Mary's Magical Place is playground witchcraft…read more I've got a 10-year-old and a 3-year-old, and somehow both of them have a blast here, which feels illegal. Big, open, clean, and handicap accessible so everyone can get in on the chaos. I'm a playground inspector and know the installer, who does excellent work. You can tell this place was built right. Great park. Five stars. My kids burn energy and I get to pretend I'm supervising.

This park is AWESOME!…read more For crawling babies, walking toddlers and older siblings there is something for everyone. It's also inclusive for kids in a wheelchair or needing additional assistance. There are several musical play opportunities that really interest all ages. Plenty of shaded areas for parents to sit and watch their kids explore, picnic tables in the shade, etc. We spent a couple of hours there with a 1 year old and definitely explored the whole park. One warning, always check the back and seats of the different swings as some of them get hot in different places. There is a roller hockey rink and skate park there as well. My daughter really enjoyed roller skating in the rink. The whole park was very clean, and well maintained. Can't wait to go there again.

A nice piece of greenery in Hermitage, Tennessee. The park is located at the intersection of two…read morebusy roads, so this park will never recreate the feeling as if you were away from it all. No, the sound of continuous traffic crushes that illusion, but that traffic, that hustle and bustle, is exactly why we need parks, both big and small, to simply just get some grass under our feet and decompress. The center point of the park is the Hermitage Park Sundial, a sculpture by Joe Sorci called Clear for Landing made of aircraft wings. All in all, pretty cool and I am glad I got to stand before it. One thing that stood out, at least to me, was a child scrawling "Lena was here" in a child's scrawl. Hopefully this park will remain within her memories throughout her life, a place of happy summertime laughter and the simple joy of childhood. The park also boasts a community center. Again, a tie to bond the people it serves. All on all, this park serves this community well. While there are drawbacks, the park stands in defiance of urban sprawl or perhaps it stands in celebration of a growing city, serving as a respite from the concrete and asphalt. I am glad that I visited. While perhaps I did not write my name on the sidewalk, like that child named Lena, I was here and I am better for it.

What a great find!…read more This park is a perfect spot to enjoy the few days of sunshine we have during the winter months. There are two jungle gyms, multiple swing sets and a volley ball court. There's also a few sand pits for kids to play in and dig for fossils. The parking here is tight, but there are two lots. I would recommend the lot near the rec center, there are way more available spots. Looking to have a picnic? You're in luck!, there is plenty of open space and a ton of picnic tables. Make sure to take a walk on the wooden tree bridge near the center of the park!

This is my favorite picnic spot, hands down! And the geese are friendly too. Lots of shade, cooling…read morebreezes, and nice facilities!

My son had a play date with a few family friends and their kids. So I decided to tag along for a…read morelittle brain break away from my laptop. This little park is right on the Cumberland river and is a great way to spend a few hours, catch an outdoor nap, or even use one of their patio bbq areas for a cookout. There's is plenty of parking here and a large area for launching your boat if you need to get out on the water. There's a large covered area with tables for large parties and plenty of trees with shade. There isn't a designated playground for kids that I've seen, but this area is pretty large. Getting cabin fever? Shutes Recreation Park is a great way to get some fresh air.

Great Park & Playground Under Shade Trees!…read more This is a wonderful park for kids to use up some of that energy they have stored up. The big kids playground area is partly shaded. The little kids area is mostly shaded. The spring loaded teeter totter is super popular and awesome! Lots of people call this The Dragon Park since there is a cement and mosaic tile art Dragon here as well. Parking is easiest along the street unless you arrive early and find one of the few spots for the park behind the Primitive Baptist Church down the little alley way. This park os reasonably maintained but could use a little more love. I still have it 5 stars because it's my sons favorite. The water fountain has been broken from what I have seen forever, so bring your own water.

Beautiful park that has lots of seating and shade! We loved that they have different options for…read morethe age groups, all in the shade. Nice turf, lots of picnic tables, and some real grass areas to lay in with a blanket. Really pretty tennis court, small field to play ball, and the mosaic dragon! Only bummer is no bathroom here, otherwise it would be five stars.

Peay Park is a small park in Goodlettesville, Tennessee that is located basically next to the…read moreDelmas Long Community Center. It is a great place to take the kids to play as it has a great children's play area. It also has a small pavilion. It is a nice enough place.

Getting wild at the rumpus room!…read more It was our first time visiting the Rumpus Room and we were so excited to check it out. If you're looking for a fun, clean place to take the kiddos on those cold or rainy days, this is the spot! It's so quaint and such a fantastic idea. There are a few different play areas like a Veterinarian Clinic, construction zone, and cafe for the kiddos to engage in some imaginary play. Additionally, they have a sectioned off area specifically for babies and infants. The Rumpus Room is not only locally owned, but the owner, Haley, is female and a veteran....how freaking bad ass!! You can tell that she and her hubby have out so much heart into this cute place. You can also see all of the potential and vision they are working hard to bring out growing community. You can chose to play for an hour or better yet, a membership to have unlimited play time! At this time, they are requesting you reserve a play time through their website so they can accommodate safe play for all. We will for sure be back to play and look forward to seeing this hidden gem continue to shine bright!

