Been coming here for YEARS and I still haven't gotten bored, which says a lot because I get bored easily. Farmers market season? I'm here every single week like it's a scheduled personality trait. The food is phenomenal dangerously good. It's not a "go hiking, break a sweat" park, it's more of a lay on the grass, rot peacefully, people watch kind of park. Very cute. Very chill. Also a solid date spot if you're trying to seem outdoorsy without actually doing outdoorsy things. read more

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Sevier Park is a nice enough park, though somewhat small. There is a community center attached and the overall park has a pleasant enough vibe. I had my lunch here, sitting on a little bench at the basketball court. There are also tennis courts. All in all, a nice enough park. read more

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This is a great old park to eat lunch or meander around and see the old buildings or swing on the swings. My mother and daddy met at this park back in the 60's. read more

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Sevier Park in Nashville's is a charming urban oasis. Spanning nearly 20 acres, its lush greenery, shaded walking trails, and serene creek offering a peaceful retreat. Restaurants, bars, and breweries nearby. read more

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This is one of my fav parks perfect location great place to walk and enjoy the area I typically bike ride here then go eat at bar taco which is one of my fav spots in that area read more

Great Oasis Of Shade Trees and Playground Equipment: This park gives an excellent reprieve from the blistering sun and give kids a nice place to play on the playground equipment, swing, play catch or whatever uses their energy up! My son likes this park and it is super close to the house so we are regulars. The people are also pretty friendly here too. Lots of kids for playmates for the day. People also use the covered structures for park birthday parties and such... Tuesday's are a smaller farmers market with live music and some toy/games for the kids. read more

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Great all around park!m with the perfect location (by 12 South). There is a nice paved sidewalk that runs through the park- a great trail for running or walking (about 1/2 mile all the way around). There are several runners (and dogs) any time of the day, and quite a few people picnicking on the grass (weather permitting). There is also a playground, basketball court, tennis court, and a few picnic tables. The only downfalls are 1. Lighting at night is AWFUL!! 2. Water fountains do not work and 3. Not enough trash cans. read more

Lovely and well maintained park with plenty of jogging paths, hills for picnics, and playgrounds for kids. I would definitely recommend packing a blanket to sit and enjoy a sunset on the hill. You could even pack a lunch to enjoy on your break to sit on the creek wall near the walking bridges if you like. If you live in the neighborhood, this is a great place to take a walk and get away (or towards) the bustle of Twelve South. By the community center, you can find several tennis courts to enjoy as well. Make sure you're ready to make new friends, as I've always found myself engaging in new conversations with families and new acquaintances here. Perhaps due to the quality scenery, everyone is willing to strike up a chat with friendly strangers. It's such a fun, tranquil place for a walk around. I highly suggest you bring your dog out for a stroll! read more

Sevier Park is a small-ish park in the heart of 12 South. There's a lovely walking path loop, a playground, tons of lawn (great for a picnic, a hang, or throwing a ball around), and more (basketball court, community center, etc.). It's a lovely little park to explore if you live in or are exploring the 12 South area. I love to take a walk through the park if we're early for brunch or dinner at a nearby restaurant - a beautiful, shaded, very green, peaceful park! read more

Opening in 1945, with 20 acres, this park boasts a community center, a playground, public restrooms, a picnic shelter, basketball courts, tennis courts, and a paved walking/jogging path. The land was owned by the grandchildren of the late Col. Granville Sevier, and sold to the city in 1945 for $41,000. Before the Sevier family owned the property, it was a French trading post. I love a misnomer, and by 1955, this park was often being referred to as "John Sevier Park" (John Sevier being the first governor of Tennessee, and great uncle of the actual namesake, Granville Sevier). It's a really good size park, in a bustling neighborhood. It was almost impossible to find parking and even harder to take pictures without people in it- so that should give you some idea of it's popularity and relevance today. This park is well maintained, and has a lot to offer. read more

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Officially one of my favorite parks in Nashville! Conveniently located near most of the major restaurants and bars by 12th south. A great place to go for a walk, jog, or to play with your dog. Seems super kid friendly as well. A decent walking path that goes throughout and lots of greenery. Really made me feel more like I was back in upstate NY (my hometown) instead of Nashville, which was a welcome change of pace. Highly recommend if you're looking for a nice picnic spot, place to go for a walk or run, or to play fetch with your dog read more

