Rainbow Lake Playground — Attraction in Memphis

We visited this playground when we were in Memphis in March. We'd intended to go to the zoo, but it was mobbed, so we decided to wear the kids out at this playground before we got back in the car. We were there for at least 2 hours! There are activities for a variety of ages, plus plenty of space for tired parents to sit down. There's a fence that extends all the way around the playground, so younger kids can't run away. There's a dog park right next to the playground, too, so there aren't a lot of people with dogs inside the playground itself. We were there on a Saturday, and there were two ice cream trucks in the parking lot! We were disappointed to miss the zoo that day, but this really cool playground sort of...

I may be biased, but I think Rainbow Love playground is the best playground in Memphis. I love the lake in close proximity, the ancient forest with paved and dirt trails perfect for riding bikes or walking or jogging. On warm days in the Spring, Summer and Fall, there's the Mempops truck and another ice cream truck and sometimes a good truck or three. There's the dog park a stones throw away. And the picnic pavilion along with about ten different picnic tables all over the place ground area. And the crown jewel of this magical part of Overton Park: the Greensward is just on the other side of the playground gate. It's the people's park and it...

Great playground for the family. Plenty of space and some parts are fenced in. There is also the whole greensward that you can play soccer football or whatever else. The lake is pretty gross- just algae nothing dead- so I wouldn't suggest letting a dog swim in it. There are ducks and geese that go there so you could feed them if you brought food. The dog park isn't too far away either so you can bring them and have a place to get there energy out. There is a side of the dog park for large dogs and small dogs 25 lbs...