The Memphis Zoo parking lot is about to ”undergo a transformative makeover” with a paving project but officials said it is not related to new overall parking agreement between the zoo and the Overton Park Conservancy (OPC).
The zoo’s massive main lot will be repaved in a project that ”aims to enhance your parking experience and provide a more convenient and aesthetically pleasing environment.”
Work on the project begins Thursday and the lot is expected to re-open to parking on Sunday. Parking plans for Saturday include possible parking on the Overton Park Greensward.
Some new spaces were to be created on the lot after re-striping, according to the agreement between the zoo and OPC signed last year. However, no new parking spots will be added in the repaving project, according to zoo spokeswoman Rebecca Winchester, who noted that it is “just a repaving project.”
Here’s a day-by-day breakdown of the project and what zoo guests can expect:
Thursday
Guests will be directed to park in the Galloway lot. If the Galloway lot reaches capacity, we will utilize Rows B-H of the main parking lot for additional parking space.
Friday
Guests will be directed to park in the Galloway lot. Should the Galloway lot become full, we will utilize Rows I-M of the main parking lot for additional parking.
Saturday
Parking for guests will be arranged in the following order: Galloway lot, Greensward, and the main parking lot.
While the milling process may cause temporary unevenness in the main lot, rest assured that it will be safe for parking. Memphis Zoo Team members will be available to assist with parking.
Sunday
Full use of the main parking lot.
