I am so grateful to have gotten out here on a breezy spring day, beautiful trails and striking…read morequietness that brought a deep sense of calm. Nothing but sweet nature sounds like birds and leaves in the wind. Pups are allowed on some trails and ours really enjoyed it! There is a visitor center with restrooms and maps, then even had some live acoustic guitar music being played by a sweet gentleman! Some parts of the trail were closed due to flooding, but we still got a great workout in! Excited to return.

Serenity, beauty, tranquility, lush, green, nature escape...several words that come to mind when I…read morethink of Timberland Park. We stumbled upon the park while driving the Trace and decided to stop for a quick stroll and stretch. We were pleasantly surprised with the immaculate trails (perfect t for walking or running), and the lush greenery that surrounded it. The trails are marked so it's easy to navigate, and you're never too far from the car. As we were walking a light drizzle began and the sound of the wind and the rain falling on the trees was magical. Timberland Park is a place that takes you away from the city and into a world of nature and calm. If we lived here I would frequent the park and run the trails. They also have swings and benches along the way for a rest or a lovely place to sit down and journal or ponder life. The park is very well kept and the ranger does a good job of making sure people know when it's closing time. They have porter potties available if necessary as well. I wish we had more time to explore because I am sure there are wonders throughout the park that I have missed, but maybe I'll discover them next time, Highly recommend Timberland Park for exercise, recreation, personal reflection time, or just a pretty picture.

6/10/23: in Jim Warren Park in Franklin, TN. Really beautiful park with a pond, picnic area,…read moreplayground. We did the rivian test driving there. Apparently it also has a skatepark, tennis courts, football fields.

I've come out here 3 different times over the last 2 years and not once have I been able to use the…read morebaseball field. Does anybody ever wonder why the players from the Latin America's are better than Americans? They have baseball fields and live at them, day and night. We have baseball fields, yet they are locked for the local rec leagues to use. How are baseball players supposed to get better when the community park that has the fields are consistently locked? Who does that benefit? If it's for the community, open up the gates and let the kids play.. change the culture..

3.5 I happened on…read morethis park completely by accident. I was looking for a quick way out of Brentwood (ie not I65) and tried my luck accessing a series of back roads. I thought that I had it made (I could see the spires of the giant church I thought was either Concord or Franklin Road) but I couldn't drive straight through. There was unpaved road and a lot of grass separating me from gridlock-free driving. Defeated, I thought that I would pass the time exploring my grassy prison. I was surprised to discover that not only had no one reviewed this park, there wasn't even a listing on Yelp for it. Brentwood, represent your green spaces!! Despite not understanding the name of the park*, I was happy to spend some time here. The grass was/is lush and verdant. There's plenty of space to wander (and a small walking trail in order to do so), two playing fields, and a half court basketball court. The park (and its location) doesn't make much sense but when you dead end into some green space during rush hour traffic, you make the best of things. I doubt I'll ever be back here but if you live (or, are in) the area, have at it. *Evidently, it was the site of many flags. The website says that one could see them from 65. I don't recall paying attention.

Great for soccer and basketball and running/walking. The park is isolated, unmarked and you…read morewouldn't know it's there unless you stumble amongst it.

Cool, little park! It's a great place to escape during your lunch break if you work in Columbia. I…read morepicked up some lunch and sat on the wall, near the water. It was in the early afternoon on a weekday, so there weren't many people there. I saw a few people walking. It's a great place to "get your steps in." If you have kids, it would be good too bring them there to play basketball on the court.

Brentwood, you've gotta start reviewing your parks! It's crazy that a park like Grassland has so…read morelittle written about it. While this time of year may not be the best time to check it out, mid-spring offers a fantastic glimpse into what the park has to offer. Start planning now. Let's start with one of the most unique features I've seen in a Nashville-area park: a sensory garden. For that reason alone, I'm a fan of Grassland. The designers created a garden with plants selected to engage different, specific senses. The motif is Japanese but the result isn't tied to particular region. Truly, in each grouping, you're invited to smell, touch, etc. the particular plants and experience them in ways in which you don't do ordinarily. Once you've spent some time in the garden, look up: the park is huge. Take the time to take the trails, walk over the hobbit bridges and see what the space has to offer. It's tied to a school, so a playground is no surprise to be on grounds. The park boasts a jungle gym contraption as well as old-school swings. For the bigger kids (parents, you're included), there's also tennis courts, basketball courts and a baseball diamond (with batting cage). While the park is relatively flat, you're going to want to bring tennis shoes. You're not going to hike but if you explore the full tilt of the grounds, you're not going to be on paved ground. It's grass & dirt. You might get muddy. With so much (potentially) going on at the park, I'd advise coming on a Sunday. Since a school is on property, weekdays are likely to be packed. Saturdays will find families trying to make up for not coming during the week. Sundays, however, are quieter. And despite the size of the park, this is one to be experienced in relative quiet... without the hustle and bustle of overactive families. Parking's plentiful and very easy. From the photo on Yelp, I didn't expect Grassland to be as pretty as it is. It's a well-maintained and interesting green space. It's worth the drive from Nashville to visit. Just be sure to come on Sunday and to spend some quality time in the sensory garden.

