Martyrs Park

We ride through this park often during our bike meet-ups. This park is very clean area with nice views. Perfect spot for just sitting and waiting the riverboats or kayaks pass by. Nice location for photo ops, picnics and leisurely walks. This location makes the perfect backdrop. Many aren't familiar with the location but it can be accessed via channel 3 drive. Towards the evening you may be able to witness the bridge lights. However, be advised the gate access to the park locks around 8pm.

Very nice open park with a paved trail for walking, running, roller blading, biking or pushing a stroller. There is a good sized parking lot. The grounds are well maintained and obviously you have a view of the mighty Mississippi River. Beautiful homes in the area too.

Martyrs Park is located on the banks of the Mississippi River it's memorial dedicated to the 5,150 people who died in Memphis of Yellow Fever in 1878. The city of Memphis buried 1,500 of those who died in a mass grave here in the park. Those people who died of Yellow Fever were forgotten about until January 3rd, 1971, when the grave site became Martyrs Park and the Memorial in the middle was made as a remembrance. The Memorial is very unique, it's looks like two tall pillars that has people floating upward, not sure what the meaning of it really is, its abstract. It is kind of creepy looking. As for the park itself, It's a very nice park by the Mississippi River that is in a very nice a safe neighborhood. Seems safe.The park has a walking path and benches, It's a great place to take photos, or come to relax. The park does get busier around sunset. It's a nice place to sit in your car and watch the sun go down.

The Riverfront Pedestrian Path connects Tom Lee Park to Martyrs Park, which sits high on the Chickasaw Bluff. Views of both bridges & the Mississippi River make this a popular spot for Photographers, as well as those seeking a peaceful spot to chill or watch the Sunset. Vehicles access the 9-acre grassy Park via Channel 3 Drive, which dead ends @ a small but Free Parking Circle adjacent to the Founders Pointe Neighborhood. Or there is Free Parking @ Tom Lee Park, then walk South up the Bluff incline. A plaque commemorates "the heros and heroines . . . who gave their lives serving the victims of Yellow Fever." The horrible Epidemic hit Memphis in 1878 & "devastated the city, leaving few survivors."The number of Visitors discovering Martyrs Park has exploded since the opening of Big River Crossing to the South 1 year ago. BRC drew 250,000 Pedestrians & Bicyclists in its 1st year. I recommend arriving @ least 1 hour before Sunset. The Walk in both directions is scenic & pleasant.