3 Best Public Parks in Memphis, TN

“Overton Park features the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Memphis Zoo, a 9-hole golf course, Rainbow Lake, and the Greensward. Overton Park has two miles of paved trails underneath a canopy and has beautiful trees to shade the picnic tables and benches, making them pleasant places for kids and parents alike. The park has two large climbing structures, a green mound with a tree tunnel slide, chess tables, swing sets, and a classic merry-go-round. Overton Park offers a free library and picnic tables. Overton Park is a fabulous place for people jogging, bike riding, and playing with a pet. The park has two playgrounds, a green space area for visitors to sit and relax in nature and spend time with families and friends.”

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“Tom Lee Park is a beautiful city park with over 30 acres of parkland. This is the perfect spot for picnics, jogging, walking, and cycling. The park hosts many festivals and events throughout the year. The park has Soccer Fields and extensive sports and leisure activities, including tennis and netball courts. Tom Lee Park has six fitness and exercise stations, stretching supports, and two sand volleyball courts. Tom Lee Park has free parking areas, with excellent trails, grassy areas, fishing, sightseeing, and athletic activities. The Park is a magnificent destination for outdoor recreation.”

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“Shelby Farms Park has an impressive 4,500 acres (1,800 hectares). The park ensures various activities like horse riding trails, serene lakes, pristine natural forests, and flourishing wetlands, creating ideal habitats for numerous species near a bustling urban metropolitan area. The visitors explore the extensive network of trails in Shelby Farms Park, they can also watch wildlife in their natural habitats. Shelby Farms Park is also home to a bison herd, adding to its ecological significance and charm.”

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