Discover Bartlett
16 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
Stoneridge Park
Stoneridge Park offers a small lake, walking trails, open lawns, mature trees and a community pavilion — great for reflections, wildlife (ducks, herons) and tranquil landscape frames. Best at golden hour or overcast for even light; weekdays/early mornings avoid families. Ample parking; no entry fee. Paths are stroller- and wheelchair-friendly.
Mark S. Brown Municipal Park
A family-friendly municipal park with walking trails, mature trees, water features and open fields offering classic local landscape and nature scenes. Best visited at sunrise or golden hour for warm light and calm water reflections; weekday mornings are quieter. Easy access with free parking and no entry fee; paths are mostly flat and walkable, suitable for tripods. Good for seasonal color, bird activity and candid park-life shots.
Deermont Park
Small suburban park with a pond, tree-lined walking trails, open lawns and mature oaks—good for reflections, seasonal color and intimate nature/landscape shots. Easy free access with a small parking lot off Deermont Dr; no entry fee. Best at golden hour for warm side-light on trees and pond reflections; after rain or in calm mornings for mirror-like water. Weekday mornings are quiet; summer can be lush but buggy.
Dixon-Brewer Park
Small community park with walking trails, mature trees, open lawns and a pond/stream — good for intimate nature and landscape shots, seasonal foliage and reflective water compositions. Best light is early morning and golden hour; weekdays are quieter. Easy street parking and paved paths make it accessible; no entry fee. Expect local families and dog walkers—respect privacy and leash rules.
Veterans Park
Veterans Park is a compact community park with a reflective pond, walking trails, memorials and open lawns — good for tranquil landscapes, waterscape reflections and seasonal birdlife. Visit at sunrise or golden hour for warm light and calm water; weekday mornings have fewer visitors. Easy free parking, paved accessible paths and no entry fee make gear transport simple. Expect local families and occasional events around the memorials.
Nesbit Park - Stanky Creek Trails
Shaded, rustic woodland trails with dirt paths, wooden bridges/ramps and occasional creek beds—great for textural close-ups, trail-leading-line compositions and action shots of cyclists. Easy, beginner-friendly loops; park at Yale Rd. No facilities; trails can be muddy after rain. Best light: early morning or late afternoon dappled golden hour; weekdays or sunrise for fewer cyclists.
Elmore Civic Park
Suburban civic park with open lawns, mature trees, walking paths and community facilities — good for seasonal foliage, intimate nature shots and relaxed environmental portraits. Easy access with on-site parking and no entry fee; weekdays or early mornings reduce crowds. Golden hour and overcast days work well for soft light; summer evenings offer warm backlight. Accessible paths make gear transport easy; check for weekend events that add candid documentary opportunities.
W.J. Freeman Park
Small community park with open lawns, mature trees, walking paths and a pond—good for serene landscape and nature shots, seasonal foliage and reflective waters. Best at golden hour (sunrise/sunset) for warm light and long shadows; weekday mornings offer fewer visitors. Easy street parking and no entry fee; paths are stroller- and wheelchair-friendly. Expect local families and dog walkers—respect privacy.
CRAZE Memphis Rage Room
Indoor experiential venue where guests smash objects in themed 'rage rooms'—great for high-energy action and candid environmental portraits. Photograph dynamic motion, flying debris, colorful backdrops and protective gear details. Book in advance; expect to sign waivers and wear closed-toe shoes. Indoor lighting is mixed and often dim—bring fast glass or portable LEDs. Weekdays or early sessions are less crowded. Free parking at the strip-mall lot and wheelchair access to suites may vary—call to
Elva T. Bledsoe Park
Small community park with wooded trails, open lawns, and a pond—good for serene nature shots, seasonal foliage, and family/activity candids. Best at golden hour or blue hour for warm light and reflections; weekdays or early mornings avoid crowds. Easy access with free parking on-site and no entry fee; paths are mostly flat and family-friendly. Ideal for local landscape practice and intimate nature studies.
A.Keith McDonald Pavilion
A.Keith McDonald Pavilion is a small community pavilion in Bartlett surrounded by lawns and mature trees—good for environmental portraits, event coverage, and architectural detail shots of the shelter and nearby recreational grounds. Best at golden hour for warm side-light; weekday mornings are quiet for unobstructed frames. Easy street parking and wheelchair-accessible paths make gear hauling simple. No formal entry fee; respect scheduled community events.
Yale Road Neighborhood Park
Small neighborhood park with open lawns, mature trees, walking paths and a playground — good for intimate landscape, seasonal foliage and lifestyle shots of families and pets. Easy access with free street parking, no entry fee; visit early mornings or golden hour for soft light and fewer people. Summer can be hot; bring shade and insect repellent.
Bartlett Festival
Bartlett Festival is a lively community fair with vendor rows, live music stages, food stalls, parade elements and families—great for candid street scenes, environmental portraits, colorful details and action shots. Best visited late afternoon into evening for golden hour and stage lighting; weekends draw biggest crowds. Easy street parking and festival lots near Bartlett Blvd; expect entry fees for some attractions. Family-friendly, local culture and seasonal events make it rich for documentary
Escapology Escape Rooms Memphis
Escapology Escape Rooms Memphis offers tightly themed indoor sets — vintage study, sci-fi lab, or prison scenarios — ideal for detail shots, moody portraits, and storytelling compositions. Interiors use controlled artificial lighting; ask staff for permission before shooting. Best times: weekday afternoons or early evenings to avoid groups. Located in a shopping center with free parking; accessibility limited to business hours and private bookings. Respect game rules and other guests; props and
Bartlett Boulevard Soccer Park
A suburban multi-field soccer complex with well-kept grass/turf, floodlights for evening matches, sideline action, and family-watching areas. Photograph game action, sidelines, goal-mouth drama, wide panoramas of multiple fields at golden hour, and lit-night games for contrast. Easy vehicle access and free parking; no formal entry fee. Best visited for weekend matches (lively) or weekday golden hour for quieter, clean light. Expect families, coaches, and active scenes — respectful distance and (
Pump It Up Bartlett Kids Birthdays and More
Indoor trampoline and play center offering dynamic action shots of kids jumping, candid family moments, colorful play structures and close-up detail of equipment. Best during weekday mornings or non-peak hours to avoid crowds; weekends and party times are busiest. Lighting is mixed artificial — bring fast glass or a camera that handles high ISO. Parking is abundant at the strip-mall lot. Always get permission from parents and management before photographing children.