CO Franklin Park

2.4 mi

Nice park with a couple different sets of swings for the kids. Located in Germantown, which is a…read morenice area in the greater Memphis area. We went to metal detect but since you can't dig, there wasn't much of a point to it.

This park has been a staple in Germantown for as long as I can remember, and used to be the only…read moreplace for kids to play baseball. Cameron Brown has a little bit of everything: athletic fields, two playgrounds, a very squeaky old swingset, a .3 mile circumference stocked trout pond for fishing (with proper license), strolling, or jogging around, and ample,though sometimes awkward accessed, parking. Great for small parties or play dates.

Picnic tables

Stocked in the spring.

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Riverdale Park

1.8 mi

This is an awesome park. It spans 20 acres and has a little bit of everything. They have a decent…read morebaseball/softball field with dugouts and a scoreboard. There is also a nice set of lighted tennis courts at this park, a shelter with picnic tables and built-in restrooms, a roller hockey court, tons of green space, and two play grounds. The older and smaller playground is located by the picnic shelter. It is on a bed of wood chips and has a medium sized jungle gym with a couple of slides and a rock climbing wall. Thee is also a rocking animal and a bank of traditional swings there too. On the area's perimeter they have placed a couple of benches to sit and watch your littles play. The bigger playground is much newer, on artificial grass, and has a treehouse kind of vibe. It is called Everybody's Tree House and is an inclusive area that consists of a large jungle gym with bridges and slides. The other equipment includes monkey rings, a sit and spin, a climbing wall, climbing nets, some hold and spins, and a sway fun glider. Of course there are places for caregiver to sit while their littles play. It is a very nice area. The park is also home to a large pergola with mushroom style table and chairs. It is is little weathered but still serviceable. You will see a nice field with artificial turf near the big playground. It is a very nice field, but I am unsure if it is actually part of the park. The park has a decent amount of spots available along the main road that it is off of. There is also some parking available on the opposite side. I really like this park. iT is well maintained and has a lot to offer. You could easily spend a half day or more here.

Went today on my birthday 5/21/2017 and it was very pleasant. Just me, my thoughts and other…read morevisitors. Just plain great.

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Nashoba Park

2.2 mi

I really like this park. It is very peaceful and soothing. It offers some very nice paved trails,…read moresome of which run along a small lake (Nasoba Lake) and another section runs along the Wolf River. You will find a few picturesque bridges along the way and the trails are well defined and easy to navigate. This park is linked to the Germantown Greenway so, you can run/hike/bike here for miles. It is a beautiful park. The park has an adequate amount of spots to park in in its free private lot. You will find picnic tables and benches along the section of the park that runs along the lake, a very select few of which have a small shelter over them. I cannot confirm or deny if the lake is stocked or not, but there were a lot of people fishing there during my visit. One negative of the park, that it is out of its control is that certain of it areas are prone to flooding after a rain. It is nothing too bad though. This park is well maintained and is a diamond in the rough. I really enjoyed it. It lacks many of the amenities that I look for in a park, nut I took it for what it was, a nature trail park, and found enjoyment in that. It does not have any playgrounds and I could not find any restrooms. There aren't any other recreation activities either such as tennis, basketball or green space, but this park works and I highly recommend checking it out if you are looking for a nice place to hike or relax on a small lake.

Terrific pick park for walking and running. But the path needs to be wider to better accommodate…read morebicycles . Has ample parking and is easy to find. Luv it has lots of shade on the trail. For us solo walkers I prefer the late afternoon where I don't feel so alone. Thxs NP!

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Oaklawn Garden

(3 reviews)

0.2 mi

Get out get some fresh air outdoorsy nature up and enjoy the fresh air while being outside enjoying…read morethe outdoors

I love coming to this little park in Germantown. It's full of so many fascinating old-timey things…read moreand great photo places. I think there used to be a tour of the place because there are numbers all around on different locations. It's fantastic and I wish I could get the tour but I think a guy there said the people who used to run the place died.

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WC Johnson Park

(19 reviews)

5.7 mi

It's a playground nice indeed much to see much to get done. Plenty of room to play and enjoy the…read moreday climb climb play play get on the steps slide down the slide. Enjoy the playground and everything around taking nature and enjoy the fresh air.

The WC Johnson Park walking trail is by far my favorite across Memphis. The wooden trail is…read moreelevated from the ground and well shaded. Half way through the trail, you will be lead to an opening seeing a beautiful Wolf River. Definitely good place for a leisure walk with family and friends.

