The Complete Memphis Fun House Guide: Hours, Admission, Parking, and Tips
By James H. Sterling
Budget-friendly entertainment options extend well beyond pay-to-play commercial spaces. The City of Memphis Parks Division and regional community organizers host rotating seasonal gatherings focused on bringing free, safe play back into public parks.
The resurgence of Family Fun Fridays provides families with open-air bounce houses, pop-up climbing walls, face painting, and neighborhood kickball tournaments without high ticket costs. These events rotate through public recreation grounds such as Orange Mound Park, Glenview Park, and Frayser Park, drawing thousands of neighborhood residents each season.
These public gatherings feature supervised board games, free hot lunches, and creative workshops led by local artists. Combining a Saturday commercial arcade run with a Friday evening civic event gives families an affordable way to enjoy both high-tech entertainment and community-rooted fun.
James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.
