Visit Beale Street Landing, a waterside park that also serves as a jetty for boats you can take out on the Mississippi River. It has a roof topped by grass, a children’s playground and tables for picnics and games. Use the site as a base to board the American Queen steamboat. A tour guide will explain what you’re seeing as you explore this iconic river.
The site has a modern structure with a glass façade and a sloped roof. Walk up the grassy path that leads from adjacent Tom Lee Park and curves over the top of the building, serving as its roof. Let your kids frolic on the splash pad of the play area. They can turn on the pad’s water with their feet, leading to jets spurting from reed-like cylinders. Play table games and have a picnic in this leafy riverside setting.
At the top of the grassy roof, lean against the railings and enjoy stunning views of the Mississippi River. Capture photos of the Memphis-Arkansas Bridge to the south at sunset, as it silhouettes against the darkening sky. To the north lies Joe Curtis Point in Mud Island River Park. Embark on a circuit of this section of the river with the American Queen or Memphis Riverboat Tours.
The area is open to the public daily from morning until about sunset. It is also available to rent for banquet and reception ceremonies, with capacity ranging from 500 to 750 depending on the type of event.
The Beale Street Landing overlooks the Wolf River Harbor of the Mississippi River, at the western edge of Tennessee. It is on the western edge of the Downtown Memphis district and is accessible via several bus lines. While in this part of the city, consider seeing other nearby highlights such as Mud Island River Park, the Hernando de Soto Bridge and the National Civil Rights Museum.
