Germantown has 29 parks and green spaces on more than 600 acres, open dawn to dusk, plus 10-plus miles of Greenway. Dog park, fishing lakes and closures.

Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. Facts come from the City of Germantown parks and amenities page and city notices. Parks and Recreation: 901-757-7375.

The City of Germantown runs 29 parks, sports complexes, special facilities and green spaces covering more than 600 acres, plus the paved Germantown Greenway along the Wolf River. Parks are open dawn to dusk unless posted otherwise.

Who to call

Closed or limited now

  • Western Greenway: closed from the Memphis side since Aug. 6 while the old boardwalk route becomes a permanent 10-foot asphalt trail; the city said up to 120 days. Enter at the Poplar Estates Trailhead. (city notice)
  • Cameron Brown Park pedestrian bridge: closed since June 17 after an inspection; no reopening date had been posted by Oct. 17. (city notice)

The Greenway

More than 10 miles of a planned 22-mile trail system are finished, a paved path for walkers, runners and cyclists. Sections run along the Wolf River starting at Nashoba Park, and between Johnson Road Park and Houston Levee Park. The city plans for the Greenway to circle the city, linking parks, schools and neighborhoods. Dogs must be on a leash.

Parks at a glance

Park Address Highlights
Municipal Park 1900 S. Germantown Road 17 acres; six lighted tennis courts, fishing lake, playground, lighted pavilion, sand volleyball, the John Gray House
Cameron Brown Park 8628 Farmington Blvd. Lighted ball fields, 32 picnic sites, eight lighted pickleball courts, half-mile lighted trail around a 3-acre lake
Johnson Road Park 2970 Johnson Road Nearly 60 acres; two fishing lakes, lacrosse fields, croquet courts, 18-hole disc golf, Greenway link
Riverdale Park 7345 Neshoba Road 20 acres; three playgrounds, ball field, tennis courts, pickleball lines
Forgey Park 1695 Riverdale Road Off-leash dog park, small lake, trails
Germantown Station Park 3061 Laurinburg Circle 2-acre fishing lake with paved loop, playground
Nashoba Park 1236 S. Germantown Road 18 acres of natural area, 9-acre fishing lake, Greenway link
Howard McVay Park 7335 McVay Road 14 acres; hiking trail, two playgrounds, fishing lake
Poplar Estates Park 1130 Poplar Estates Parkway 40 acres; trails, playground, nature area, arboretum
Farmington Park 2029 Cordes Road Tennis, playground, lacrosse and rugby fields, pavilion
Dogwood Park 8970 Ashmere Drive Quarter-mile jogging trail, tennis courts, playground
Grove Park 1610 Hardy Oaks Drive 13 acres; fishing lake, playground, trails
Lansdowne Park 2045 W. Arden Oaks Drive 14.3 acres; small fishing lake, trails
Cone Park 8831 Poplar Pike 1.2 acres; accessible tot lot
Bob Hailey Athletic Complex 8750 Farmington Blvd. 44 acres; lighted baseball and football fields, trails

Special places

  • Oaklawn Garden, 7831 Poplar Pike: a historic garden and Germantown’s first level three arboretum, with more than 90 species of trees.
  • Fort Germantown Park, 3085 Honey Tree Drive: a five-acre park on the National Register of Historic Places, preserving a Civil War federal redoubt, with interpretive signs. See history and landmarks.
  • Depot Park, 2260 West St.: two acres at the railroad with the restored Train Depot and the Parks and Recreation offices.
  • Civic Club Complex, about 100 acres: Bobby Lanier Farm Park, a 10-acre working farm open sunrise to sunset; C.O. Franklin Park; Cloyes Soccer Fields; the Soccerplex; and Morgan Woods Park, a 14-acre wooded trail behind Oaklawn Garden and the Farm Park.

Rules to know

  • Pets must be leashed in all parks, sports complexes, the Wolf River Nature Area and on the Greenway, and owners must pick up after them.
  • Park rangers patrol every park in marked “Park Ranger” vehicles; police patrol too.
  • A Tennessee fishing license is required for anglers 13 and older.

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Frequently asked questions

What time do Germantown parks close?

City parks are open from dawn to dusk unless posted otherwise or when a sanctioned activity needs longer hours.

Does Germantown have a dog park?

Yes. Forgey Park, 1695 Riverdale Road, has a fenced off-leash dog area of about an acre with shade structures, benches and a water tap. Dogs must be leashed everywhere else in city parks and on the Greenway.

How long is the Germantown Greenway?

More than 10 miles of a planned 22-mile paved trail system are complete, along the Wolf River from Nashoba Park and between Johnson Road Park and Houston Levee Park.

Is the Germantown Greenway open?

Mostly. Part of the western Greenway is closed from the Memphis side while a 10-foot asphalt trail is built; the city says use the Poplar Estates Trailhead until the work is done.

Can you fish in Germantown parks?

Yes, at lakes in several parks including Cameron Brown, Germantown Station, Johnson Road, Nashoba and Howard McVay parks. Anglers 13 and older need a Tennessee fishing license.