Shelby Park

Park · Rosebank

Shelby Park

Park · Rosebank

Shelby Ave & S 20th St, Nashville, TN 37206

Highlights

Expansive green space with trails, water views, and activities

Shelby Ave & S 20th St, Nashville, TN 37206 Get directions

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On the Grid : Shelby Park

"Hidden behind the action on East Nashville’s main streets are 960 acres of lush, green getaway. Those who work and live in East Nashville visit and gush about this oasis often, complete with waterfront views of the Cumberland River and other small bodies. Walking the pooch(es), running or biking the greenway, playing frisbee or just plain napping in the grass are all welcome. The Shelby Bottoms Greenway offers over five miles of paved trail for hiking, biking, running, skating and wildlife watching plus over five more miles of primitive trails for exploring. Pack a snack! You’ll wanna stay awhile." - Perky Bros

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Ross Ambrose

Google

This is one of the nicest urban parks I’ve visited. I went early on a week day and stayed for a few hours. A number of different parking areas. Many walking and biking trails connect through out the park. I bet the wetlands have done great wildlife during fall and winter migrations. Definitely dog friendly. They do have some plumbed bathrooms but also had clean porta potties at convenient locations. This is a big park with all sorts of options for you.

Tim Reardon

Google

Beautiful park you can lose yourself in! Plenty of walking around the lake with also lots of activities to take part in...or if you just want to sit and take in the scenery this may be your spot! Comes with a dog park!

Bryan Romero

Google

Large park with plenty of parking, beautiful views, a kids playground nearby & trail to walk, I love coming here & feeding the ducks cracked corn 🌽

Rich Jones

Google

Such a great park for the city of Nashville. A beautiful public golf and disk golf course, nature center, hiking and bike trails, fishing, it's a must see park if you visit. Be sure to see the drippy bird!

Rich DePalma

Google

Beautiful park recommended to me by a board intern of the Friends of Shelby Park group.

Tatianna Spencer

Google

Expansive park, so much to explore. We are excited to come back and walk other trails.

Nick Ligon

Google

I can't even count all of the time I spent on the trails here. Dozens of miles walking on the trails to get out in nature and unplug from the day-to-day grind. People on this trail are typically very respectful. The bicycles are occasionally annoying as they fly are breakneck speed as if trying to set a new record or compete in a competition. So alls to say, be on the lookout for bikes. The trails here offer a really cool diversity in scenery; ranging from lovely water views to deer meandering in the woods, to old bridges, side-trails into nature, and incredible boggy areas.

Suzanne LeBeau

Google

This park is HUGE, with miles of paved walking/biking trails. There are even several unpaved trails for walkers. There's an informative visitors center with nice bathrooms and water fountains and a fun kids area/playground. Dogs are welcome on leashes. There are also several different community entrances. There are ball parks, a canoe launch, and often special activities.