What a great little hidden gem! I almost did not want to add it on here, but here goes…read more.. Six months ago, I discovered this place as a nice getaway with a place to take my little one and experience sand. His first steps on a "beach" were taken here. The sand is clean and free of shells or debris. There are several picnic areas with tables scattered along the water and some with shade provided by the trees. When they reopen, you can get a tour inside to see how the dam was built and works. We didn't get to do that yet. It was a spontaneous trip and later in the day, so next time. On the grounds, they do have a few historic parts displayed such as the retired lock (see photo). It was really neat to see. They have a covered pavilion where you can gather to eat at the picnic tables with family and friends. As the weather is warm today, I thought of this place. Unfortunately, this time we are in dealing with the world pandemic and social distancing ... we have to wait. Everything we saw appeared clean and everywhere was open, but it wasn't crowded since school had started already. So, add this to your list of places to check out. Today's high of 80 degrees would be the perfect day to go! :-(

Beautiful area walking hiking trails nearby the park is well kept and monitored. Go to their…read morewelcome office and buy your pass for all the national parks!

Old Hickory Lake is a great lake in Hendersonville, Tennessee. The lake is a great place to escape…read moret and enjoy a bit of time on the water.

I grew up Fishing on this Lake and it holds some of my best childhood memories. We could see Johnny…read moreCash's house and even meet him a few times. The Lake brought me a lot of peace growing up and I loved catching a Catfish or two. The Carp were to strong for me to reel in but I caught a few. The Lake and Hendersonville itself will always be in my heart. Beautiful Scenery and you never know who you might see. Absolutely my favorite place to be.

This is the most relaxed I've been in a while. Life in the city is often hurried and stressful…read more Spending a few days at Jones Farm can really help you refocus and recharge. Lounging and watching the ducks swim in the lake, hiking a trail, swinging by the firepit, enjoying the frogs croaking, actually watching the sun until it disappears behind the trees ... what a needed break I got! And, you're only a few minutes away from whatever you need. This is a treasure in Joelton!

We love to visit Jones Farm! I feel like it's Joelton's hidden gem! Close to home with not all the…read morehustle and bustle of Nashville. They absolutely have the best burgers and fresh cut fries around! Today we went after church and tried chicken sliders and salad - new favorites. Our server is a personal favorite, Hope, positive and eager to help. They also feature Free Food Sunday's periodically. Love to catch the football games on the big screen. Great atmosphere and as the weather gets cooler I can't wait to spend more time there!

Such a beautiful lake to go watch the sunset/sunrise at!! It's a Tennessee staple, but it's sad…read morethat people are so dangerous around here!! You definitely have to be careful of which area you're in by the lake!

Surprised to see the main entrance already closed for the winter. We took a small trail that was…read moreall paved, which was nice, but not very long. It had very little parking available & no bathrooms at this site so that was very disappointing.

Our family fishing spot. Great place to catch your dinner. People are friendly and the view is…read morebeautiful.

Sycamore Creek is a small Creek, but was a welcome break from the stress of the world…read more Overall, a nice view and it is nice to escape onto nature. There is no parking lot, but it has a gravel spot where you can park. Definitely something more for the neighborhood.

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.

It is a beautiful spot with amazing views. There are roots from trees on or near paths so be…read morecareful walking. Lots of trees in rough shape and need to be cleared. It is nature so yeah rocks and roots are about. Just look where you are stepping and bring water.

Visited with my husband and 3 kids (ages 4, 3, and 20 months) on a holiday weekend around 9 a.m…read more There are two entrances -- we used the one off Franklin Rd. This parking lot is smaller, but we were surprised to find a spot easily. When we left around 10:45, there was a line of about 6 cars waiting, though cars seemed to move through fairly quickly. There is a nice bathroom at the top of the parking lot. From this entrance, you can also access the trail along the lake, though strollers and dogs are not allowed on that trail. We chose the lower paved trail instead (part of the mulch trail loop). It's wide -- almost road-sized -- and newly paved the entire way. It took about 15 minutes to reach the lake, and there's plenty more paved trail beyond that. We saw frogs, ducks, turtles, deer, an owl, and even a bald eagle. My kids stayed engaged the whole time. The trail was flat and easy for stroller pushing, and my older kids rode scooters without any issues. There were lots of families, dogs, and walkers out, but it never felt overcrowded. Overall, this is a great near-the-city option for getting young kids into nature without dealing with steep terrain. The other entrance off Granny White has the visitor center and a bit more parking.

First time hiking this place and it was really nice. Not too difficult but doing it during semi hot…read moretemperatures can get you a good workout. I think the hike around the lake was around 2-3 miles.

Love this park!! Tucked away off of W Old Hickory Blvd. Super close to the highway but you can't…read moreeven hear it. The pond is always fun to walk around & there is always wildlife to watch. I love counting all the turtles on a sunny day or watching the geese. There is a playground and swings next to the pond. They allow fishing in the pond. There are baseball fields in the park.

You'll find Cedar Hill Park on Old Hickory and Dickerson, with the main gated entrance half a mile…read moredown Old Hickory. All that being said, it's easy to find! The park offers all the staples from baseball/softball fields, a walking track, a pond, multiple playgrounds and of course ducks! We don't live too far, so we bring the pup here to change the scenery up for our walks. We hit the walking loop that surrounds the pond, where 2.25 loops equals one mile. The pond is fishable, and it is always active with amateur anglers. Everyone is friendly and seems to follow the rules. Surrounding the pond is a first come first serve pavilion with picnics, a playground and a detached swing set. Park is plentiful around the park as a whole. This comes in handy when the fields are all in use. The park is fairly clean and well maintained. Overall, we enjoy having Cedar Hill Park nearby. You will definitely find us cruising around the pond multiple days throughout the year!