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Shelby Farms Greenline

4.8 ★★★★★ 183 Google reviews · Running trail in Cordova, Tennessee · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Shelby Farms Greenline'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.

MixedShadedLit at nightDog-friendlyStroller / ADAHillyRestroomsTrailhead parkingMile markers

Paved route featuring biking, walking and running trails, plus lake views.

What runners say about Shelby Farms Greenline

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (183 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“It is well maintained calm even occasionals security.”

🌳 shaded & cool 6 mentions

“Pedestrian and bike friendly, miles of paved pathways carved though rolling hills, open fields, shaded woods, and along the water.”

I decided to ride on Greenline while in Memphis. I opted to start at Tillman St because closest to downtown and the beginning of trail (West). There is no parking on street near trail due to construction. I would suggest parking at Howse Park down the street. It’s very safe.

★★★★★ — Dr. , Aug 2023

Some of the prettiest views of nature in Memphis are along the Greenline! A great urban tour! It's even better now that it connects to the Wolf River Greenway!

★★★★★ — Ande , Nov 2021

Drove to shelby farms and got on the bicycle. Road from Cordova train station to Tillman St. in MEM. Nice sinage and mile markers along the way.

★★★★☆ — Geo , Oct 2021

This is one of Shelby County's greatest assets! It is well maintained calm even occasionals security. Recently when I was riding they even had someone going up-and-down the green line blowing the leaves off the trail so you could see it easily.

★★★★★ — Vicki , Nov 2020

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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.

🛣️ Paved surface 7 mentions

“Pedestrian and bike friendly, miles of paved pathways carved though rolling hills, open fields, shaded woods, and along the water.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 6 mentions

“Pedestrian and bike friendly, miles of paved pathways carved though rolling hills, open fields, shaded woods, and along the water.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“No trailhead with trail specific parking or bathrooms where we were.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“Pedestrian and bike friendly, miles of paved pathways carved though rolling hills, open fields, shaded woods, and along the water.”

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📏 Mile markers 3 mentions

“5mi of paved trail with Mike markers every half mile and it's mostly shaded.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 2 mentions

“There are a few bumpy area were roots have damaged trail but so few really not worth mentioning.”

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💡 Lit for night running 2 mentions

“From Tillman all the way to Shelby Farms and the 240 loop, mile after mile with only a few cross streets, some with stop lights & some with cross walks.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“No trailhead with trail specific parking or bathrooms where we were.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly

“Our bird, Emily, and our daughter's dog, Zoey, love the Greenline.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Shelby Farms Greenline

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
  • 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
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websiteshelbyfarmspark.org
  • Phone(901) 222-7275
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–8 PM
Thursday 6 AM–8 PM
Friday 6 AM–8 PM
Saturday 6 AM–8 PM
Sunday 6 AM–8 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 Shelby Farms Greenline

Shelby Farms Greenline, Cordova, TN 38018

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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.