This is an incredible place to forget about the hustle and bustle of the city life…read more Percy Warner Park, alongside Edwin Warner Park, forms the Warner Parks, a sprawling natural area managed by the Metro Nashville Parks and Recreation Department. Together, they encompass over 3,100 acres of forest and field, situated just 9 miles from downtown Nashville Trails: The parks offer a diverse trail system for hiking, running, walking, and biking. There are 12 miles of primitive hiking trails, 9 miles of paved multi-use trails, and 10 miles of equestrian trails. Recreation: Beyond trails, the park features: Picnic shelters A dog park Scenic roadways and overlooks Cross country running courses Two golf courses (including the 9-hole Percy Warner Golf Course) Athletic fields An equestrian center and horse trails Nature Center: The Warner Parks Nature Center provides maps, trail guides, nature programs, and educational resources. Historical Significance: Warner Parks are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The parks also boast landmarks like the iconic Allee Steps at the Belle Meade entrance. Events: The park is home to the annual Iroquois Steeplechase, a graded horse race held each May, and hosts events like the popular Full Moon Pickin' Party. Interesting facts Percy Warner Park, the larger of the two, was opened in 1927 and was named after Percy Warner, Luke Lea's father-in-law. The famous Allee steps were designed by landscape architect Bryant Fleming and completed in 1936. The park encompasses a part of the historic Natchez Trace. A recent expansion in 2014 added the Burch Reserve, home to Nashville's largest cave and a significant old-growth forest. Visiting Percy Warner Park Hours: The park is generally open from 6 AM to 8 PM daily. Safety: Enjoy the parks with a friend, leave valuables at home, take car keys, and carry your cell phone. Watch the weather and for high water in low areas. In case of emergency, contact Metro Police at 615-862-8600 or 911. Percy Warner Park offers a wealth of recreational opportunities and natural beauty, making it a beloved destination for Nashvillians and visitors alike.

I've only visited a couple of times and have mostly walked the perimeter, so I haven't seen…read moreeverything this park has to offer. However, what I've seen is absolutely gorgeous. There is truly nothing like being out in nature, walking the trails, and taking in the wildlife and beautiful scenery. I've seen people enjoying leisurely walks, others getting in a serious workout by jogging, kids playing hopscotch, and some simply stopping to appreciate the beauty of it all. The atmosphere is so peaceful that I've even sat in my car in the middle of the day and read a book, that's how relaxing this place is! The hills can be a bit challenging, but they're well worth it. Now, my legs may have had a different story on the topic (LOL)! Whether you're visiting alone or spending time with family and friends, there's something here for everyone. This is definitely a kid and dog friendly place too! I can only imagine how much more there is to explore within the park. I look forward to returning and discovering this rich urban forest. Pro Tips: *There is plenty of parking, both as you enter the park and further down near the nature center. Stop in there as well -- You can pick up directions and a map of the park to help plan your visit. There are also events that take place throughout the year. *Admission is free, for everyone to enjoy! *Try to go in the mornings or mid day. *Bring your camera and preserve your memories, it truly is a beautiful place. *As a safety precaution, always make sure to lock your car doors, you can never be too careful! As I continue to return, I will be sure to update you on my various experiences. So I hope you follow along! Muah!

What a perfect park! Miles of black top pathways perfect for biking and walking! There is a small…read moreplayground by a community building but if you go through the wooded areas on a bridge that goes over a perfect creek it opens up into large soccer fields and another huge playground! There were very clean bathrooms by the play space that were available as well! We loved this park!

There is a lot to like about this large park and it's one of my favorites. I'll break it down by…read morethe primary features. Trails: this is the primary reason I go to Crockett Park. I sometimes walk but mostly bike on the trails with a little one. They are relatively flat and because they are so long, they are rarely crowded. The trail users vary in age and there are plenty of blind curves, so it's not a place to go for fast biking. The scenery is varied and the majority of the trails are shaded. As a bonus, there are lots of places you can dip your feet in the Little Harpeth River. You can bike from Smith Park to the south to Tower Park north of Concord Road. The trails also connect to various neighborhoods, the Brentwood Library, and the Brentwood YMCA. Five stars. Playgrounds: there are several playground at Crockett Park/River Park. The main one near Woodland Middle School between baseball fields. It's large with a divided small kids and big kids section. Kids love it, and there are plenty of benches and tables for parents to sit or for a lunch break. Five stars. Frisbee golf course: 18 holes and, unlike many in the area, clear signage. Some holes are similar and a few are pretty short, but overall good course for a quick game. Four stars. Restrooms: these are all over the park. Some are closed part of the year, but for the most part they are open and reasonably clean for public restrooms. Four stars. Parking: You can park more places than I can count off the top of my head to start your walk, jog, bike ride or attend a sporting event. Amphitheatre: The Eddy Arnold Amphitheatre is great for summer concerts, of which there are many every year. Sports fields: I don't use them at this time, but they are very well maintained and there are a lot of football, soccer, and baseball fields. Parking: You can park more places than I can count off the top of my head to start your walk, jog, or bike ride. This is handy for days when the fields are crowded for soccer and/or football games, because you can avoid the traffic. Most lots are adjacent to a trail. Check it out for one or more of these features when you get a chance.

