Memphis Parks    

Quick Summary: Memphis is home to a wide array of gorgeous public parks, many preserving beautiful waterfront stretches along the city's majestic Mississippi River waterfront. Visitors can enjoy a plethora of family-friendly experiences at the city's acclaimed Overton Park, including visitors to the nationally-renowned Memphis Zoo or the Levitt Shell amphitheater, best known as the site of Elvis Presley's first public performance. Sprawling Shelby Farms spans more than 4,500 acres, one of the United States' largest urban parks, while Mississippi Greenbelt Park and Tom Lee Park provide excellent waterfront walking, jogging, and cycling opportunities.