Great park with excellent views!! BIG hill to walk up, but then levels out. Great views and…read morehistory. It is a hidden gem.

Stayed here for two nights for a stop over headed to Townsend Tennessee…read more Upon receiving the email, there is a laundry list of rules. I have literally been all over the world, and this was more rules than I have ever seen somewhere in my life. Being that it was Easter weekend, we did not really come in contact with the front office, so all of the abundance of rules did not really have any effect on us at this particular visit. All of the sites are extremely close together, so be sure to say hi to your neighbor anytime you go outside. Overall, not many places to stay in the area, but this is OK for a night or two.

We used campers RV Park for 1 night which was a same day booking. Amanda helped us on an on call…read moreand gave us complete rundown of late check in instructions. The features include WIFI, picnic area, fire pit, pet waste station, dumpster, playground, vending machine, bathhouse and laundry. The space was very private and extremely quiet/clean. We paid about $60 for a night which was definitely on the higher end but we get the features as part of the cost. The location is right off of I-65 highway and isn't too big of a detour. The only minus here is RV campers aren't allowed to use the bathrooms since cabins do not have one and the bathrooms are exclusively allocated to cabin customers. That definitely is a deterrent since the idea of an RV spot is also to pay and use shower/bath services.

Hidden in plain sight just a few blocks off of Franklin Road in Brentwood, Maryland Way Park is a…read moresmall, simple space that offers a .3-mile paved walking path, a few metal workout/activity stations, benches, and a pergola with a picnic table...plus metal horse sculptures and a time capsule buried on the grounds that cannot be opened until 2046! The park is clean and well maintained. A good portion of the green space is designed to let water runoff from the main road travel through, so there are lots of gullies and indentions in a good portion of the green areas. There is still a decent area that allows for grass play without issue. There are no public facilities or dedicated parking. You have to find parking in one of the nearby business lots. Overall, it is a no-frills public space with an interesting history, that happens to be wedged between businesses, hotels and a Whataburger. Solid 3.5 for a public space and a spot to enjoy a leisurely walk close to all the action of Brentwood.

In the middle of the beautiful business park (really, not being ironic, as business parks go,…read moreMaryland Farms is a beautiful specimen of the genre) you can find a 7-acre oasis with walking/jogging trail, exercise stations and a couple of benches. On a sunny weekend afternoon, we nearly had the park for ourselves and the traffic on adjacent Maryland Way is not too noticeable thanks to the topography of the park. (Although there wasn't much traffic since it was a Sunday. Traffic noise might be more noticeable during a busy weekday.) Given the amount of wealth coursing through Brentwood, I think the city (or perhaps some private sponsors) could spruce up the park a little. Many of the exercise stations have faded signs/instructions or seem to have pieces missing. And it might be nice if there were a picnic table or two in addition to the two benches. My biggest gripe is probably the fact that there is no obvious place to park. We parked in an unmarked lot that was nearby the park, but there was no connecting pathway to the park itself. It wasn't a big deal for us to scramble up and down a couple of short grassy hillsides, but I can imagine it being an issue for some other folks. I did like the interpretive sign explaining the history of the Maryland Farms area, which was apparently a 400-acre horse farm until the 1970s!

Quiet, green, clean in early afternoon during the week. The trees were beautiful and lots of…read moresitting areas. Didn't explore much, wrong shoes on Will visit more often as it's close to home.

Overall, a pleasant park to get out and just unwind from the daily grind. I enjoyed walking the…read morewalking trail and for a Thursday afternoon, it was not overly busy, but there were several people there.

Tony and I enjoy hiking around different parks..Now I call it hiking, even if there are no caves,…read morewaterfalls or mountains involved....it's basically a word I use for just plain walking around sometimes..Like here...at Winstead Park...we didn't actually hike we parked our car and took a very nice walk. We first went over and read the signs about the history of the park and the military that was there. Then we walked out the paved path. It was very nice walk among the trees and the pathway winds along the pathway of the grounds. There are a few benches in the park. There is no picnic tables in this section of the park. It is a nice area. You can walk, jog, walk your doggies or even bike if you want to. It is really nice and sort of level, with just a little up and down grades, nothing very major. You can easily take your children here and have a great time. Back at the parking lot area there is the public bathrooms for your use and they are very clean. To the left of the restrooms the path winds up hill a little bit with some steps where you will find the cannons and monuments. It is a very nice park with great over view of Franklin. A very important battle was fought here during the Civil War. It is a nice park to visit especially if you are into the historical facts of area or following the parks and facts about the Civil War. Like me??? Yep like Me !!! If you can go here, please do...if you know anything about me, you know I enjoy FREE and of course this lovely park is absolutely FREE to enjoy...can you believe that...? Enjoy!!!

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.

No amazing nature views but lots of people watching to be done with men doing pull-ups in the…read moreparking area, people playing sports, and construction on houses nearby. It's next to the Sports Complex and Miss Peggy's Dog Park. Many people walk their dogs here and some let their small dogs out of the car without leashes. There's plenty of space to park and many paths as well as calm neighborhoods for dog walking. I was a bit surprised with how clean the paved walking area was considering there weren't many (maybe any?) trash cans. Tower Park is a convenient stop with people watching, a dog park, and other amenities, but I enjoyed Concord Park a lot more and it's a short 3 minute drive away.

Great little neighborhood playground! I wish that more neighborhoods around here had playgrounds in…read morethem. Little Tikes equipment, with a couple things to climb and slide, an animal matching game, tic-tac-toe, and a separate climbing structure. Two baby swings and two regular swings, and a truck. Very safe as it is on a cul-de-sac, and lots of grass to roam around too. Has a trash can but no bathroom since it is just a little neighborhood. We enjoyed stopping here! One swing needs some fixing but otherwise fun! Great reason to consider living in Champan's Crossing!

Serenity, beauty, tranquility, lush, green, nature escape...several words that come to mind when I…read morethink of Timberland Park. We stumbled upon the park while driving the Trace and decided to stop for a quick stroll and stretch. We were pleasantly surprised with the immaculate trails (perfect t for walking or running), and the lush greenery that surrounded it. The trails are marked so it's easy to navigate, and you're never too far from the car. As we were walking a light drizzle began and the sound of the wind and the rain falling on the trees was magical. Timberland Park is a place that takes you away from the city and into a world of nature and calm. If we lived here I would frequent the park and run the trails. They also have swings and benches along the way for a rest or a lovely place to sit down and journal or ponder life. The park is very well kept and the ranger does a good job of making sure people know when it's closing time. They have porter potties available if necessary as well. I wish we had more time to explore because I am sure there are wonders throughout the park that I have missed, but maybe I'll discover them next time, Highly recommend Timberland Park for exercise, recreation, personal reflection time, or just a pretty picture.

I am so grateful to have gotten out here on a breezy spring day, beautiful trails and striking…read morequietness that brought a deep sense of calm. Nothing but sweet nature sounds like birds and leaves in the wind. Pups are allowed on some trails and ours really enjoyed it! There is a visitor center with restrooms and maps, then even had some live acoustic guitar music being played by a sweet gentleman! Some parts of the trail were closed due to flooding, but we still got a great workout in! Excited to return.