Mississippi Greenbelt Park

Beautiful park to watch the sunset. The parking lot was right next to a walking path. There were also several benches or you can bring a blanket and sit on the grass.

I love this area of Downtown! It is a nice spot to go and chill with family, have a picnic, walk the dog, and/or do your workout. The environment is peaceful and clean. Yesterday, my friends & I decided to workout here and we had a great time and a productive workout despite it being crowded. We parked pretty far away so we could walk over the bridge, but we could've parked onsite. The water is so crisp and refreshing. I love being downtown on the riverfront enjoying the scenery. If you are from the city or if you are in from out of town you have to stop by to enjoy the beauty of nature on the Mississippi Greenbelt Park!

Beautiful park on the Mississippi River. Wish there were more picnic tables, but the view is gorgeous. Provides close parking for Veterans.

I've logged many a mile in Mississippi Greenbelt Park, rollerblading, biking, pushing strollers, walking neighbors' dogs. It's quite the secret, lightly visited except for Harbor Town (424 homes) & Mud Island Residents. The path is conveniently 1.5 miles long, so a round trip is the equivalent of a 5k run.Watch several looooong Barges a day travel up & down the Mississippi River. Riverboats cruise by too, calliopes playing festive tunes. The Boat Ramp is located @ the North End of the park, which begins across Island Drive from half-a-dozen huge Apartment complexes, mostly occupied by UT Medical Students & their dogs. The park runs South past the Harbor Town Residential & Commercial District to a roundabout that takes you Left over the Auction St. Bridge to Front St. & the Pinch District across from the Bass Pro Pyramid. All of the above can be experienced within 2 miles. A Must Do.

Offers one of the most scenic views of the Mississippi River in Memphis. I frequently run the paved stretch of sidewalk from the Harbortown Roundabout to the end of Island drive and back [It is a perfect three miles].Great place to see an eclectic mix of people. Everyone always seems to be having a good time. I've seen lots of photo shoots and have noticed a few wedding ceremonies going on as well.Awesome park!

One thing I have not been able to enjoy as much as I have wanted to since I have moved here is to enjoy the outdoors. Yes, I am outdoors about 65 hours a week, but when you work over what used to be a landfill, I don't really consider that "being outdoors".I had the chance to come here on Saturday afternoon, as Joelle mentioned we should eat lunch here. And we did! And I am glad we did!We came from Roxie's Grocery, which I would say was less than 1-2 miles away- fairly easy to get to. Parking is free, and right on the riverfront, and that wasn't too hard either.It was fairly humid out, and the river seemed to be on the high side, but not to a point where it raised concern. All of the trees around us kept it bearable- which was nice, because the sun wasn't beaming down on us.We went to the first bench, and I realized- those are some big ass benches! They were about 10 feet long, I know 2 people could easily sleep on them. They were pretty comfortable, but after I ate, I just decided to stand up (I move around alot, I am fidgety!).The actual space is nice, and peaceful. Just to be outside and not get bothered by anyone was pleasant. The views were very nice as well. On the back side of the park, colorful houses lined the street- I bet that is some prime property!We ended up staying for a few hours (Joelle, Kyle, and I) and just shot the shit, enjoying people watching, and eating lotsa grease. Great times indeed! In terms of safety, I noticed the MPD circling the parking lot every few minutes. There were trashcans near the parking lots, and working water fountains too. However, I didn't see any restroom facilities (unless that was the building on the other side of the street and I just failed to realize that). I just needed a place to wash my hands.This is a great place to just relax and enjoy nature- I will be sure to have to come back here! Hell, I enjoyed it so much, I forgot to check in and take pics!

Whenever people tell me they can't live in Memphis because they have to live by water...I remind them that the Mississippi River goes right by us. I completely understand, I like the water too. And this park is an absolutely gorgeous example of why people like walking by the water. It is cooler, you get a nice breeze, plus there is just the calming effect of being by water. I think it has something to do with the way water sounds...or I guess the waves. Granted, you wouldn't want to go swimming in it, but when do people actually ever get in the water? I lived in LA for 4 years and only saw the insane surfers actually get in the water. Everyone else just kinda waded in like a little girl. And if you are adamant about getting in the water, you can rent a kayak down the way so you can "be in the water." It doesn't really look safe though because the current is so strong and I am terrified of the brown water...but still, this place is great. Another awesome benefit of this place is that there is spectacular people watching. I'm talking a really good show. You can see the college kids playing frisby, the grandparents with their grandkids, couples with their dog baby - all walks of life, etc. My favorite thing to do is bring a picnic and sit on one of their benches. I kinda wish there was more to do (like a swing or something) but it is a good thinking spot. Definitely one of the best (and prettiest) parks in the city.

I have been here in the past when I lived in Tn but has never appreciated the view from this park until this recent visit. It has changed some since the last time I was here but the view is still as awesome as it had been in the past.There is a nice residential area that faces the riverfront. I would totally live there if I ever move back to the South and Memphis. Seems like a quiet and peaceful neighborhood.The park has a really nice view of the Mississippi River with walking, biking, and jogging trails. There are trees scattered around the park which would provide nice shades in the summer but at the time of the visit, the trees were bare...hehehe. ., benches are also scattered around in the area which would provide nice sitting areas to read a book or just sit around to admire the view. Oh, the park will be nice for wedding photoshoots- very romantic and dreamy. Aside from the Mississippi river view, the Memphis Bridge (I think that's what it is called) can also be seen from the park.The park is located on the North end of the Mud Island and can be accessed, I believe, from the Island Dr. It is open year round and has free parking on the parking lot attached to the park.

Even though I don't live on the island, this is one of my favorite places to walk and/or run. There is a sidewalk that runs along the upper part of the park, from one end of the island to the other, which is about a mile and a half or so. But there is also a dirt path right on the edge of the water that is just perfect for a run. I try to stay off the pavement whenever possible, so this is a great option. Sadly, there are just not a ton of places to trail run in the area.With views of the river and the bridge, it's a lovely place to also just hang out and enjoy the afternoon. It's rarely crowded, mostly locals out to walk their dogs or go for a run.

When I lived at the north end of Mud Island, I would regularly run the loop down to, and some times over the bridge. Every day was a different tableau both on and off the riverbanks. Today I had the opportunity to actually get down and into the waters of the Wolf River and on into the mighty Mississippi under the expert guidance of Mr. Allen from Allen's Kayaking Adventures. If you haven't seen Memphis from the river, you are missing a bet, big time! You can track him down on FaceBook at Kayakerallen.Now that I know how to leverage the beauty of this local treasure of a park, I'm sure to be back soon!