Help us bring new life to Gooch Park! Gooch Park and Pool is the site of the first African American bicycle rodeo in Memphis in June 1959. Elvis Presley was known to play basketball there.
Leader
JoAnn Street
Location
1974 Hunter Avenue Memphis, TN 38108
Gooch Park is in the heart of the North Memphis neighborhood in Memphis. The neighborhood residents use the park for sports, picnics, and other gatherings. The pavilion is an essential part of the park, as it allows residents the ability to have cookouts, parties, and other events without worrying about the threat of rain. Unfortunately, the pavilon has fallen into disrepair over the last few years and needs a facelift! This project will give Gooch Park some much-needed "love" and revitalize Gooch Park into a valuable neighborhood asset!
1. Engage a pressure-washing company to pressure wash the pavilion.
2. Purchase paint and other supplies.
3. Engage residents in repainting the pavilion.
Over the years, the park and its pavilion have given birth to countless friendships and fond memories. It has served as a place where friends and families could strengthen their relationships and express neighborhood pride. Additionally, it has been at least one place where neighborhood children could play and discover themselves in a safe space. Revitalizing the park will enhance a crucial neighborhood asset and strengthen neighborhood pride.
