One of Memphis' older parks, Gaisman has hosted over five decades of Memphians. From children playing baseball in the park to seniors gathering to dance in the community center, Gaisman has played an integral part in bringing the community together. Sadly, like the facilities in many parks across the country, the facilities in Gaisman Park have fallen into disrepair.  Many factors led to this-  the desolution of the park commission, discontinuation of certain programs, and a population shift.   For the past five years, the Friends of Gaisman have been working with the city to revitalize the park.  Our efforts in removing obsolete structures, improving the walking path, and eliminating trash in the park have resulted in more people noticing how beautiful Gaisman really is. Slowly, and with the help of some great organizations, park attendance has begun to rise.

Indeed, a great resurgence had begun in Gaisman and Berclair!  Our park is more lively and diverse than ever. It is our goal to build on this resurgence and create a space that reflects our diversity and energy.  We want to bring our entire community together to make this happen.  We intend to have a day where we can improve and  appreciate, Gaisman Park and celebrate the people who live and play in it!