Parks in Nashville

Nashville Parks & Recreation

Nashville's park system spans from historic Civil War sites like Fort Negley to the cultural hub of Centennial Park, home to a full-scale replica of the Parthenon. The Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park serves as an outdoor museum of Tennessee history, while the Music City Walk of Fame Park honors the city's musical legacy. For active recreation, Shelby Park offers extensive trails and river views, and the Tennessee State Fairgrounds host large-scale events. These spaces preserve green corridors along the Cumberland River and provide specialized facilities like the Naval Hill Disc Golf Course.

Nashville Parks & Recreation — Map

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Music City Walk of Fame Park

Located across from the Country Music Hall of Fame, this park features sidewalk stars honoring significant contributors to Nashville's music industry.

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Metro Riverfront Park

Riverfront Park may refer to:

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Centennial Park

Centennial Park is a large urban park located approximately two miles west of downtown Nashville, Tennessee, United States, across West End…

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Fort Negley

Fort Negley was a fortification built by Union troops after the capture of Nashville, Tennessee during the American Civil War, located…

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Cumberland Park

A riverfront play space featuring a climbing wall, sand play area, and splash pad designed for children and families.

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Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park

A 19-acre urban state park featuring a 200-foot granite map of Tennessee, a World War II memorial, and a 95-bell carillon.

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Naval Hill Disc Golf Course

An 18-hole course located within Shelby Park, known for its hilly terrain and views of the Nashville skyline.

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Victory Park

A downtown green space located adjacent to the Tennessee State Capitol and the War Memorial Auditorium.

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Fannie Mae Dees Park

Known locally as 'Dragon Park' for its large mosaic sea serpent sculpture, this park includes a playground and picnic areas.

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Rose Park

A multi-use community park featuring athletic fields and a track, often used for collegiate athletic events.

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Napier Park

Neighborhood park featuring a community center, playground, and basketball courts.

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Watkins Park

Established in 1870 as Nashville's first public park, this site currently features a community center and playground.

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Bass Park

A local neighborhood green space located in East Nashville.

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Fort Negley

A stone fortification built by Union forces during the American Civil War, now serving as a historic site and educational center.

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William Edmondson Park

Named after the pioneering African American sculptor, this neighborhood park features a playground and basketball court.

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Alumni Lawn

A central green space on the Vanderbilt University campus used for graduation ceremonies and major university events.

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Shelby Park

A large multi-use park along the Cumberland River featuring a nature center, golf courses, and the Shelby Bottoms Greenway.

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Shelby Walk Park

A linear park and trail segment connecting neighborhood areas to the larger Shelby Park system.

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South Park

Small neighborhood park located south of downtown Nashville.

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Cumberland Park

Urban parkland situated adjacent to the Fairgrounds Nashville and GEODIS Park.

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Tennessee State Fairgrounds

Home to the Nashville Fair, flea markets, and GEODIS Park soccer stadium.

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Tony Rose Park

Neighborhood park featuring a playground and basketball courts.

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Edgehill Park

A community park featuring a playground, open green space, and a mosaic sculpture.

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Clinton B. Fisk Park

Located near Fisk University, this park features a playground and basketball courts.

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