The best parks & outdoor spots in Shelby County

5 parks & outdoor spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Deermont Park

Parks & Outdoors

Deermont Park is all about young ballplayers, with four lighted youth baseball fields that make after-dinner practices or weekend…

6675 Deermont Dr (Bartlett)

“Deermont Park is all about young ballplayers, with four lighted youth baseball fields that make after-dinner practices or weekend scrimmages easy. Bring a glove, throw a few, and let the kids burn off steam while you soak up those under-the-lights vibes that feel like a mini summer season.”

From the Bartlett newsletter, October 13, 2026

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John F. Kennedy Park

Parks & Outdoors

John F. Kennedy Park gives you room to play with nine lighted softball fields, two soccer fields, a 0.5-mile nature trail and a 2.8-mile…

4577 Raleigh Lagrange Rd (Memphis) · ✓ checked Sep 30

“John F. 8-mile out-and-back with Wolf River views. Hop on the Wolf River Greenway, grab a pavilion, and turn a quick walk into an all-day hang.”

From the Bartlett newsletter, October 8, 2026

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Stanky Creek Trails

Parks & Outdoors

Whether you’re dodging August heat or just need to zone out for a bit, Nesbit Park - Stanky Creek Trails serves up cool woods for hikers,…

5760 Yale Rd (Memphis) · ✓ checked Oct 9

“Whether you’re dodging August heat or just need to zone out for a bit, Nesbit Park - Stanky Creek Trails serves up cool woods for hikers, runners, and mountain bikers. Color-blazed loops, flowing singletrack, and just-enough elevation make it a perfect after-work reset this week without stealing your whole afternoon.”

From the Memphis newsletter, September 24, 2026

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Shelby Farms Park

Parks & Outdoors

With 4,500 acres, 10.65 miles of the Shelby Farms Greenline to ride, lakes for paddling or fishing, plus the Woodland Discovery Playground…

6903 Great View Dr N (Memphis)

“65 miles of the Shelby Farms Greenline to ride, lakes for paddling or fishing, plus the Woodland Discovery Playground for the little chaos agents, Shelby Farms Park is the easy button for a midweek reset… grab a bike or a board and just go.”

From the Germantown newsletter, October 4, 2026

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BlueCross Healthy Place at David Carnes Park

Parks & Outdoors

Just up in Whitehaven, BlueCross Healthy Place at David Carnes Park is a $5.4 million glow-up of a historic park, with a splash pad,…

Whitehaven Lane Park (Memphis) · ✓ checked Aug 28

“4 million glow-up of a historic park, with a splash pad, challenge course, walking trail and a playful blacksmith shop nod to its namesake. Try the timed 40-yard dash and settle bragging rights.”

From the Bartlett newsletter, September 26, 2026

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