One of our favorite places to walk, take family photos, and breathe in the fresh smells of blooming…read moreflowers. Fall is my favorite time. They have an amazing farm where they grow crops to feed the less fortunate. Cul2vate is an incredible organization you should also check out. The farmers market comes often and it has all the amazing local vendors.

This museum is pretty cool. I came on a second grade field trip, and have burning memories of us…read morekids lining up to milk a cow, and my chickening out. So upon walking in, I immediately told the woman behind the counter, "I was here in 1997, and I passed up the opportunity to milk a cow. Can you help me?" And she just laughed and told me there had been a lot of changes. The cow milking and butter churning hands on activities of the past are gone, but in its place is a gorgeous museum with amazing artifacts. It works hard to tell a linear story of the importance of agriculture in Tennessee. There's definitely a lack of identifying signage in many of the display cases, which is an oversight I'll forgive since I'd imagine most of their audience is schoolchildren that are given a formal tour. I didn't explore much of the grounds- besides a stadium used for training police horses that I definitely wasn't supposed to go in, that I peeked in after vague memories of watching some weaving display in concrete stadium seats as a kid. I will be back to view more of the grounds in warmer weather.

Discovered this park today. It's set back in a neighborhood which makes it very quiet and not very…read morecrowded. Lovely paved and shady paths. Great for walking my dogs! My only wish is to install more signs at path intersections so people know where they are. My dogs and I ended up turning around at one point because I was unsure how much further the path went. Otherwise, quite nice!

A great park with a lot of good walking trails. Well maintained and in good shape. As far as we…read morecould tell all the trails are paved and relatively flat so this is an easy one to hike. There are also some great places to just lay a towel down and sit if that's your thing.

While nothing amazing, it is still a tranquil and paved path amongst the trees and allows you some…read moresolace and an escape from the asphalt and concrete of urban life. Ultimately, I would not go out of my way to coke here, but if you are in the area, it's a go9d enough park to check out.

Such a pretty walking trail to go on if you're looking for somewhere to walk the puppy on a nice…read moreday with your family! My husband and I recently took our new pup to this trail and had an amazing time. There's lots of places to park upon arriving and many different trail routes to take. It felt clean, welcoming, and super safe! So happy we found this park. The only thing we wish it also had were trash cans along the path to dispose of dog bags. We would also love if they would add a couple water fountains along the path for dogs to drink out of! They've had this at some other parks we've been to and we really appreciated it. Great park with nice trails to walk around on a nice day! We'll definitely be back.

Such a pretty park! Not much to it, just an open, well maintained, beautiful space to relax and…read moretake in the beautiful TN scenery.

Just based on proximity and ease of access for me and mine, Bells Bend and Beaman Park tend to be…read moremy go-to parks. Bells Bend differs from the former in that the hiking is a bit more basic here. It often feels as if you're hiking on a large acre farm. Lots of flat land and grass, lots of greenery and occasional wildlife. It's a great place to walk a mile or two and clear your head and it's never too crowded.

We've driven past this park numerous times, but never officially stopped to visit, until today! The…read moreentrance for the park is right behind a Dairy Queen drive-thru which can act as a bonus treat for walking this loop a few times. There's a creek that runs alongside of the walking trail and a small grouping of trees at the end of the loop. These offer some shade and two swinging benches to take a quick break from the summer heat. Beyond that this trail is mostly in the sun, but stays flat the entire way. It's great for running, dog walking or teaching kids how to ride a bike away from traffic. There is an open field area that I guess you could have a picnic on, but you're right next to Mt. Juliet rod so there's a lot of noise traffic noise. Plus there are also two wetland sections that I'm sure have a ton of mosquitos. Maybe just get in a few quick laps here and take off. According to my phone, one lap around is 2,500 steps. Get into it!

A very pleasant walk, quiet and nicely canopied but the ponds are in serious need of cleaning…read more There is too much garbage and the ponds don't appear to be inviting to wildlife. I wish the Frisbee golf areas were not EVERYWHERE. This park has a lot of potential but really needs a lot of tlc.

Great trailheads with .25 mile makers. Clean bathrooms and great calm scenery. There are plenty of…read morewildlife to take pictures of; turtles on fallen trees in the lake, deer, squirrels, geese, cranes.