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Martyrs Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 586 Google reviews · Running trail in Memphis, Tennessee · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Martyrs 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.
Waterfront, landscaped area named for those who helped others during the 1878 yellow fever epidemic.
What runners say about Martyrs Park
“The park is beautiful and well maintained and we were glad that we took the time to visit.”
“The park is beautiful and well maintained and we were glad that we took the time to visit.”
“Nice quiet park with an abundance of parking if you want to walk the big river crossing trail.”
Parked, picked a bike and hit the trail across the bridge, the best way to view the Mississippi!
A heckofawalk and a riddleOfARide! Since it's refresh - for me.... Dntwn Mphs River area for recreation is definitely one of the top 3 parks in the Metro Memphis area to cycle, walk, bring the babies.
Great place to sit and view the Mississippi river. Eat some bfast or drink coffee. Many people I saw running or walking their dogs. Even some people rented bikes and biked all the way to beale st. Fyi - windy and slightly chiller because of the river so bring a layer!
Nice quiet park with an abundance of parking if you want to walk the big river crossing trail.
Trail conditions & character
“Able to view all 3 bridges as well as the Mississippi River while taking a walk or sitting to read a book.”
“Nice quiet park with an abundance of parking if you want to walk the big river crossing trail.”
“Nice quiet park with an abundance of parking if you want to walk the big river crossing trail.”
Plan your run at Martyrs Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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
- Websitememphisriverparks.org
- Phone+1 901-312-9190
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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 |
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