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Rivercrest Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 56 Google reviews · Running trail in Memphis, Tennessee · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Rivercrest 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.

PavedLoopShadedScenicRestroomsWaterQuiet

Quiet grassy space featuring swings and slides, plus a paved walking trail amid the trees.

What runners say about Rivercrest Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (56 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“The surrounding trees make for a very shady playground and a beautiful backdrop.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“The surrounding trees make for a very shady playground and a beautiful backdrop.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 8 mentions

“Beautiful park very peaceful and safe for the children clean and pet friendly”

Beautiful walking trail and a nice playground for the kids! Love this park.

★★★★★ — Caitlin , Nov 2020

A nice little playground with small a paved trail that loops through the woods and back, doesn't go too far from the playground. Perfect for littles on bikes or taking a stroll.

★★★★★ — Kaylee , Aug 2023

Great playground that is still surrounded by nature. I love how the walking trail takes you through the woods.

★★★★★ — Shiree , Nov 2020

Very quiet and tucked away from the hustle and bustle. It's usually empty, seldom do we arrive with anyone else there. Long walking path and nice playground equipment. It's a small park that's perfect for a small group, so don't plan any parties here.

★★★★★ — Stewy , Apr 2017

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 56 reviews →

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.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 8 mentions

“Beautiful park very peaceful and safe for the children clean and pet friendly”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 5 mentions

“There is about a quarter mile loop around that is fully wooded on both sides but the path is paved.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“The surrounding trees make for a very shady playground and a beautiful backdrop.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 4 mentions

“A nice little playground with small a paved trail that loops through the woods and back, doesn't go too far from the playground.”

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🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

“There is about a quarter mile loop around that is fully wooded on both sides but the path is paved.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“There is a bench for seating, but no water fountains or restrooms are available, because it is a neighborhood park.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“There is a bench for seating, but no water fountains or restrooms are available, because it is a neighborhood park.”

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Plan your run at Rivercrest Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Websitecityofbartlett.org
  • Phone(901) 385-6400
  • Social Instagram

Where to find Rivercrest Park

5170 Rivercrest Ln, Memphis, TN 38135

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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.