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Howard McVay Park

1.3 mi

Such an amazing and clean park. I brought my little one here to enjoy the playground and it was so…read morenice. Well kept and maintained. The police pulled and parked for a little while so we felt safe but even if they didn't the neighbor is a really safe neighborhood. The park is in Germantown which is the out skirts of Memphis. Definitely recommend

It has two different play areas and one is shaded. We walked the lake, watch the geese roam, and a…read morefew people were fishing in the small pond . There is a fully stocked book library too. There are several benches throughout the park for ample places to sit and watch your kiddies play. The lush greenery is very nice. We packed a cooler and rolled it around the park.

The shaded play area in the hill

Lakeside

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Hinton Park

(5 reviews)

7.2 mi

I took a vacation day from work today and took my granddaughter to Hinton Park. Second time I have…read morebeen here. It is a beautiful place and the weather was excellent. I still highly recommend this park. You can bring a picnic lunch and spend the day.

Bike trails, breezy running/walking trails, disc golf course, musical jungle gym playground for the…read morekids, a scenic lake, and landscaped to absolute perfection. A primed, open spot to fly drones, or simply spend a relaxing day/evening. Nestled into the protected wetland marsh mitigation of Collierville/Germantown.

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Woodland Discovery Playground at Shelby Farms

4.6

(26 reviews)

4.7 mi

At least to us, this was a hidden gem that a friend recently mentioned - and it's a great one!…read more Shelby Farms is already so expansive, but this adds another welcomed layer for the kids. Our little one enjoyed all of the various adventures and spaces in this area, and we will definitely be back several times over. My only thing is that it needs some maintenance and tidying up; I'm not sure how old it is (again, new to us despite us having a child for three years now), but there is definitely a good bit of wear and tear and some update that is needed to really make it spectacular. But it's definitely great!

Sweet baby Jesus, the kids loved this playground more than Christmas morning. Well, maybe not that…read moremuch but definitely ranks higher than Presidents' Day holiday.

Playground

Picnic benches

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Johnson Road Park

3.3 mi

Very large park with several areas to choose from. There is a tennis court, playground, Pavillion,…read morelake and more. Very easy to access and clearly marked to are navigation easy. Very well kept as the areas were all clean. There are a few restroom areas as well. Nice location for family outings

Visibly marked signs to guide you to the correct areas

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Municipal Park

4.3

(3 reviews)

1.2 mi

Beautiful and spacious park. Very clean and upkept…read more Huge playground and lakes, restrooms as well. Great place for a picnic

Inspired by the obscenely pleasant weather we've had over the past few weeks, I stopped by…read moreGermantown Municipal Park. Municipal Park is one of my long-time favorite suburban hang outs. No matter when I visit, it never seems crowded. There are tennis courts, a pond (with ducks), a pavilion, a playground, and a big open field that's perfect for playing. It's also the home of a historical home. The John Gray house is one of the oldest brick residences in Shelby County. It was originally located in Eads, but was moved to Municipal Park in 1989 for preservation. I've never been inside; every time I've been at the park, its doors have been locked. After a bit of enthusiastic jumping up and down (I'm short, and the windows are high up), I can report that the house is furnished as it probably would have been when it was built in the mid-1800s. Municipal Park is right next to the Germantown public library, which makes it a perfect place to catch up on your reading. The open field is perfect for picnics, and the playground has a huge jungle gym and swings.

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Splash Park

(3 reviews)

17.9 mi

This splash park is a ton of fun for the kids, and has a great covered patio with picnic tables for…read morethe parents. It's a good size "pad" with quite a few options to play with (like the classic pouring buckets, water sprayers, slides, etc.). My 2yo always has a blast here, but I see kids of all ages. Heck. I'd even play with him if I had my bathing suit on! Just know it is on base, ID holders only. Looking forward to using this during the summers we're stationed here!

This is a great splash park for younger kids! The catch is, it is on the Millington Naval Base. So…read moreyou either need to be military, or get escorted on by someone who is. It is clean, and the water is chlorinated. I love that they have a huge covered area with picnic tables, tables, and chairs. There are also lounge chairs and tables that are out in the sun if you'd like to get some sun bathing in. There is a bathroom, soda machine, and water fountains! There are also a couple of small charcoal grills you can use while you are enjoying the splash park as well! There are bike racks for those who live on base and want to ride their bikes over. And the best part is, it is free!

