Shelby Farms, Urban park in Memphis, United States.
Description
Shelby Farms is a large urban park near Memphis with two lakes, open meadows, and wooded areas spread across thousands of acres. The landscape provides space for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and water activities along numerous trails and waterways.
History
The park was created from farmland that was converted to public recreation space starting in the 1970s. This transformation established it as one of the largest urban parks in North America.
Culture
The park maintains a buffalo herd introduced in the late 1980s and serves as a habitat for over 300 bird species, from hummingbirds to raptors.
Practical
Visitors can rent bikes and boats at service stations throughout the park to explore the trails and water areas. There are also zones for horseback riding, picnicking, and relaxing among trees and open spaces.
Did you know?
The park is home to a buffalo herd that has lived there since the 1980s and roams the grasslands. It also features one of the largest off-leash dog areas in the country where dogs can play freely.
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