Venture into East Nashville for a day of outdoor fun! Shelby Bottoms Nature Center and Shelby Park are great to explore!We always hit the Nature Center first. To get there drive through Shelby Park past the golf school and the playscape and head toward the railroad bridge. You may get lucky and see a train …
Bicentennial Mall first opened June 1, 1996 in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the state of Tennessee. Located on 19 acres in downtown Nashville it provides a grand entrance to the State Capital. It is an urban state park and a great place to spend an afternoon. We combined our trip with a visit to the …
I am filled with regret… I lived in Hendersonville,TN for 30 years and I never knew about Rockland Recreation Area. How could I have missed this? It’s this fantastic lakeside field of awesome and I am just now discovering it. Don’t make this mistake. Pack your picnic basket and head to Hendersonville. The first area …
Ready for some fun on the lake? Then head out to Laguardo Recreation Area for fishing, swimming, boating, and more. Laguardo Recreation Area is located in Lebanon, TN on Old Hickory Lake. This area is directly on Highway 109 so it’s not as idyllic as some of the other recreation areas in the Middle Tennessee …
Looking for a way to ‘unplug’ with your family? Then Radnor Lake is the place for you. Located in Nashville, the Radnor Lake Natural Area is 1200 acres of natural preserve. Radnor Lake Trails There are several trails throughout the area. Most of them are NOT stroller or wheelchair accessible. There is one paved trail that …
Granny White Park is a 32 acre park located in Brentwood, TN. As you enter the park, the tennis courts will be on your left. There are four lighted tennis courts. A large open greenspace is on the right. This would be a perfect spot for a game of kickball! If your kids are like mine, …
Lone Branch Recreation Area is a great place for some outdoor family. Located in Mt Juliet, this area is right on Old Hickory Lake. It is 3.8 miles from where you will turn off Lebanon Rd. Just be aware that it will feel like you have missed it. The drive is beautiful though (and it’s a …