For years, Friends of Shelby Park & Bottoms has partnered with Metro Parks, community members, and supporters to turn ideas into lasting improvements across one of Nashville’s most loved and heavily used parks. From small but meaningful upgrades to larger capital projects, each investment helps make the park safer, more accessible, and more welcoming for everyone.

This page highlights a selection of completed improvement projects made possible through private donations, sponsorships, grants, and volunteer support. Together, these projects reflect our commitment to equitable access, joyful recreation, and thoughtful stewardship of public space. They also demonstrate how community investment translates directly into visible, on-the-ground impact.