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Shelby Farms Park features several bodies of water, all sized just right for exploring under your own power. Visitors can rent kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddleboards from the boathouse at Hyde Lake, or launch their own.
At 4,500 acres, Shelby Farms Park is one of the largest urban parks in the country! Located in Memphis, Tennessee, the Park is both a vibrant community hub and a retreat from the hustle and bustle of urban life.
Shelby Farms is a public park located in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States, in East Memphis. It is one of the largest urban parks in the US and the world, at a size of 4,500 acres (1,800 ha) and covers more than five times the area of Central Park in New York City with 843 acres (341 ha).
- On Wheels
- On Foot
- On Water
- In The Trees
- On Horseback
- For The Kids
- For The Dogs
- For Adults
- For Your Taste Buds
Shelby Farms Park is a cycling paradise! Whether you’re a novice or an experienced biker, there is a trail for you.
Shelby Farms Park features over 40 miles of trailsfor runners, walkers and hikers. The majority of the trails — such as the Greenline and the Tour de Wolf — are shared with cyclists. However, the 2.3-mile paved pedestrian trail at Hyde Lake is only for those on foot. When out in the park, no need to carry a map. Instead download the Shelby Farms Pa...
With over 20 different bodies of water, Shelby Farms Park is a water lover’s paradise! With lakes and ponds of all sizes, The Park offers tons of water activities, from canoeing to stand-up paddleboarding. If rods and reels are more your thing, there are plenty of places to wet a line in The Park too.
Want to see The Park from a new perspective? You can now zip, swing and climb through the treetops at Shelby Farms Park. Go Ape Treetop Adventureis a great outdoor adventure for families, friends and groups. “Our mission is to inspire everyone to live life adventurously. Go Ape is popular because it’s challenging and an exciting way to get outside ...
Explore the park on horseback! Shelby Farms Stablesoffers guided trail rides of various lengths. Little ones will love the 20-minute pony rides. If you are up for an adventure, participate in a one- or two-hour trail ride, for which reservations are required. Horseback riding lessons and summer equestrian camps are also available. You can also BYOH...
Woodland Discovery Playground
It’s not just about a swing set and monkey bars at Woodland Discovery Playground! This one-of-a-kind place to play and learn set a new standard for eco-friendly and educational “play-scapes” when it was built. Featuring six play “nests,” a winding steel arbor planted with flowering vines and willow trees, innovative play structures, an open grass lawn and a giant net-and-treehouse climbing structure, this internationally acclaimed playground is just plain fun for kids of all ages.
Water Play “Sprayground”
Bring a towel! The brand new 4,000-square-foot Water Play “Sprayground”will be your new favorite spot to cool off this summer. Little ones under the age of 10 will have a ball splashing around in this new “just for kids” playground that includes a water tunnel, multiple interactive spray jets, water pumps and geyser boulders. Visit Hyde Lake Boat House to purchase wristbands.
After dark
The Park closes at sunset, but you and your family can experience its splendor under the stars at one of the many special nighttime programsthroughout the spring and summer. Sign up for an evening of stargazing with the Memphis Astronomical Society or camp out with the family at one of the Park + Pajamas Family Sleepovers. Advance registration required.
With more than 100 acres of off-leash fun, Shelby Farms Park is a “paw-tastic” place for your four-legged friend. The Outbackis an off-leash home to trails, lakes and ponds for your enjoyment. This area has a water fountain with a doggie bowl and a dog wash station so you can keep your pooch hydrated and clean him up after all the fun. Please remem...
Arts
Get in touch with your creative side at The Park! Arts in the Parkoffers classes and workshops featuring a wide variety of mediums. On the schedule this spring: an environmental sketching class and a watercolor painting course. And don’t miss out on The Park’s new “Concoct Class.” Grab your girlfriends and sign up to learn how to make a craft cocktail and an art project that matches that month’s cocktail theme! At the April 15 class, attendees will make sangria and stamped tea towels, and on...
Free fitness classes
Shelby Farms offers free fitness classes all year long. Yoga, Tai Chi, Boot Camp, Meditation and Zumba are some of the many options. Get Outside! Fitness Programsare offered at all fitness levels and for all ages. Classes are held on weekdays and weekends. Advance registration is recommended.
The FedEx Event Center
The FedEx Event Center at Shelby Farms Parkoffers 7,000+ square feet of space for events of all styles and sizes. With extraordinary lakeside views plus a large lawn, patio space, covered porch and private garden, The FedEx Event Center is a spacious, airy, idyllic lakeside space, perfect for hosting a stunning soiree, gorgeous gala or wondrous wedding.
The Kitchen
The Kitchenopened last August to much excitement and fanfare. A popular restaurant group from Colorado brought this American bistro to Memphis. And boy did they pick the perfect spot! Located adjacent to The FedEx Event Center on the banks of Hyde Lake, this casual dining spot offers farm-to-table fare with a breathtaking view. How does General Manager Ken Freeman describe the fare? “‘Tasty’ and ‘crave-able’ are the best compliments we hear from our guests! The Kitchen serves real food source...
The Kitchenette
The Kitchenetteis The Kitchen’s grab-and-go outpost in The First Tennessee Foundation Visitor Center. On the menu: salads, sandwiches, snacks, coffees, beverages and much more. If you need some quick nourishment after hanging out in The Park, this is the place to go. The sliced turkey sandwich, sliced turkey on wheat berry bread with cucumbers, sprouts, avocado spread and sunflower seeds, is spectacular. Or try the smoked chicken salad, hickory smoked chicken, roasted corn, black-eyed peas, r...
Shelby Farms pavilions
Planning a picnic or an outdoor event? Shelby Farms Park’s pavilions and picnic areasprovide a perfect setting for outdoor events of all sizes. Pavilions range in size from large enough for 100 guests to smaller pavilions, perfect for 25 to 30 guests. Picnic areas with picnic tables and grills are also available. Reservations recommended for the pavilions. Head to Shelby Farms Park and explore the trails and waterways of this gorgeous Memphis treasure! Shelby Farms Park and Greenline are open...
Jan 23, 2022 · Shelby Farms is a vast oasis filled with lakes, forests and wetlands -- a natural and beautiful environment for the small creatures that live here and a quick escape from the bustle of the city. Shelby Farms Park Greeline (City Parks Alliance) But, it wasn’t always this lush parkland.
Apr 24, 2019 · Shelby Farms Park is located in Memphis, Tennessee, and stretches across a whopping 4,500 acres. Compared to the paltry 843 acres that make up New York's prime Central Park, the south sure knows how to upgrade a park.
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Nestled within the beating heart of Memphis, Shelby Farms Park beckons as an expansive urban wonder, a lush expanse spanning over 4,500 acres where city living converges harmoniously with the embrace of nature.