Bathroom, water fountain, soda machine

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Shelby Farms Dog Park

4.6

(27 reviews)

4.1 mi

Simon is the happiest dog in the world now. He's a runner so we don't let him off leash in public…read moremuch, but this park is perfect. He can bolt off, go as far away as he wants, and we know he's safe. Gives him this vast land to wonder about. Definitely the biggest dog park I've ever been to. Will be here twice a week minimum Update: was just informed that during the summer months the lake forms this toxic algae. so yeah don't let your dogs go in or drink the water

Amazing place-over 100 acres of fields, woods, trails and ponds for exploration and play. Highly…read morerecommended!

Riley in her life jacket!

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My dog feeling at home in The Outback

Garner Lake

11.4 mi

My sister owns a home on this lake. This is a beautiful man made private lake in a Lakeland…read moreneighborhood. My sister owns a boat and I get the privilege of enjoying this lake with them. Even though pretty much every house around the lake owns their own boat, the lake is never crowded except for the 4th of July. They have a wonderful fireworks display on the 4th of July. They also have floating music parties with live musicians and DJ's. It is also great for fishing. If you know someone that lives in this area, you should definitely check this lake out.

Garner Lake is a man made lake out in Lakeland and it is the Biggest lake in Shelby county at 235…read moreacres. All the neighboring boats around are great to get along with and you can see from ppl fishing, paddle boarding or just having a good time lounging out. It is especially a great viewing area for sunsets, stargazing and fireworks show during July 4th.

Old Lakeland amusement park.

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The turtles are sunning

Arkabutla Lake

4.0

(6 reviews)

34.8 mi

We came with hopes of swimming in the lake... Sadly, the water is down what looks to be 20 feet…read more There are no accessible ways to swim. The boat launch is closed. Looks like a nice place for a picnic without water access. Let me clarify there is the ability to walk to the waters edge, but it is marshy, grassy and probably really snakey and muddy.

I went to two separate parts of the lake. The part closer to Hernando has the lake dried up. But…read morethe part by the damn is a nice enough park with nice views of the lake and the damn and offers a few great places to chill. They have camping throughout, but I was just visiting the lake itself. All in all, a nice lake.

Used to be swimming area

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TPC Southwind

2.2 mi

Clearly, this course is emacculate and hosts the Fedex St. Jude classic. The grounds are pristine…read moreas well as the clubhouse. Excellent sandwiches and extremely kind people. Came to watch a tournament.

We went here for a workshop, and it was really nice! TPC includes a golf course, clubhouse and PGA…read moreshop. You stop at the security gate, on the left side unless you're a resident, and will give you directions. This is a great area tucked away within a beautiful neighborhood! Every area I observed was pristine, well lit and organized. There are several rooms for gatherings whether business meeting, presentation, birthday or dinner party, and this is definitely a great venue for weddings.

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St. George's Independent School

4.8

4.7 mi

Improperly labeled as St. George's Schools- the correct name is St. George's Independent School…read more This review is for the Collierville campus that houses the middle and upper school. The school is set on the edge of a wildlife reserve, and was built amongst swampy forest, with wildlife and plenty of trees to set a scene respectful of education and nature. The athletics at this school are obviously a priority. The fieldhouse is large and contains not one, but two gyms, workout space, ample locker rooms, and more. Our children take swimming lessons at the covered pool- also at the pool is where Memphis Thunder swim team practices. swimpoolschool.com for more info. The school is based in Christian education, though the idea lives more in the values of the school, and is not thrust upon students every day with drills. Kids get along, and are all different and have their own gifts & talents, which seem to be encouraged and supported.

We've loved this school for our son and so thankful we found it. He started at Little Georgie's and…read morehave been so impressed every step of the way. They know our son so well and tailor lessons around his strengths. Their approach to play based learning keeps him engaged. Truly an amazing environment.

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Audubon Park

3.2

(10 reviews)

This park is HUGE. It is spread out over 373 acres. You will find this park just outside of…read moredowntown. It has tons of parking available is is home to a 1-mile paved loop trail, shelters, lots of green space, and a lake. They also claim that the 18-hole golf course, Memphis Botanic Gardens (separate admission cost), and Leftwich Tennis Center are park of the park as well. Some sections of the park were closed while I was there, but I still got to see a large portion. The lake is decent and has benches and picnic tables along its permitter for visitors to sit. The area is pretty well shaded. I am not sure if it is stocked or not but there were quite a few people fishing there during my visit. I did not see anyone pull anything though. The park is home to some public art sculptures and is part of the national Cancer Survivor Plaza Program. The area I was in had tons of green space. It could be suitable for most field activities including flying a kite, playing football, having a soccer game, or picnic. There was a man using the space as a golf ball driving range while I was there. There are a lot of organized walks hosted at this park. It is a perfect park for this activity. The park's managers tout this place as being perfect for fitness and relaxation and I agree with them. This is a possible destination park, depending on what you are looking to do. I recommend it for novice golfers, hikers and those looking to relax.

