Best Parks for Outdoor Fun
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Nashville Public Square Park
Gathering spot with a spacious lawn. Urban oasis in front of the courthouse, with a walking path, observation deck & big lawn for events.
Riverfront Park
Public green space along the river. This park is made up of 5 acres of land along the river & offers an amphitheater & boat docking.
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
Historical green space & amphitheater. This 11-acre park tells the story of the state's history through plaques, plants & fountains.
Wasioto Park
Riverfront play area with many features. Innovative play space along the river with a climbing wall, splash areas, amphitheater & a trail.
Noble Park
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Frederick Douglass Park
Park named for a famous abolitionist. Grassy park with a playground, named after the celebrated African American author & abolitionist.
Centennial Park
Green space with full-scale Parthenon. Urban recreation area with a Parthenon replica & museum, plus a band shell, dog park & gardens.
Fannie Mae Dees Park
Neighborhood spot with playground. Compact outdoor area with shade trees also features playground equipment & local art.
Shelby Park
Riverside area for sports & fishing. 300-acre green space offering playgrounds, baseball fields, golf courses, a boat ramp & a dog run.
Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Greenway
Environmental exhibits, gardens & trails. Environmental education facility with natural history exhibits, gardens, trails & free bike rentals.
Elmington Park
Public lawns for sports & recreation. City green space offering open lawns for sports & recreation, a playground & picnic areas.
South Inglewood Park
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Woodmont Park
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Seven Oaks Park
Park with a playground & sports courts. A park with picnic shelters, a disc-golf course, baseball fields, basketball courts & a playground.
Parmer Park
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Radnor Lake State Park
6 hiking trails amid native wilderness. 1,368-acre park featuring a visitor center & 6 hiking trails that showcase native wildlife & plants.
Percy Warner Park Allée
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Bells Bend Outdoor Center
Nature programs, guided hikes & displays. Environmental education & outdoor recreation facility with nature programs, guided hikes & displays.
The Adventure Park at Nashville
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Warner Park Nature Center
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Granny White Park
Family-friendly space for sports & play. Outdoor activity place with lighted tennis courts & baseball diamonds, plus a playground & pavilion.
Warner Parks
Large urban recreation area with trails. Public forest & green space with hiking & equestrian trails, bicycle routes & athletic fields.
Red Caboose
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Crockett Park
Park with amphitheater & sports fields. This 164-acre park features an amphitheater, sports fields, a historic events space & a playground.
Mill Ridge Park
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Long Hunter State Park
Hiking, fishing & Native-American mound. Park with hiking & biking trails, fishing plus Native-American archaeology site with mound.
Charlie Daniels Park
Playgrounds & sports fields. Family-friendly setting with playgrounds, plus tennis, basketball & sand volleyball courts.
The Park at Harlinsdale Farm
Large park with trails & an arena. 200-acre public park on a historic horse farm, with hiking trails, a dog park & a sports arena.
Pinkerton Park
Green space with trails & playground. Public recreation area with walking trails, picnic pavilions & extensive playground equipment.
Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center
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Kidz Adventure Center
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Gregory Mill Park
Green space with a splash pad & gazebo. Neighborhood park with a large splash pad, sheltered picnic/grill area & paved walking trail.
Cedar Stone Park
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Nice Mill Recreation Area
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Stones River National Battlefield
Large Civil War memorial park & cemetery. Historic 570-acre park & cemetery with a visitor center & marked trails along Civil War battlefield.
Gateway Island
Event venue, picnicking & lake views. Reception center with a kitchen & meeting rooms, plus picnic areas, a lake overlook & asphalt trail.
GO USA Fun Park
Mini golf, go karts & large arcade. Amusement park with go karts, batting cages & arcades, plus mini golf with castle & water features.
McKnight Park
Recreational sports & picnicking. Neighborhood park on 81 acres with a sheltered picnic area, multipurpose fields & a playground.
Manson Pike Trailhead
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Old Fort Park Greenway
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Cason Trailhead
Trail-network park with a playground. Scenic park on local trail network with pavilions, a playground & restroom facilities.
Oaklands Park
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Cannonsburgh Village
Reproduction of a pioneer village. Reproduction pioneer village featuring a gristmill, a school house, a general store & more.
Earth Experience - Middle Tennessee Museum of Natural History
Interactive natural history museum. Hands-on natural history museum displaying international & local archeological finds & fossils.
Murfree Spring Wetlands
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Patterson Park
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Barfield Crescent Park
Community park for hiking & sports. Leafy community park with hiking trails, sports fields, a golf course & campsites over 430 acres.
Wilderness Station
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Flat Rock Cedar Glades and Barrens State Natural Area
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