Shelby Farms Park Running Route

Shelby Farms is one of the largest urban parks in the country, home to its own bison herd. The Park Mile route is the 2.3-mile loop around Hyde Lake.

The route

• Distance: about 2.3 miles around Hyde Lake.
• Terrain: flat paved path.
• Extend it: the Shelby Farms Greenline runs for about 13 miles.

Tips

• Look for the bison in their pasture.
• Kayaks and paddleboards on the lake in summer.
• Lots of shade and water stops.

How to unlock the Shelby Farms Park medal

1. Run the route above — any pace counts, walk breaks included.
2. Copy your Strava activity link (or a link to a screenshot of your watch or phone).
3. Submit it on the Park Mile Passport page. Once approved, the Shelby Farms Park medal unlocks in your passport. It's free.

Running with a crew? Join the Park Mile club on Strava and share your park runs.