When you want more than a neighborhood playground, the large public landscape next to Millington is Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park. The official Tennessee State Parks listing places the park office at 910 Riddick Road, Millington, TN 38053, and describes a 12,539-acre park that runs from the Chickasaw Bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River to Poplar Tree Lake.
What the park is known for
Tennessee State Parks and Memphis tourism materials describe more than 20 miles of trails, camping, cabins, fishing, boating (including non-motorized or electric use on Poplar Tree Lake), picnic areas, a nature center, and a mature bald cypress and tupelo swamp. Disc golf is also listed among the amenities. Hours and temporary closures change; the park office number is 901-876-5215, and statewide reservations can be made through Tennessee State Parks.
This is a day trip or a weekend stay, not a lunch-break walk from 4945 Navy Road. Check a current map for the drive, and check the park website for road closures before you go — erosion has closed some internal roads at times.
Closer green space, then the forest
On the property, Millington Oaks has a children’s playground and a dog park. In town, the City of Millington lists Lions Park, Aycock Park, Discovery Park, and Oak Park. Use those for an everyday outing, and save Meeman-Shelby Forest for a longer hike or a boat on Poplar Tree Lake. Then come back to a one- or two-bedroom home on Navy Road. Schedule a tour if you are still choosing a place to live, and call (901) 878-0733 to confirm office hours.