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Billy Dunlop Park

4.6 (12 reviews)

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Kids' playground
Melissa C.

What do you do with twin 4 year olds with too much energy? Head to the park for an adventure, of course. Clarksville is full of parks, and I have enjoyed each one that I have visited. I must say, though, that Billy Dunlop park has been the best one (so far) for more than just a playground. Not only is there a large shelter, but there are lots of concrete picnic tables scattered around. Perfect for social distancing or just a little more privacy. Other than the human noise, the only thing you will hear here is nature's finest symphony; birds singing and the creek babbling. Today was all about some old school fun with some education thrown in. Tossing sticks off one side of the bridge and watching for them to drift by on the other side. Launching rocks into the water and seeing how many circles were made. Watching the birds and picking out the different ones. Learning to respect all kinds of critters in their natural habitat. Yes, kids, there really is more to do than bury your head in your phone. Of course, with all of this green space comes lots of bugs. Don't forget the repellant, or you will find yourself quite itchy.

Ophelia B.

So my visit to this park was very unexpected. I was invited to go tubing at this park and Robert Clark Park but I decided to do something more serious on Memorial Day because I never celebrated it. These were my top three choices: * Visit a Cemetery Pay tribute to those who have lost their lives fighting for our country by visiting a nearby veterans' cemetery, where you can place flags and flowers on the graves. * Take a Moment of Silence To raise awareness of and commemorate those who served. * Give Thanks to Veterans I visited the sixth annual Boots on the Ground display at Fort Campbell that day, and it was fantastic. I took a moment of silence and gave thanks to veterans. It was the first time in my life I did anything meaningful on Memorial Day. Later in the afternoon, my friend called to ask if I could pick her and her roommate up from tubing from Robert Clark Park all the way down to Billy Dunlop Park. They had went down the river - very far from their parked car. I said sure...why not. I drove down to Billy Dunlop Park on a winding and precarious road listening to Cardi B. I was shocked at how crowded it was. Everyone was happy and in swimsuits. I felt like I drove into a large party. It seemed like the most fun park party I ever witnessed. I should visit this park on a quieter day. Memorial Day 2019 - Unforgettable... Source: https://www.cityofclarksville.com/Facilities/Facility/Details/Billy-Dunlop-Park-17 Billy Dunlop Park is located on 30 acres of land. This park has everything from fishing to walking trails and bridges to playground areas. There are plenty of places to relax and enjoy a picnic here as well. Restrooms are located on site. AMENITIES: Play area Pavilion with fireplace and stage Picnic area Playground Restrooms Walking trails and bridge Canoe/kayak access Fishing access A large pavilion with stage can be reserved for private events. For more information or to make a reservation, visit the facilities rentals page or call (931) 645-7476.

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Dave B.

No sign on Needmore Road to indicate he road to turn down. I thought it was a dead end road and I was just exploring when I found this park. It's nice and spacious. Covered area with picnic tables, a playground for kids and a good spot to put in kayaks.

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Bianca C.

Nice spot to hang out, take a walk, swim, canoe, and if you have little ones there is a play area. There is also a recreational area with many tables and benches. The river has many shallow areas which is percent for small kids. There are two swinging ropes that I saw were attached to trees if you want to jump into the water as well.

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Very peaceful place to visit for a walk or to take the dog walking. I like coming here when I need to clear my head.

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Dunbar Cave State Park

Dunbar Cave State Park

4.3(74 reviews)
5.3 mi

To start, this is one of the prettiest and most unique areas to hike in Clarksville. I say that…read morebecause of the history, Swan Lake, the cave itself and the surrounding woods. If you want a good workout in nature that isn't too daunting, this is the place to come. When I was a little girl, there were no formal, well-kept trails at this park and the cave, 8 miles in length and #280 on the list of the world's largest cave systems, was closed. So, imagine my delight when I discovered the cave is now open for tours. The guided tours are an hour and change and worth the $18/person. You only go into the cave about 1/4 mile and there are two guides with you along the way. The day I took the tour, we had Marley as our lead guide. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the cave drawings and very entertaining in her presentation delivery. The 20-person group I was with were all listening intently and laughing along to some of her light-hearted jokes. The tour is great for children over 4 and not dangerous, but you do need good shoes and a strong flashlight. As for the trails in the park, they can be challenging depending on the direction you go, the shape you're in and whether you're hiking or trail running. At one section, the trail leads you out into a beautiful field that is especially green and luscious during the summer. It can get super toasty in the sun, so bring water and sunscreen. I highly recommend you visit this park and if you're into caves and history, do consider the tour. You won't be disappointed.

This park has a very unique set of rock formations, sinkholes, and of course, caves and caverns…read more Unfortunately the cave was closed when we visited due to recent flooding. There is a small loop trail that will take you to the cave as well as the sink hole. Admission is required when the cave is open. Parking is available in front of the visitors center.

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Run-A-Muck Outfitters

Run-A-Muck Outfitters

4.6(26 reviews)
12.9 mi
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DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME!!…read more This was hands down the most disorganized kayak rental experience I've ever had. Our reservation was for 12:00 PM. We were running about 10 minutes behind, so we called ahead, let them know, and even paid before arriving. After getting there, we waited nearly 30 minutes for transportation to the drop-off point. The woman at the office was nice and apologized, so we brushed it off. Unfortunately, that was only the beginning. When we arrived at the river, everything fell apart. An older gentleman and two teenagers were unloading kayaks, but nobody gave any instructions or directed customers. We stood waiting for another 15+ minutes while they unloaded equipment and chatted. When we finally asked what was going on, they realized they didn't even have enough kayaks or paddles for our group. We were told more kayaks were "already on the way." Meanwhile, we watched other customers launch themselves because nobody was helping them get into the water. There was another group with a 12:30 reservation sitting there with kayaks available, but instead of getting us on the river, we continued waiting. At around 1:35 PM, I called the office and was told it would be another 30-45 minutes. By then we were beyond frustrated. A manager eventually got involved, but instead of apologizing, she seemed irritated that we were upset. After more waiting and more promises that kayaks were "almost there," transportation finally returned around 2:15 PM with additional kayaks. Remember, our reservation was for noon. We had already spent over two hours waiting. The best part of the day was actually being on the river. The river itself was enjoyable, and once we finally got in the water, we had a good time. Then came the ending. When we reached the take-out point, three teenagers were checking people in. One of them stopped another group and immediately started asking for names so he could charge them a $75 late fee. Their reservation had also been at noon, and they were delayed because of issues caused by the company, not because they were late. The teenager literally told them that wasn't his problem. Then they started trying to charge our group the same $75 late fee. Absolutely not. After multiple customers complained and the manager was called, they finally admitted we didn't owe anything. The entire situation could have been avoided with basic organization, communication, and customer service. We had 4 adults, 2 older kids, and 2 younger kids and spent nearly $400. For that kind of money, customers shouldn't spend over two hours waiting because a company failed to have enough kayaks available for scheduled reservations. The river was nice. The staff experience was terrible. I've floated many rivers over the years and can honestly say this was the worst-run kayak rental operation I've ever dealt with.

We've been on MANY trips with runamuck and every trip has been so enjoyable! The employees are so…read morehelpful and kind!! The guy who drove us yesterday and told "dad jokes" has a great personality and really set the mood for the start of the trip! I'd recommend this place to anyone!! 10/10!!

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Run-A-Muck Outfitters - Starting out kayaking

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