Mud Island River Park offers free access to Wolf River Harbor and Mississippi River waterfront with kayaking and paddleboarding opportunities, including guided tours and rental services available through local outfitters like Kayak Memphis.

Visitors can launch personal kayaks from cobblestones on the Mud Island side or the south boat ramp, with a natural beach area at the south tip also suitable for fishing in calm harbor waters.

The island is accessible via the half-mile Skybridge pedestrian pathway from downtown Memphis or the A. W.

Willis Bridge to the north parking lot, with paved trails throughout the 52-acre park and integration with the Wolf River Greenway's 26-mile trail system.