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parks and recreation

Bike on the bluff, run on the Riverwalk, or kayak in the River. Approximately 300 acres of continuous parks and pedestrian walkways exist in Downtown adjacent to the river. Tom Lee Park and the Mud Island Greenbelt Walkway afford opportunities to walk, bike, and run at the river's edge on more than 2.5 miles of city-owned paths, while the Riverbluff Walkway provides spectacular view of the Mississippi from its 1.2-mile path high on the bluffs.

For those who like to get on the river, the historic cobblestone wharf provides docking facilities for tour boats, while two marinas offer docking for private boats. Kids of all ages can really get their feet wet at the Mud Island River Park, which offers a walkable scale model of the river, Mississippi River Museum, and acres of open space. And after you brush off the grass, you can easily walk a couple of blocks back to the big city fun.

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You can rent the gazebo at Court Square for a special event - and it's cheap! Call the Center City Commission at 901.575.0540 to find out details.

To rent parks along the river for special events and family reunions - Jefferson Davis Park, Tom Lee Park, Confederate Park, Martyrs Park or Mud Island River Park - contact the Riverfront Development Corporation at 901.312.9190.