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Greenbelt Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,793 Google reviews · Running trail in Memphis, Tennessee · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Greenbelt Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

PavedScenicDog-friendlyTrailhead parkingQuiet

Peaceful riverside greenspace popular for walking, biking, picnics & sunset views.

What runners say about Greenbelt Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,793 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 14 mentions

“Lots of mobility options including Scooters and E-bikes great views and a completely paved walk way leading into another park to the north.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“Beautiful walk ways , the river is sooo serene , good stretch to walk run and be with nature”

Absolutely gorgeous park along the riverfront. Love going here during the day but also at sunset. There's a wonderful path to walk along the park that's a great way to get your steps in for the day. They even offer benches close to the bluff that allow you to watch the river.

★★★★★ — Clinton , Apr 2021

This is an absolutely gorgeous river walk/ park area. It’s a great feeling to be at the banks the mighty Mississippi River. Sunset views are gorgeous. They have paved and I paved trails for walking, and running. In morning and evening you will see tons of people here jogging or waking.

★★★★★ — Debisree , Jun 2022

I moved to the area last summer and have continued to enjoy the people and views along the parkway. A scenic way to get in a short walk or 5 miles if you so choose.

★★★★★ — Kc , Jul 2021

Excellent way to walk off a huge lunch. Mile markers along the way. Bet it's 10 times better with the grass mowed. Lots of mobility options including Scooters and E-bikes great views and a completely paved walk way leading into another park to the north.

★★★★☆ — Michael , Jun 2021

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 19 mentions

“Lots of mobility options including Scooters and E-bikes great views and a completely paved walk way leading into another park to the north.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 7 mentions

“Well as long as you avoid the third parking lot that's usually where the ratchet folks hangout”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“Beautiful walk ways , the river is sooo serene , good stretch to walk run and be with nature”

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🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“Lots of mobility options including Scooters and E-bikes great views and a completely paved walk way leading into another park to the north.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Great views of the river and enough isolation to let the dogs off leash for short times.”

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Plan your run at Greenbelt Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Phone+1 901-312-9190

Hours

Monday 6 am–6 pm
Tuesday 6 am–6 pm
Wednesday 6 am–6 pm
Thursday 6 am–6 pm
Friday 6 am–6 pm
Saturday 6 am–6 pm
Sunday 6 am–6 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Greenbelt Park

830 Island Dr, Memphis, TN 38103

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.