What are the operating hours of Shelby Park?

We are open from 9 AM to 6 PM, 7 days a week.

Do you offer guided tours or self-guided exploration?

We offer both guided tours and self-guided exploration options.

Where is Shelby Park located?

We are located at Shelby Ave & S 20th St.

Are food and drinks allowed in the park?

Yes, you can bring your own food and drinks or purchase from our on-site vendors.

Can I bring my pet to Shelby Park?

Yes, we are pet-friendly, but please keep your pet on a leash and clean up after them.

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This 360-acre Shelby Park offers a serene escape from the city, featuring walking trails, picnic areas, and scenic views of the Cumberland River. Visitors praise its well-maintained grounds, abundant wildlife, and peaceful atmosphere, making it a great spot for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

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Google Reviews: 4.6/5

Yelp: 4.5/5

TripAdvisor: 4.7/5

Facebook Reviews: 4.8/5

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Rich DePalma -Google user

2 months ago

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

Nick Ligon -Google user

a year ago

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...Read More

hello brain -Google user

a year ago

This is the best place to relax. There is so much to do here. You can fish walk run golf. They gotta play area for kids.

Phillip Ooi -Google user

3 years ago

It is a great park with lots of life to see and a small lake with papa/ mama ducks with their babies and many other birds like the heron which I posted here as well.

LeeAnn Dile -Google user

Edited 8 months ago

I love Shelby Park, been going there since I was a kid, I love that they leave places for the deer and other animals to hide, and co exist with the population.

Deborah Blade -Google user

a year ago

Been going to Shelby Park all my life. 66 years now. My favorite park in Nashville

Angela Grant -Google user

3 years ago

Located in East Nashville a beautiful spacious park with long walking trails, baseball fields, tennis courts, pavilions, ponds, dog park, settings and kids play areas.

Ally Thomas -Google user

Edited 6 years ago

this park is the love of my life. Beautiful green space, dog park, baseball fields, bike paths and ponds. There’s a lot of terrain but if you want a flat, easy bike ride take the music city bike trail. Park seems to be clean, safe...Read More

Kitty -Google user

7 years ago

This is a very unique park, it goes around a small lake and stream and contains a couple interesting sculptures. There are also little duck houses fenced-in for the ducks to hide away in which I thought was adorable! Besides the main path around the...Read More

Tatianna Spencer -Google user

3 months ago

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

Lisa Olszewski -Google user

2 years ago

I was visiting Nashville from out of town and I brought my dog to Shelby park to get some exercise. We both loved this dog park so much!! It is a really large, fenced in area with lots of trees and grass for dogs and...Read More

The dog park is located right next to a playground near the local elementary school.

Tim Reardon -Google user

2 months ago

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!

Basketball court, tennis, playground

CiCi Divine -Google user

7 months ago

I love this park very peaceful....great walking trail....a lot of ducks

Enough space for a event

Debbie Moe -Google user

5 years ago

Loved this park! Great for long or short walks. Nice black topped trails, with grass side trails. It was too muddy to try the side trails on our walk, after much rain. Easy to find and close to downtown.

Rich Jones -Google user

4 months ago

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!

Ross Ambrose -Google user

2 weeks ago

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...Read More

Very dog friendly. Do pick up after your pet.

Bryan Romero -Google user

a month ago

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

Suzanne LeBeau -Google user

4 months ago

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...Read More

Yes, with hills, sand, slide. Lots of ways to "pretend" play hereNice, near visitor center entrancePets on leashMany picnic tables. Good for kid's birthday party

Mat Lake -Google user

a year ago

A simply lovely park, it’s great for a walk, bike ride or a chill out. Nice to see folk fishing too

JJ Dawson -Google user

3 months ago

We go for the dog park then walk around the pond and through the trails. During the day there are people walking dogs, riding bikes, running, jogging, fishing and feeding the ducks and geese. Parking is available in lots or on the road...Read More

Yes on leash in the park, off leash in the dog park

Features

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entrance

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Activities

Hiking

Amenities

Baseball field

Basketball court

Has a tennis court

Picnic tables

Public restroom

Slides

Swings

Children

Good for kids

Good for kids birthday

Kid-friendly hikes

Playground

Pets

Dog park

Dogs allowed

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