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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.
Quiet grassy space featuring swings and slides, plus a paved walking trail amid the trees.
What runners say about Rivercrest Park
“The surrounding trees make for a very shady playground and a beautiful backdrop.”
“The surrounding trees make for a very shady playground and a beautiful backdrop.”
“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.
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.
Great playground that is still surrounded by nature. I love how the walking trail takes you through the woods.
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.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful park very peaceful and safe for the children clean and pet friendly”
“There is about a quarter mile loop around that is fully wooded on both sides but the path is paved.”
“The surrounding trees make for a very shady playground and a beautiful backdrop.”
“A nice little playground with small a paved trail that loops through the woods and back, doesn't go too far from the playground.”
“There is about a quarter mile loop around that is fully wooded on both sides but the path is paved.”
“There is a bench for seating, but no water fountains or restrooms are available, because it is a neighborhood park.”
“There is a bench for seating, but no water fountains or restrooms are available, because it is a neighborhood park.”
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
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