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Staying in Nashville 12 South for the weekend we were lucky enough to have Sevier Park within walking distance of our AirBNB on Paris Ave. Since a Yelper's vacation usually means plenty of eating, I decided we also needed to get some steps in, so after breakfast we headed over to the park. There were bike rentals available near the entrance, but we opted to go on foot. It was a cloudy fall day, but the clouds did't interfere with the foliage throughout the park. We walked along the paths and across small stone bridges which went over a small brook that runs through the park. We passed children playing on a few playground equipped with swings, slides, and monkey bars as well as basketball and tennis courts. Aside from the path there were plenty of grassy areas and a few hills to explore. The park is also the site of the historic Sunnyside house and there are signs with little blurbs written so you can get a history lesson in. We walked passed a pavilion with grills available and in the park's parking lot there were food trucks arriving on Sunday morning! I was a little sad that we had already eaten breakfast because one had crepes, and I love crepes, but I reminded myself that I had come here to combat calories, not consume them. This is a lovely little park, and if I lived in the area I'm sure I would be walking it regularly. There is even a community center on site which offers a gym complete with new equipment and fitness classes for very reasonable daily use fees, unfortunately it was closed Sunday. read more

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As I sit on the edge of the dry creek bed, watching a couple and their two perfectly precious toddler girls play on the slides, it occurs to me this is the most relaxed I have been in a long time. Sevier Park is lovely. Located in a residential area, everything is shady and green, quiet, and I could easily fall asleep beneath a big leafy tree. Before today, I had driven past the park several times, and it never looked busy. Come here if you're looking for somewhere peaceful to bring a book, take a stroll, play some soccer. It's great. read more

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It's a shame that on my first go 'round in Nashville, I never came here. Granted (in my defense), Nashville was a different city and there wasn't nearly as much city exploration as there is now. But, still. Sevier Park wasn't *that* far away from where I lived. I definitely missed out. That was then. This is now. Sevier Park is a gorgeous contained green space of hills, mature trees, bridges, a comfortable pavilion for lunching, a playground for the kiddos, and some of the lushest greenest green I have seen in the 615. While it's not exceptionally large, there is plenty of room in which to walk, while (away) and wax (philosophic or poetic). Sitting on the edge of the 12 South neighborhood and at the entrance to the south-of-Nashville opulence of Oak Hill and the like, there's little wonder why Sevier Park is laid out to be so inviting, well-kept and, well, fancy-looking. It's the zip code, folks. Good for walking, a game of tennis or an afternoon of letting the kids/dog tire themselves out, Sevier Park is a must-experience green space in a city that has some pretty great ones. Parking is easy enough in the park's lot or across Granny White in the gravel overrun. One of the upsides to the rain and melting snow is that it provides a calm waterway for park goers. Check it out before it dries up (by mid-summer). read more

This park is my lunchtime sanctuary. -It's a great place for a quick walk before settling in back at the old desk. -It's a great place to sit by some moving water, or sit on the hill in the sunshine. -It's historical, what with the civil war era buildings, which now appropriately house the Metropolitan Historical Commission and Metropolitan Historic Zoning Commission. -It's a community event space what with the beer festival, concert series and farmers market being held there at various times during the year. -It's also a great place to park your car if you're in a bind for parking in the 12south neighborhood. I mean I probably wouldn't recommend doing it all the time, but I've never heard of anyone getting in trouble or being towed for doing it. -They have basketball courts, a very shabby baseball diamond and a jungle gym. -There are picnic shelters and ample parking near them. I'm a fan! read more

This park has become quite the nice neighborhood park compared to what it used to be back in the day. It is so close to my house that I love to take my dog down to let her chase the squirrels. There are two different playground areas for kids of all sizes to play on. There are two covered shelters to use for events. Many people don't realize that there is a basketball court and tennis court on the back side of the park on Lealand (10th). The grounds are kept up pretty nice and on warm days you will see people out on blankets or hanging out in hammocks tied between the tall trees. There is a nice little stream that runs down through the 12th Ave side of the park and winds around to the playground. There is a paved walking trail as well. I use the sidewalk in front of the park as a cut through on my way down to the restaurants and bars in 12 South and I have actually felt pretty safe at night doing that since it is pretty well lit. The only thing missing, in my opinion, is a dog park. There are so many people in this neighborhood who are always out with their dogs. It would be nice to have a central location to take them all to socialize. read more

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Very simple, beautiful park with a great location. It has a small playground, a covered picnic table area, a few sport courts, and a large lawn with people laid out everywhere. Only a 5 minute walk from the best 12th South restaurants, Sevier Park is so much fun to take a picnic to or hang out at after grabbing Las Paletas. Bring your blanket, eno, book, and a friend and spend a nice Fall day laid out here. read more

