FYI- The park/beach area is the first entrance on right (as you're heading down Swinging Bridge Rd)read more

Bathrooms are closed and it's April 23rd! Sign on door says "bathrooms closed for winter season"…read moreIMHO why should they be closed at all? People fish at this lock, all year any day about 50 people are fishing here kids and adults alike. Open the bathrooms!!!

This area was once known as the Old Hickory Triangle, a commercial spot in the Old Hickory…read moreneighborhood from the 1920s to the 1940s. It was purchased by Nashville Parks and Recreation, who opened a park on the property in 2013. The land was developed into Veterans Park, which is managed by the Veterans Memorial Park of Old Hickory nonprofit group that works to specifically honor veterans from the 37138 zip code. The organization has ceremonies on every Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Itself, it is a small plot of land, at only less than half an acre. It has a gazebo, and many plaques commemorating various sets of Old Hickory neighborhood veterans from different wars. There's a lot of charm parked into this pocket park, and it will pull a patriotic string on your heart.

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.

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.

Two Rivers Park may be one of my favorite parks in the Nashville metro area! If you have ever…read moredriven on Briley near Opry Mills, then you have seen either the water park or pedestrian bridge, both of which are just a small part of what makes Two Rivers Park such a cool spot! The main draw of Two Rivers for me is the Greenway trails and of course the pedestrian bridge that crosses the Cumberland river and provides gorgeous views and a solid backdrop for a walk. The trails at Two Rivers are some of the most active in the city as at any given time of the day there are folks walking, blading, biking, jogging, etc...I spend most of my time when at the park on the greenway, it's well kept, well maintained, clean and peaceful. Outside of the trails, the park features a skate park, the water park, a golf course and a few other activity based areas. They also have a lot of public space and gazebos you can rent for parties and such. The park is huge, so you can access it from several areas from Briley, McGavock or Shelby Bottoms. The main entrance is just off of Briley, which is where I usually go, as parking is plentiful and it is a good start/stop point when hitting the greenway...plus the pedestrian bridge is right there! Overall, I really enjoy Two Rivers Park!

I went here looking for a place to take a long walk or run. It was a little confusing to follow and…read morethere was a lot of trash lying around. There's a dog park next door so beware if you don't like a lot of dogs. I did get my steps in and saw a beautiful bridge and some water.

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

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.

This park was founded in 2012. It has a swimming pool... and not much else except 84 acres of…read morerolling greenery. There's about two miles of paved greenway, so you can knock it out in about an hour, if you don't get distracted with wildlife or the lake. It's beautiful and lush here- you'd forget you are in the city. It's paved and really easy, and is between the Old Hickory Community Center and the golf course, so it's well worth the visit if you are in the neighborhood.

I am in a deeply committed, borderline unhealthy relationship with this park. I've spent an…read moreirresponsible amount of my life here and it keeps turning me into an endurance athlete against my will. First 100+ mile bike ride? Here. First ultra marathon? Here. At this point I'm one trail run away from qualifying for something I didn't sign up for. I also golf here more than a retired grandpa in Florida. Like, aggressively. If you need a tee time, sorry, I might already be there. I've made friends, ran races, had full character development arcs, and I see the same deer so often that we're basically on a "head nod" basis. I've named them. They know my schedule. One of them owes me money. Honestly, Nashville Parks should either sponsor me, put my name on a bench, or issue a restraining order.

Shelby Park in East Nashville has quickly become one of my favorite parks to hit up for a weekday…read moreevening or weekend afternoon walk! I have been making my way to all the Metro parks and Shelby Park sits high on my list right now, and for good reason! The park is well equipped with all the park staples and even a few specialty areas. I come here for the trails, as I love wandering around the park, through the woods, by the golf course and around the water. Just something about it all that makes the walks a bit more enjoyable. In addition to the trails the park offers the classic park offerings such as playgrounds, gazebos and sporting fields. The park is well kept and clean. All parks are a bit worn and dated, but it is not enough to detract from the park itself. Nashville does a good job keeping the parks in good working order, as well as clean. Overall, I am a fan of Shelby Park!

This is my happy place. I got married here back in 2006 under the gazebo. And since then we visit…read morehere often for picnics, fishing, birthday parties or just to relax by the water. We have so many happy memories here. There are multiple tables, grills, trash bins and shelters around the park for everyone to enjoy a picnic. They have a huge shelter available to rent with a kitchen for bigger parties or weddings. A nice doc with benches to fish from and a long sidewalk along the water. Its clean, super shady and well kept. Convenient bathrooms, volley ball net, playground and more. I can't say enough good things about the place. Go yourself and enjoy!

I'm not exactly sure why Rockland qualifies as a "recreation area" and not a full blown park, but…read moreit's a pretty neat area to spend a summer day. It's out in Hendersonville on Old Hickory Lake, and it has a handful of pavilions (five I think) as well as several picnic tables. There is a boat ramp at Rockland, and a lot of people fish or launch their boats from the area. I've been to a handful of picnics and large, organized "get-togethers" (as my family calls them) at Rockland. There is plenty of room for the little ones to run around or for a game of football or frisbee. Rockland has a pretty nice view of the lake, and it's right beside the Old Hickory Dam. There's a great stretch of shore near the dam that makes for some of the best fishing in the area, and it's a lovely place to just take a walk or enjoy the scenery. Not my favorite park in the greater Nashville area, but possibly my favorite in Hendersonville.