Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park
| Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park | |
|---|---|
 Scenic view onto a lake in Meeman Shelby State Park | |
| Type | Tennessee State Park |
| Location | Millington, Tennessee |
| Coordinates | 35°20′38″N 90°01′58″W / 35.3439°N 90.0327°W |
| Operated by | TDEC |
| Website | Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park |
Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park is a state park in Shelby County, Tennessee near Memphis, located in the southeastern United States. The park borders the Mississippi River and contains two lakes: Poplar Tree Lake and Lake Piersol. The Meeman Museum and Nature Center—named for conservationist and journalist Edward J. Meeman, the former editor of the Memphis Press-Scimitar—is located in the park's grounds. The park covers 12,539 acres (50.74 km2) and is the most visited state park in Tennessee.[1]
The unincorporated community Shelby Forest is adjacent to the park.
Attractions and activities available
- Biking trails
- Boating
- Cabins
- Camping
- Disc golf course
- Fishing
- Group camping
- Hiking trails
- Meeman Museum and Nature Center
- Picnic facilities
- Swimming
References
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park.
- ^ "Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park". Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture. Retrieved August 8, 2025.
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