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Family-Friendly Parks in Jackson,TN
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items Whether you’re planning a picnic, a playdate, or a peaceful walk, these parks around Jackson are great for families. Each one offers a different kind of outdoor fun — from shaded trails and splash pads to wide-open spaces perfect for kids to run wild...
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Best for Playgrounds & Little Kids
Nature Trails & Shaded Walks
Open Space & Dog-Friendly Spots
Great for Picnics & Family Gatherings
🎾 Courts, Fields & Active Play
Best for Playgrounds & Little Kids
These parks are perfect for little ones who love to climb, slide, and splash! With fun playgrounds and cool-down splashpads, they’re great for burning off energy and making summer memories.
Features a newer play area, plenty of space, and is usually not too crowded. A great go-to after school.
Pugh Bourne Park
Tucked away and usually quiet, this park has a playground and walking space. It’s low-key but great for families with small kids.
Shady Acres Park
Located in the historic Bemis community, this park features a fun splashpad and playground—ideal for cooling off on warm days. Attached to Bemis Heritage Day events, it’s always buzzing with family energy
Bemis park
This 18-acre park has it all—playground, tennis courts, ball fields, and picnic pavilions—perfect for a full family day out
Centennial Park
Smaller and super clean with a great playground — ideal for young kids and quick outings.
Rockabilly Ridge at Pugh Bourne Park
Nature Trails & Shaded Walks
These parks are perfect for little ones who love to climb, slide, and splash! With fun playgrounds and cool-down splashpads, they’re great for burning off energy and making summer memories.
Peaceful boardwalk trails, wildlife spotting, and an easy walk for all ages. A beautiful nature escape without leaving the city.
Cypress Grove Nature Park
A relaxing spot with paved walking paths, memorials, and shaded areas. Great for quiet strolls or reflective visits with older kids or grandparents.
Liberty Garden Park & Arboretum
Muse Park
Muse Park
A hidden gem with 850 acres of paved trails, multiple lakes for fishing or canoeing, and walking paths through floodplain wetlands. Great for family walks, bike rides, or nature spotting .
Middle Fork Bottoms State Park
Open Space & Dog-Friendly Spots
For families with fur babies, these parks have fenced dog areas, walking loops, and room to roam. Bring the leash, the snacks, and the whole crew for a laid-back afternoon.
Open layout with dog runs, a walking trail, and lots of space for pets and kids to play. Great for families with fur babies!
Dr. Vicki Schneider Lake Dog Park
A newer dog-friendly area with big fenced zones for small and large dogs. Bonus: right next to ball fields and open space for walking.
Jackson Downtown Dog Walk
Located beside the Sportsplex fields, this park offers fenced areas for small and large dogs with adjacent walking space—perfect for families with pets .
Park Rules – West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex
Great for Picnics & Family Gatherings
These parks are made for spreading out a blanket, casting a line, or hosting a family cookout. They’re spacious, versatile, and great for all-day outings or weekend chill time.
Big open fields, shaded picnic areas, and a nice playground. Perfect for birthday parties, family reunions, or casual weekend hangs.
North Park
A smaller, quiet park with picnic tables, tennis courts, and a little playground. Perfect for chill afternoons or neighborhood meetups.
Conger Park
Featuring covered pavilions, fishing lakes, a track, and RV spaces—this park is perfect for community events or a relaxing day by the water
Fairgrounds Park
A 317-acre natural park with playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball, softball, picnic facilities, and a fitness course. Big enough for a full afternoon adventure
Kate Campbell Robertson Memorial Park
A quiet, 32-acre park with ball fields, playground, tennis courts, picnic pavilion, and a mile-long walking trail—ideal for a peaceful family outing
Malesus Park
🎾 Courts, Fields & Active Play
Got older kids or active teens? These spots have basketball courts, tennis, and wide open spaces to kick a ball or run free. Ideal for sporty families or casual play.
Spread across 22 acres, this park includes picnic pavilions, a softball field, lighted basketball courts, and a tennis court—great for older kids and teens who want to stay active
Forest Hill Park | Richmond
With eight lighted tennis courts, a playground, wading pool, and picnic pavilions, this community park is a go-to for families after school or on weekends
Highland Park Tennis Center