Shelby Bottoms Greenway and Natural Area

The 960-acre Shelby Bottoms Greenway and Natural Area is located in East Nashville adjacent to Shelby Park and is one of five Natural Area Parks within Metro Parks. With approximately three miles of Cumberland River frontage, this area features bottomland hardwood forests, open fields, wetlands, and streams, providing excellent habitat for birds, amphibians, deer and more. The greenway offers over 5 miles of paved ADA accessible trail for hiking, biking, running, skating and wildlife watching and over 5 miles of primitive trails for more passive activities of walking, running and exploring nature.

Other Information
Free admission
Pets allowed; must be on 6 foot or shorter leash.
Collecting of plant, fungi, wildlife, or other natural or historic items prohibited without permit from Metro Parks (Contact Shelby Bottoms Nature Center for permit information)
15 MPH bike/pedestrian speed limit on greenway
Bike on paved trails only
20 MPH vehicle speed limit on park road
Motorized vehicles prohibited on all greenway trails
Camping not permitted
No alcohol, drugs, or firearms allowed in parks at any time
No hunting, trapping or fishing permitted

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