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Pinkerton Park

4.7 (36 reviews)

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John M.

Cool park to walk around and simply enjoy life. A nice walking path and as I crossed the bridge on the footpath, I saw three deer. I would recommend here for a quick moment to recharge your batteries.

Hank D.

Wow what a great park for walking pups and the scenes of the turning trees during a wet autumnal day. The park is very well manicured and great efforts go to maintaining the facility. The park is a gem and offers signage on your walking distance periodically throw your stroll. The pups love the ride from Nashville to the park and were rewarded with a pups friendly experience. I will surely be back sooner then later.

Cute little art wall on the path at Pinkerton!
Kimberly S.

Love this park so much! The walking path around the actual park is an easy 1 mile. If you're feeling adventurous you can certainly go off the path and hike up to Fort Granger. This is a bit more strenuous but definitely worth the view! People are so friendly and it's totally safe to walk there alone. This is my go to place when I want a quick jaunt and it helps me get my steps in! Also they have a huge playground for the kids AND a place to hang up your hammock. Talk about AWESOME- I've only seen that in Hawaii!!

Brad H.

A great park in Franklin. Very easy and safe parking, clean and well kept grounds and neat to be somewhere with a bit of history. Wonderful place to relax and feel away from the stress of Nashville. Highly recommend as a place to explore and get some steps in walking around.

1 mile paved trail
Shannah H.

I love this little park in Franklin! It was a perfect place to run through for a light and easy 3.5-mile loop from downtown. The little bits of public art were fun and the paved trails were in great condition.

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Debi W.

Great playground completely enclosed. Something for all ages. Even an outdoor ping-pong table with 25 cent vending machine for balls. Bring your own paddles.

View from top of the hill at Pinkerton
Becca C.

I developed an early childhood grudge against this park when every school year, twice a year, they made us kiddos come here and run a timed mile around the park's paved loop. I hated every second of that mile run and nearly always got news that my time was less than average or "healthy". Anyways, I have gotten past those chubby cheek years and have grown to love this little hideaway of a park. I love bringing the pup here for a romp around and the place is great for kids, equipped with a fully decked out, youngsters dream of a hide-and-seek castle. The park is also ideal for groups of kids or teens to gather and have a birthday celebration or girl/cub scout meeting. My favorite part about Pinkerton though is the trail that leads up to the old civil war fort in the back. The view atop the hill is so pretty and perfect on a sunny fall day. Definitely looking forward to more hikes, romps and picnics at the local park.

Brandon L.

Great park for the young ones after a long day of driving. Great stop in Franklin before another day of driving tomorrow!

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Brian K.

Not as good as Crockett Park, but it's nice. As for smaller kids, the playground was diverse and has another open playspot with multiple slides. Lots of swings.

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This is such a fun park to go to and relax after work. The walking trail is super nice and right at 1 mile.

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Big. Busy. A lot of playgrounds. Bridge. Walking paths. Beautiful grounds. Family friendly. Picnic tables.

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Very nice, large city park. Be advised its not a "Dog Park" though. Have to keep dogs leashed per the signage.

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Great playground and lots of wide open space for soccer, frisbee or, football. Restrooms right near the playground.

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I love bringing the kids here! It is not as good as the other parks but it can be a very relaxing place.

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4.6
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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.

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Crockett Park

Crockett Park

4.5
(47 reviews)
6.1 mi

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.

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Aspen Grove Park Trails

4.7
(12 reviews)
2.7 mi

Aspen Grove Park is tucked away just off of Cool Springs Boulevard between business/office space…read moreand retail plazas. The plaza it sits directly behind houses McAlisters, Moe's, Burger Up, PF Changs and more. The main entrance is located on Aspen Grove even though the address shows Cool Springs Boulevard. When you pull in, you pull into a small parking lot, a brick building that houses the restrooms to the left, start of the trails to the right and then a nice brick pavilion that houses several picnic and patio tables, a fireplace/grill and a little free library station. Just beyond the pavilion is a grassy area and playground. The park has one main trail with four off shoots creating 5 paved trails each ranging from .10/mile to .60 mile. If you make a few laps you can make a nice distance out of it. Most of the trails end and start in the park area, however one ends/starts near Core Life eatery. All the paths are paved and 90% of the trails are covered in foliage. The trails also feature a few cool bridges that cross the creek, and there are a few grill/picnic areas along the trails as well. I have driven by this park for years now, and honestly am surprised at the space and trails. I am impressed with the simple layout, covered trails, cute creek and the calm that it brings, even in the middle of retail and office suites!

Absolutely beautiful and immaculately clean! This is such a pristine location with many different…read morebirds for us avid birdwatchers. My brother used his Audubon app to attract all different kinds of birds we don't typically see in Cali. So much fun. The stream is running pretty hard right now and it's full of tiny trout. The trees are green and full of leaves. We definitely enjoyed a lovely morning in the park!

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Winstead Hill Park

Winstead Hill Park

4.4
(8 reviews)
2.5 mi

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

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More difficult steps to get to top.
More difficult steps to get to top.
They've got these cute bird houses throughout the trail.
They've got these cute bird houses throughout the trail.
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Percy Warner Park

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4.7
(133 reviews)
9.4 mi

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!

Percy Warner is the best place for walking, hiking, running, or even biking (if you are brave…read moreenough for the hills). With many options for paved or dirt/gravel paths you can find something for each occasion. My personal favorite is the 5.8 mile loop. I have yet to brave the 11.2 mile loop. Beware of the stairs and hills! If you go during the weekday you might even spot a celebrity- perhaps Keith Urban *hint hint*

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5.8 mile loop. Beautiful fall colors.
5.8 mile loop. Beautiful fall colors.
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Beautiful fall colors.

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Beautiful fall colors.

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