Wolf River Conservancy is a local nonprofit land trust that has been investing in quality of life for citizens of Memphis and the Mid-South since 1985. The Conservancy led the fundraising efforts to build out the Epping Way section of Wolf River Greenway trail, comprising over 1 mile of paved trail in the Raleigh area.  This boat dock will directly connect to the Greenway trail on this scenic 138-acre property that is effectively the newest park in the City of Memphis.  The dock enables expanded access to a beautiful 20-acre lake that is well-known by fishermen, people who grew up in Raleigh, and adjacent residents.

Building on the Conservancy's history of educating and providing recreational opportunities for people in the Mid-South, this boat dock will improve paddling and fishing not only in the Raleigh neighborhood but also in the greater Memphis area. Currently in the Raleigh neighborhood, there is no safe water access to teach and enjoy paddle sports. This boat dock project will change that.

Fundraising via IOBY and the Memphis New Century of Soul Matching Fund will cover the remaining gap for this important project. Epping Way provides a beautiful landscape for Raleigh residents and all citizens of Memphis to experience the great outdoors through running, biking, fishing and paddlings, as well as providing outdoor environmental education opportunities to students and partner organizations in the community.