A delightful park in the middle area between Germantown and Downtown. It's so green and the lake is…read morequite pretty. Even in the rain, it's an enjoyable experience.

Freeman Park

4.0

(5 reviews)

I stumbled across this park last year during Food Truck Friday. I later found out that it's a…read moresummer event on select Fridays. I decided to see if it was still going on and it is with 1 more Friday on the books for this year. I did notice that there were a few less trucks but it was still a fun lunch break for me. I got the small chicken teriyaki from Rice Burner Food Truck and it was the most beautiful day to enjoy lunch alfresco. I would certainly recommend.

Nice park. Has lights on the soccer field. Clean bathrooms and plenty of parking. There are…read morewalking trails and a playground as well.

Olive Branch City Park

4.9

(10 reviews)

Olive Branch Park is a wonderful place, and we are lucky it to have in our fair little town…read more I have spent a ton of time here over the past twenty years. From park slides and swing days with the kids when they were little, to adventures in the wooded trail in the hidden areas, softball games, Pokemon Go days, to parades, 4th of July celebrations, the list goes on and on. I've probably walked 500 miles or more on these trails. The trails around the park are fantastic. You meet so many great people on any trek around the park. They keep the ponds stocked well with fish and there is a dock that takes you out to the middle of the largest pond. Please pay attention to the catch limits though. There is a dog park, many covered pavilions, grills to use for cooking, a very cool, all inclusive playground for the kids, and tons of baseball fields. They do Christmas lights around the Holidays that are pretty. The police presence is always pretty high. There is usually a cop in the park at all times and they do not play if you step out of line here. I dig that. We are very lucky to have this safe space for all families to visit and have fun. '25 - 57/111

We love all parts of this park and come here often. My dogs love the dog park and walking around…read morethe lake. I enjoy a nice stroll through the park. It's beautiful, clean, large. Lots of variety throughout the park. Everything one could want in a park.

Tom Lee Park

(34 reviews)

Lover of walking & sunshine. Tom Lee is the perfect place for it all. They have a basketball court…read more, a small cafe, hammocks & so much more. Plenty of seating area and open space for a picnic.

Figuring out how to park was probably the most challenging part of going to this epic public park…read more There's only parking from one direction and many signs stating that you cannot turn or U-turn to get to the correct parking if entering from the opposite direction. My cousin decided to break traffic laws, but I was not about to do that so I opted to go downtown in order to get turned around correctly and Park my vehicle the correct way. This park is clean and huge and has a ton to offer my kids and nephews and nieces really enjoyed the zip line as well as the slides and the super fun play areas. My older nephews opted to play a game of pick up basketball with guys. They just met wearing only the sandals on their feet. Luckily, no one broke their head open. The rest of us played a game of Pickleball close to the basketball court and enjoyed the shade as well as the many drinking fountains as Memphis police patrolled on their bicycle nearby.

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Lincoln Park

4.0

Overall, a decent park. It has a baseball fields, a children's playground, a pavilion and more. The…read morepavilion is pretty nice. If you are in the area, check it out.

Conger Park

Cool enough small park in Hernando, Mississippi. Ot seems that the tennis courts are the most…read morepopular attraction here. They were full and I had the rest of the park to myself with the exception of an older couple walking the grounds. The kids playground looked nice and they have a pavilion and picnic tables. Overall, this is a cool park and I am sure that it is embraced by the community.

May Park

3.5

This park is a full soccer park. Run by City of Memphis. They have added a couple of new scoops…read morefields to this park. We walk the area from the entrance on Quince Road to the Ridgeway Street entrance. That's about 2 miles. It's quiet and kinda empty most days. Busy on the days that they have kid or adult soccer games. Plenty of green spaces and open fields too. The pavilion has restrooms and water. Trash cans available too. And cleaning crews are there weekly to dump garbage and grass is cut regularly.

Soccer park nearby family house. I've seen better but it gave me what I needed.. a place to work…read moreout.

Harbor Town River Walk

This is by far my favorite place to walk and workout! It is just the right amount of shade, there…read moreis secured parking, and plenty of space for riding, picnicking, and so much more. It is always clean and just refreshing to watch the sun hit the water as it sets into the night. The main thing I love is that there are lots of trees to help block the sun on a super hot day. There are plenty of benches and space to rest or just park and enjoy the view. I never feel like it is overcrowded no matter what time of day I go and I definitely appreciate that! This is a lovely park and a great place to enjoy nature! Love it!

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