Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park

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Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park is a state park in Shelby County, Tennessee near Memphis, located in the southeastern United States. The park borders the Mississippi River and contains two lakes: Poplar Tree Lake and Lake Piersol. The Meeman Museum and Nature Center—named for conservationist and journalist Edward J. Meeman, the former editor of the Memphis Press-Scimitar—is located in the park's grounds. The park covers Template:Convert and is the most visited state park in Tennessee.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

The unincorporated community Shelby Forest is adjacent to the park.

Attractions and activities available

  • Biking trails
  • Boating
  • Cabins
  • Camping
  • Disc golf course
  • Fishing
  • Group camping
  • Hiking trails
  • Meeman Museum and Nature Center
  • Picnic facilities
  • Swimming

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