Visit The Shelby Bottoms Greenway In Nashville For A Beautiful Waterside Springtime Hike

Nashville is studded with beautiful, lush natural areas and parks, both in the skyline-centric heart of downtown and where the city softens into the suburbs. Places like Radnor Lake and Cumberland Park have long been favorites, as well as East Nashville’s beautiful Shelby Park. To up the ante, the Shelby Bottoms Greenway provides an easy way for you to get outside with your friends and family when the weather gets warm. Check it out below, and maybe dust off your bike. You just might want to give it a spin around the park.

Editor’s Note: Some facilities and recreational opportunities may not be available in the aftermath of the Nashville tornadoes. 

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Shelby Park is an urban park that's located along the beautiful Cumberland River. The park itself plays host not only to the famed Greenway but a whole slew of recreational opportunities. There are lots of points of entry and exit so you can traverse as much or as little as you would like. The trail itself is a massive undertaking with end-to-end clocking in at around 23 miles. So it can always be helpful while walking or biking to keep the AllTrails app handy and to download the Shelby Bottoms Greenway map.

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You'll find everything from a dog park to playgrounds, baseball fields, golf courses, and even a community center. Found between the Lockeland Springs and Shelby Hills neighborhoods, Shelby Park is perfectly situated for families and singles alike to enjoy. If you are looking for a great green space to enjoy a nice warm day here in sunny Tennessee this is the place for you. We have also said that even our big cities are too big that you lose the natural beauty all around. Just a short drive will get you to some pretty incredible places.

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In total, there are over 361 acres of land in Shelby Park, but with the addition of Shelby Bottoms and the historic Cornelia Fort Airpark, there are more than 1,000 acres of green space.

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Shelby Bottoms Greenway and Natural Area extends Shelby Park out north towards Two Rivers. In total, it comes to 960 acres and has roughly three miles of waterfront trail.

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There's a community center, and local events are hosted on a considerably consistent basis for folks of all ages.

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With more than 23 miles of trails in total available for biking, skating, hiking, running, and walking, there's no end to the fun opportunities on the Shelby Bottoms Greenway.

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Looking to visit? Shelby Bottoms Greenway is open from dusk until dawn every day. This true oasis in the city is well worth a Saturday spent, and we'd recommend coming early in the day before the crush of crowds. It's truly a beautiful place.

What a beautiful space right in the heart of Music City. We are thankful that we have spaces just like this so our busy cities don’t seem so busy anymore. If you want to get away from the streets and enjoy the fresh air then this is a nice relaxing path perfect for you. Have you been before? Let anyone know any tips and tricks you have in the comments below. If you’re looking for more information please visit this Shelby Bottoms Greenway website. Don’t forget to download the AllTrails app and start tracking where you are with this map of the Shelby Bottoms Greenway.