This is actually now called Nido. The Rumpus room was bought out last year…read more This place is wonderful! My 2 year old son and nephew and niece had a blast. It's very welcoming and relaxing for mamas or whomever is watching the littles. There are lots of soft toys to keep kids occupied. I'm looking forward to attending an event in the future!

Always a fun place for all ages. Playground, creek, splash pad and ball fields…read more Well lighted and safe.

Just moved to SH & was excited to bring my kids here today. Lots to do including splash pad, fun…read moreplayground & bb courts

Madison Park is the first park acquired after the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation was…read moreestablished in 1963, at their first meeting. Elvis's manager, Colonel Tom Parker, donated $7,000 to help pay for the park. The park also hosted a`n annual Madison Hillbilly Day- proceeds of which were also used towards the park purchase funds. The park was purchased for $9,000n from Opha Bixer. The property was turned over to a nonprofit organization- the Madison Community Park, Inc- and was purchased back by Metro Nashville for $16,500 in 1988, in exchange for a promise to build a community center there. Today, it has 30 acres, and hosts a community center, a playground, public restrooms, picnic shelters, baseball fields, basketball courts, volleyball courts, tennis courts, paved walking/jogging paths, and a multipurpose field. It underwent a major renovation in 2019, and there are further renovation plans in the future, including a plan for a dog park. The renovations are gorgeous, with a royal blue and gold theming.

I often wonder why there's been so much migration SE on I24. I mean, I *know* why but rather than…read moremoving so far away, I wonder why more people haven't crossed Briley to head up to Madison. I fully expect this adjacent city to gain more and more popularity amongst folks looking for some real estate relief (and who want to stay in Davidson County). When that population boom happens, I think many of these folks will find good times to be had at Madison Park. Madison Park is deceptively large. I drove in to the park on Cumberland, thinking it to be a small, neighborhood green space. Not the case. Madison Park, despite being surrounded by apartments, homes and a highway, is a healthy park with a lot of attractive attributes. I'm curious to see what it's like in the spring/summer. Far from a thatch of grass, the park offers: basketball court, baseball diamonds, pavilions for lunching, tennis court, soccer field, volleyball court, a community center, a playground, and rolling hills with (Madison) city views and mature trees. I didn't expect any of this from what I saw on the back end. There are three entrances and plenty of parking. From the signage, there looks to be some construction/improvements on the way. I'm curious to see what that looks like. For nearby residents, the community center offers free child care with programming for the school year and summer. Obviously, Madison Park is a local resource and respite but I think its size and the many additions it offers allows it to be a destination park as well. If you haven't spend much time in Madison, you could do far worse than by starting here.

This place is incredible! It's super clean from top to bottom--right down to the spacious, spotless…read morerestrooms. The socks have amazing grip, and the whole setup is a ton of fun. There are multiple paths and courses with all kinds of obstacles to explore. I will say, if you're over 35, prepare yourself! Climbing between levels was no joke, and I'm definitely bringing knee pads next time for the tunnels. But everything feels sturdy and safe, which I really appreciated. My toddler had an absolute blast, and the staff were wonderful--especially when I had questions about hosting a birthday there. If you have a 2+ year old, definitely check it out!

I took my grandson for an outing when I was visiting from out of state, and we both had the best…read moretime. Fun place to take the kiddos for a quick outing

Moss Wright Park may be one of my favorite parks in the Nashville Metro area! Tucked away north of…read morethe city in Goodlettsville, Moss Wright Park has all the quintessential offerings of a city park plus a few extras! The park itself is huge covering close to 150 acres, and features multiple sports complexes for different sports including baseball, football, soccer and even volleyball! In addition there is a paved walking trail that stretches over 3 miles from entry to exit, and gets even longer if you walk the parking lots that connect the two! The walking path is one of my favorites as it is fairly scenic for a park walking path with portions covered, shrouded in trees and alongside the creek, while the other part is open-air surrounding the soccer fields and dog park, but also still next to the creek. There are also gazebos, benches, picnic tables and playgrounds scattered throughout. The above are things that you naturally find at local parks, but a bit upgraded I would say...and in addition Moss Wright has a fairly newly constructed outdoor gym spot to help with a quick circuit workout. Lastly, this park is full of history from the Bowen House to Mansker's Station plus this park is location to the Goodlettsville Welcome/Visitors Center. Parking is plentiful. No matter which entrance you come in through or what area of the park you are after, parking is available. The park and all the facilities including the restrooms are very well kept from a cleanliness and condition standpoint. Overall, Moss Wright Park is a favorite of mine...funny enough, I am headed there to get a few miles in after submitting this review!

Very cool park in Goodlettesville, Tennessee that houses a recreation of Manskers fort, sport…read morefields, a nice walking path e and just a great place to spend a bit of time. The park itself is huge and offers multiple parking areas. The tourist area building is on the property, as well. Definitely a park to check out.