Shelby Farms Park

Activity Overview

Shelby Farms Park in Memphis, Tennessee is one of the largest urban parks in the entire United States. It consists of 4,500 acres of land that is connected to Midtown Memphis by a beautiful 6.5-mile trail known as the Shelby Farms Greenline. The park's meadows and woods are home to dozens of species of birds and other animals, and also contains over 20 fishing lakes, an amphitheater used for live performances, numerous trails, picnic areas, and a popular playground.

Things to Do

• Take your child to the Woodland Discovery Playground, a sustainable playground with all kinds of fun slides and climbing structures.
• Enjoy a family game of laser tag or paintball in the park, or enjoy the thrill of zip lining through the trees at the Go Ape Treetop Adventure attraction!
• Explore the diverse wildlife in Shelby Farms Park on one of its many trails! Animals that live in the park include deer, rabbits, muskrats, beavers, foxes, bobcats, and over 200 bird species.

Shelby Farms Park Insider Tips

• Make sure to stop by the buffalo range, a 50-acre pasture that is home to a herd of majestic American bison, and don't forget your camera!
• Check out the park's calendar to learn about upcoming events that your family can attend, including their spooky annual Halloween celebrations.
• If you plan to go fishing, make sure that you have a valid Tennessee fishing license. You can learn more about the park's fishing rules here.