We came here as a children's birthday party was heading out. Pros: Large, spacious park with beautiful mature trees throughout. Cons: Litter everywhere (could have been from the party, who knows) They apparently have a tornado warning testing facility really nearby, because the very loud alarm went off and scared literally ALL the children. The littler playground for the smaller children had the bouncy soft paving of sorts to keep children from being seriously hurt if they were to fall, however, it's in horrible disrepair, cracked everywhere with chunks missing. Playground equipment is really dingy dirty. I expect this, however, the overall aesthetic of this park is that no one cares for it. With a few improvements it could be really nice, but I'm afraid it missed the mark for me and my family. I hope they get a groundskeeper for the area! read more

Beautiful lovely park where families and puppies all get together and play in Nashville! There are playgrounds and water fountains and tennis courts and a community center and massive lawns and shade and sun and a creek where dogs and kids both splash around and get muddy. Plus a historic home that you can read about from the outside-- but don't go in, despite the fact that there are hours posted and reading material meant for tourists to grab. Other than the people in that home, all the Nashvillagers in the park are really friendly and it's a great place to spend a lazy weekend day! read more

Sevier Park is a wonderful little park located at the south of Nashville's charming 12 South district. It's halfway between Lipscomb University and several great shops and restaurants like 12 South Taproom and Portland Brew. It's a perfect spot to spend an afternoon reading a book or playing with your kids...or dogs. Sevier certainly isn't a big park. In fact, you can probably tour the whole place on foot in less than a half an hour. However, it has several swing sets and areas for kids to play, and the park is home to the historic and beautifully restored Sunnyside Mansion. Because of its proximity to the Lipscomb area and several pretty reputable places of business, Sevier Park is perfectly safe, and there's plenty of room for parking. It's not quite as enormous as Shelby Park or as beautiful as Centennial, but if you're in the 12 South area, you'll find Sevier to be the best spot to take a walk or read a book. read more

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I really like Sevier Park. It large enough and far enough away from any large roads or buildings that you can still feel away from things. It's usually not very crowded, which is surprising considering how many people frequent the area. It's nice to not have to compete for space like you do at Centennial. I enjoy the hills as opposed to the flatter terrains of many area parks. The trails are nice for bike riders. There are lots of places to perch and read a book or have a conversation with friends. Take advantage of the next sunny day to buy a popsicle from Las Paletas and walk it over to Sevier Park. Bring a book, friend, or pet and you can enjoy a relaxing day at the park. read more

I know I always say this, but I think this time I really mean it - I think Sevier park is my new favorite Nashville park! The old (circa 1852) Sunnyside house and the stone fence around the perimeter give this park a historic character unique to the city's urban parks. Rolling hills make the walking/jogging trails more interesting, and are pleasing to the eye. Benches and trash cans with dog waste baggies line the trail, which seems to help keep the park clean. When I was there recently, the grass was super green, kids were enjoying the playground, and people were jogging and walking their dogs. The park offers basketball and tennis courts, some great old trees, a playground, a soccer field complete with goals, a (rather pitiful) baseball diamond, and a shelter with picnic tables. A stone-lined creek winds through Sevier, with a couple of picturesque footbridges going over it. After playing in the park, stop by the Frothy Monkey or Formaggeria Corrieri on 12th Ave. S for a casual lunch, or, if you're into architecture, check out the old neighborhood just south of the park. If you live in Nashville and have never been to Sevier Park, I'd definitely recommend making a visit - in addition to being a fun, relaxing, and pretty place to spend some time, it's a good reminder of our city's history, the natural beauty of Middle Tennessee, and the exceptional quantity and quality of the public parks available to us Nashvillians. read more

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I love this park, it's just great. Not to mention the farmers market is always fun. Coming in December is an even bigger reason to love Sevier Park. On 12/10/11 The 12 South Winter Warmer will take place. The 12 South Winter Warmer is Nashville's first and only winter beer festival. This will be an epic day in Sevier Park showcasing the finest stouts, porters, barley wines, winter seasonal's, and barrel-aged beers. To make this event an even more memorable time for our guests it will be limited to 750 people. Tickets will go on sale October 14th at 9 AM CST, and are $45. read more

Sevier Park is an urban park located in the 12th South neighborhood. This is a great cozy little spot just past all the boutiques and restaurants along 12th South. The park is pretty small, you could see end to end, but they do have a nice winding, paved pathway through the park. The trees are large and developed and when the breeze is blowing, it is just plain pleasant. This is the place to go for a stroll hand in hand with your hunny after you both bought some gourmet popsicles at Las Paletas. The popsicle shop is caddy corner to the entrance of the park on 12th. Or go and get some Coffee at the Frothy Monkey just 1 block up, and then talk a walk. They have some double swings to sit and talk. read more

