Shelby Park (Nashville)

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Shelby Park is a large urban park located approximately three miles (five km) east of downtown Nashville, Tennessee, along the Cumberland River. The park includes playgrounds, a dog park,[1] a baseball field, a 27 hole golf course, and a community center. The park is located between the Lockeland Springs, Shelby Hills and Rolling Acres neighborhoods.

The Nashville Park Commission acquired the initial land for the park in 1909,[2] purchasing 151 acres that had been previously used for an amusement park. Shelby Park officially opened on July 4, 1912.[2] Today the park includes over 361 acres of land.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Metro Dog Parks
  2. ^ a b c Beasley, Kay. "Beautiful Shelby Park has colorful past", Nashville Banner, 1987-02-25. 
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