Mud Island Park

"GOOD: 1. With five-year abandoned infrastructure as of this writing, this still-open-for-business park provides a legal way to visit a wasteland that is usually off limits. In shorts, it’s an abandoned, urban explorer’s dream. 2. An abandoned, large scale amphitheater is a highlight. 3. A well maintained “Memphis” sign is a highlight. 4. A in-the-ground, foot level, carved-in-concrete, mini replica of the Mississippi River is a highlight. Visitors can walk along length of the river, stepping across embedded street maps replicating each city along the river, complete with informational signs. 5"

7 months ago

"Although it was cool to see the Memphis letters, this place was a bit creepy as everything was abandoned. Even so, tourists were still appearing to take pictures with the letters. I bet it was really nice in its prime! Look up their history and find pictures about what it looked like then."

3 months ago

"Awesome place to visit if you want to know what somewhere will look like after the apocalypse! A sad abandoned park area with run down, crumbling facilities and long forgotten monorail. On the bright side, there were plenty of parking signs warning that you’ll be clamped, fined and/or towed away if you fail to pay for parking at this dreary wonderland! Very welcoming indeed! If you do come here with young kids, prepare to keep a close eye on them, as there are a multitude of hazards for them to discover…"

11 months ago