonpark.org · checked on
Details on the attraction’s site →

Nov 13 · 8:00 amEvent

Songbird Stroll

Families venture into the Old Forest twice monthly to observe birds and their behaviors. The stroll features lively avian antics and the sounds of charismatic park residents in their natural habitat.

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“November 13, 2026 at 8:00 am”

From the venue’s own calendar, overtonpark.org · checked on
Details on the attraction’s site →

Nov 16 · 12:15 pmEvent

Field Notes

Stewardship Manager Fields Falcone leads a casual 45-minute lunch-hour walk to discuss local ecology, conservation efforts, and park news. Leashed dogs are welcome on paved roads and natural trails.

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“November 16, 2026 at 12:15 pm”

From the venue’s own calendar, overtonpark.org · checked on
Details on the attraction’s site →

Deals at Old Forest State Natural Area

No live deal currently

Old Forest State Natural Area publishes its own offers, and when overtonpark.org was last read, on , there was none.

The page stays here because the attraction is still worth knowing about, and because we keep checking. If a deal appears on their site, it appears here.

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