Good running trail…read more The trail here is great for walking or running. The first part of the trail makes a loop and it is pretty flat. If you feel adventurous and take the trail further then you will go behind a school and up a really fun hill to the library. It is about two miles if you go to the library and back to the parking lot. There are soccer nets on the field for the local kids soccer teams to practice and play. The local farmer's market can be found here on Tuesdays and Fridays from 7am to 1pm. I'm usually working during those hours so I haven't been able to check out their produce.

In the middle of the beautiful business park (really, not being ironic, as business parks go,…read moreMaryland Farms is a beautiful specimen of the genre) you can find a 7-acre oasis with walking/jogging trail, exercise stations and a couple of benches. On a sunny weekend afternoon, we nearly had the park for ourselves and the traffic on adjacent Maryland Way is not too noticeable thanks to the topography of the park. (Although there wasn't much traffic since it was a Sunday. Traffic noise might be more noticeable during a busy weekday.) Given the amount of wealth coursing through Brentwood, I think the city (or perhaps some private sponsors) could spruce up the park a little. Many of the exercise stations have faded signs/instructions or seem to have pieces missing. And it might be nice if there were a picnic table or two in addition to the two benches. My biggest gripe is probably the fact that there is no obvious place to park. We parked in an unmarked lot that was nearby the park, but there was no connecting pathway to the park itself. It wasn't a big deal for us to scramble up and down a couple of short grassy hillsides, but I can imagine it being an issue for some other folks. I did like the interpretive sign explaining the history of the Maryland Farms area, which was apparently a 400-acre horse farm until the 1970s!

The park is really nice with a lot of shady areas, it's not at all crowded just a few people and it…read morehas a exercise station. It's a really nice park to just chill

Writing about war and memorials is difficult for many people, myself included. I have ancestors and…read morefamily members who fought in the American Revolutionary War and virtually every war since then, including me - with service in Vietnam. (I also served in the US Peace Corps under Sergeant Schriver, so I've seen contributions of US citizens on many levels and many "fronts"). One of the most controversial aspects is the memorializing or celebrating sacrifices of women and men who fought for their beliefs...regardless of which "side" they served during the conflict. The monuments at Winstead Hill Park are no exception. Granted, this was a significant vantage point for the Confederate Army in the Battle of Franklin. But, how should this area be commemorated? (Apparently some reviewers think it should not be here at all.) There are newer monuments to people who fought on both sides, especially those reflected in the 2021 "Fuller Story" located in downtown Franklin. But I am writing this review simply as my observations on a visit to this place. I am not trying to judge whether it should or should not be celebrated or here in the first place. The park has some easy-to-navigate walking paths...relatively level and smooth with only a few gentle rises to negotiate. IMHO walking paths in this part of the park, are very handicap friendly. A few markers dot the paths in this relatively small "park"... the staging and observations area for the Confederates. However, the actual "memorial" to the Confederate Units ("Sons of the Confederate Memorial") and their leadership is a different story. It is a very steep, difficult climb up a poorly designed and awkwardly - only partially paved - "trail". The monuments to the Confederate Units are rather imposing considering the limited space in which they are displayed. Once you arrive at the top, the view does provide a quite expansive look over what would have been the Union troop placements and defenses near the town. BUT, the access is so steep and difficult, anyone with limited mobility should not attempt...and if you are in a wheel chair...it is categorically impossible. Bottom line: a nice, quiet park area that evokes mixed emotions for many visitors.

The preservation of history is well done and perfect for walking. I love this park so much!read more