BlueCross Healthy Place at David Carnes Park
Transforming a Community Park
Memphis, TN
Project
A Healthy Place for EveryoneDavid Carnes Park in the Whitehaven community of Memphis, Tennessee is the first Healthy Place project funded by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation. The nine-acre park includes two inclusive playgrounds, splash pad, walking trails, Challenge Course and outdoor fitness equipment, community pavillion and a multi-use turf field.
GameTime designed the park with landscape architects and selected the play and recreation products based on feedback from the community. The year-long $4.5 million project is a transformation that will promote health and wellness for generations to come.
Goal
Preserve the Past, Serve Future Generations- Create inclusive play and recreation spaces for all ages and abilities
- Provide physical activity and outdoor fitness for the community
- Preserve the legacy and history of David Carnes Park
- Create a community gathering space that is a source of pride for years to come