Mud Island Park ready to show off its SOUL this summer Mud Island Park will welcome visitors this summer and remind us all that here in Memphis — We Have Soul Credit: Memphis River Parks Partnership Author: Memphis River Parks Partnership Release Published: 7:25 AM CDT May 5, 2021 Updated: 7:25 AM CDT May 5, 2021 MEMPHIS, Tenn — A proposed 40-foot long and 46-feet tall temporary placemaking installation on the south lawn of Mud Island Park will welcome visitors this summer and remind us all that here in Memphis — We Have Soul. Located opposite the MEMPHIS sign, the new installation is visible from downtown and supported by a flag drift colored to match the brand (and park furniture) of Mud Island Park. The installation is just one of a series of upgrades and improvements designed to create a more beautiful, accessible and fun Mud Island Park for this summer season.