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    Percy Warner Park

    4.7 (132 reviews)

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    Andrea O.

    This park in Belle Meade has miles and miles of paved and rough trails to explore. Parking can be an issue. Take water and plan bathroom breaks accordingly. There's a restroom at the golf course about 1/2 mile to the right from the main access. Trails can be traversed on foot, horse, and some by bike.

    Christie B.

    I really like this park in Nashville. It's so big that I still have not begun to see everything the park has to offer. I usually even get a little lost most times when I hike there. I highly recommend going to this park and spending the day.

    Rachel L.

    My favorite park in all of Nashville! Hundreds of trails. Clean and well kept. Perfectly central location. This will likely be one of my shorter reviews, but I'm not sure what else to say. Parking is a breeze. Hope everyone goes at some point, I'm there at least twice a month, and never dull. Great workout every single time. #warnerparksforlife

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    Jasmine C.

    If you want a good hikey hike this is the park to go to. Several trails for you to explore that will get your heart P U M P I N G!

    On the way to the Mossy Ridge trail
    Don K.

    Hiked the Mossy Ridge trail during a visit to Nashville. 5.3 miles with almost a 1000 feet elevation gain. Just what I needed! It's a loop and no specific viewpoints, but just surrounded by trees. Ground was mostly packed dirt, but some were more rocky. Good use of the hillside.

    Cuey M.

    Massive park and even had a port a potty in the middle of no where, it was also clean! Ton of historical landmarks which has been recently restored. Bring something comfortable, because there's a ton of walking. I brought sunflower seeds and wore boots, don't do what I did.

    Brady R.

    Such a fun park and a great way to kick off the 2021 new year with perfect weather and outdoor time with friends, in a socially distanced way. It was very close from our friend's place and the drive here from downtown Nashville was amazing. We ended up walking along the main driving road, which was about 3.5 miles round trip. Lots of people were out and about, walking their dogs, running, biking, dancing, and enjoying the sunshine. The best part: it's free! Would highly recommend checking out if you need some nature time and don't wanna drive too far from the city.

    Brandi H.

    Percy Warner managed the Nashville Railway and Light Company, playing a major role in financing loans against streetcars for the Nashville Parks Board from 1900-1914. He served as director for six different Nashville banks and businesses, and became Chairman of the Nashville Parks Board in 1926. This Board began to search for a large recreational area to be a new Nashville park. Percy Warner's son-in-law, Senator Luke Lea (founder of the Tennessean) offered to donate 868 acres owned by his real estate firm in Bellevue on several conditions: the land be used as a park and not a zoo or for any athletics other than gold, his real estate firm would retain the title to the water supply reservoir, and that a year be allowed to move livestock over the land in a slower pace. Local gossips felt this wasn't done in the interest of the city, but in Lea's desire to boost the property values of adjacent property also owned by his real estate company. Nevertheless, the Nashville Parks Board approved Lea's gift to Nashville September 26th, 1927. Fifteen farming families were uprooted to make this park a reality. Percy Warner died in June 1927, and four days later, the Parks board voted unanimously to name the park after him. Percy's widow donated $20,000 to the project. Negotiations sparred over acquiring new land. The Warner Park Nature Center was built in 1973. Percy Warner Park today has 1,991 acres of land. It has picnic shelters, walking/jogging trails, hiking trails, horse trails, mountain bike trails and a golf course. It's three hiking trails are: Warner Woods Trail (2.5 mile loop), the Mossy Ridge Trail (4.5 mile loop), and the Cane Connector Trail (1 mile, one way). Print a map! I've gotten lost hiking in these woods quite often, and cellular service isn't great in the woods. But it's beautiful. Even driving around, I can't recommend the Warner Parks enough. Make a plan, try to hit all of the trails.

    Jeremy M.

    An absolute must visit if you're anywhere near the area. Miles and miles of paved trails to hike with a few unpaved trails as well. The grounds are well kept, the views whether high or low are fantastic! There are several different entrances, so do your research or just try different routes when you go. Taking a walk up the Percy Warner Stairs (Steps) can give you a decent workout! But the view from the top is worth it. There's also several places you can reserve picnic tables etc for events or just a family day at the parks.

    Christine D.

    Wonderful park with plenty of well-maintained trails to explore! Can get very busy on the weekends, so if you can make it over on a weekday, it's really nice and quiet.

    The most brilliant time of year-Fall!
    Maddie H.

    Percy Warner Park in West Nashville is one of the best places to come for your outdoor fix. I've seen people hiking, running, cycling and playing with their dogs. My favorite trailhead was the Belle Meade Trailhead which was marked by a set of large stairs and a flagpole at the entrance. At the top of the stone stairs there is another set of wooden steps straight ahead to the Warner Woods trail which is a nice 2.5 mile loop. This trail has a few ups and downs but is on the easier side. The park is so serene with the canopy of trees and the feeling of suddenly being so far away from the bustle of Nashville. However, it is consistently pretty busy in the park, so when I lived nearby I would try and come early and beat the mid-morning "traffic". If you enjoy this park check out the Edwin Warner Park which is equally as enjoyable and scenic. Both Warner Parks are great for those living in the area but aren't too far from downtown Nashville if you want to make the 20-25 minutes over here.

    Had to work off the fried chicken and catfish
    Meanole M.

    Beautiful park just a few miles outside of downtown Nashville. Pristine!!!!!! Not a single piece of trash seen on our 3.5 mile trail loop. 4 stars because there were no trash cans or restrooms that I could see. Someone told me there was a bathroom about two miles from where we were. This park is huge. There were several other trails available. The park is situated in a beautiful neighborhood. The 3.5 mile trail was flat, but the walk up to the trail was spectacular. Straight up for about a half mile. This park is a must see if you are in Nashville.

    Alexis B.

    Percy Warner Park is one of the two parks that make up the Warner Parks (the other is Edwin Warner Park). The parks are pretty massive - 3,200 acres featuring 16.75 miles of hiking trails! I visited the Percy Warner Park yesterday when I was nearby in order to hike the Warner Woods Trail (a 2.8-mile loop through the woods). Because it was a Monday, I was able to find parking near the Percy Warner Park Stairs (at the Belle Meade Blvd. entrance to the park). From there, I walked up the stairs, and the trail was really easy to find (marked well throughout by white paint on trees along the trail). The trail is heavily-trafficked, even on a Monday. (Lots of runners and hikers!) The Warner Parks are popular! But it's a pretty trail, and it was easy enough to get around people even during COVID. I'd happily check out more of the park system another time (there are some paved trails that seem better for running - since I'm not much of a trail runner - too clumsy!). But - FYI - bathrooms are far and few between, and the park can be quite crowded, making parking difficult at more peak hours (I recommend checking the park out on off-days or during off-hours if you can.

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    Well maintained trails and beautiful scenery. Lots of deer and maybe a wild pig. Some trail challenges rocks and roots, but all doable.

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    A solid park with decent trails.

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    Great local hike or walk. Dog on leash friendly. Nice views from high points. Trails marked okay but could be better.

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    Beautiful place. We hike here whenever the weather is good. Come at all different times of day and year to get a variety of experiences.

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    Yes, they can swim in the creeks and are allowed throughout all the trails in the Warner Parks (with the exception of the Burch Reserve trail).

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