Great park located in the 12 South area. There are small playground areas for kids, tennis court, basketball court, soccer field, a covered area for eating, and great hills for reading or hanging out. The park is hilly and beautiful. They have a walking path but it does not cover the complete park. Close walking distance to the stores in 12 south. read more

Our park is about to get a $4 million dollar facelift! Yeah! It may be a bit of a pain when they rebuild the center...but it will be totally worth it. So buy a Sloco sammy or a Las Paletas and meander on over. Love the 'hood! read more

Sevier park is an urban park located in the historic neighborhood of 12 South - also known as "My Hood!". The neighborhood is definitely one of the trendy and up'n'coming neighborhoods in Nashville's urban revival. There's a plethora of restaurants within walking distance, and the 12 South Farmer's market gathers in the park every Tuesday. I really like how the park has two areas where you could have a large party near the kids play gyms and such. One of the areas is reservable (although I'm not sure how one reserves it... I guess Metro must have a website for that) and the other area is not able to be reserved. The early afternoon on weekdays and daytime (anytime) on weekends the park is full of parents and their young children playing on the gyms. At the same time, you can generally find neighborhood folk (like me!) resting under the trees out on the lawn - or find college kids studying books... and each other in a PG kind of way (oh, to be young and in love...) All and all, I like the park. The one and only negative is that there are no doggie poop bag stations in the park. Um, my dogs poop. I don't know about your dogs, but mine poop. It's a nice convenience (available in every other Metro park that I can think of) to have a doggie poop bag station. I wish they would add one here. read more

Just dropped in while passing through Nashville. We ate dinner at a picnic table during sunset with lots of space to ourselves. Our dogs were able to stretch their legs but we kept them on a pretty short leash because there were several small groups spread around us. Pleasant, well-maintained, seemed like a good area. read more

Sevier Park is my friend Cooper's favorite place in the world to spend an afternoon. I should mention that Cooper is a black lab with more energy than I'll ever have, but he does love this place. As do I. It's right smack in the middle of the 12 South neighborhood, and is always bustling with activity--they have a great playground for the kids (and kids at heart) and a sidewalk for running/walking that goes throughout the entire park. As previously mentioned in another review, it's not a huge park comparatively, but perfect for this neighborhood. Dogs are allowed, but are supposed to remain on leashes (although, if you have a very well-behave dog that will stay around you, they've been seen off the leash). There are doggy "clean up" bags provided throughout the park which is nice. On a typical sunny afternoon, you'll see people playing soccer, using the tennis courts, laying on blankets reading books, playing with dogs, and kids all over the playground. Great neighborhood park. I'm a fan... read more

This is my favorite place to go chill on pretty days. Lots of green space. Great playground for the kids. The kids love to ride their scooters on the walking path and I can sit right up on top of the hill and watch them without having to follow them around :) When we get hot, we just head over to Las Paletas for a popsicle. read more

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This park is great with walking paths, grassy fields, and playgrounds for the kids! On Tuesday's in the summer, the farmers market is awesome. There are food trucks, local vendors, and farm stands for fresh veggies. So many young families visit this park and it's a great place to relax, walk around, or jog. There is also a community center that has descent gym offerings. Living in the area, I am so appreciative to have a park like this close by! read more

What a weird little park: it's as if someone said: let's build a park, but any part of that park which isn't leveled out for playgrounds, let's just leave completely rugged. So you go to this park, and for being two blocks, it's not even at all. The playgrounds: that's fine, but the open space is like no other park I've seen. On top of that, there's these houses that seem to be lying empty near the north corner of the park, and I don't get that at all. I imagine that the farmer's market is pretty good, but that's a different review. This park must be heaven sent for people who live in the area, but as an unbiased non-local, I'm not too impressed. read more

A shady quiet park to relax in. Definitely grab a popsicle outside the entrance to the park, then stroll or find a park bench to enjoy!

January gave us a lovely parting gift for 2011-temperatures in the 60s with some sunshine! What better way to celebrate than with a grade-school-throw-back kickball game with your buddies? We did just that. This park is lovely place to hang out. The tennis courts look brand new, there are several play structures for kiddos, and a path that winds around the park. There are also lots of hills for sitting and picnicing and an area that's more than flat enough for a kickball game. All located conveniently down the street from many delicious 12th south establishments. (Coffee or Paletas definitely recommended as a take along treat!) read more

If there is any park In town I feel safe at...it's this one! Grab a gourmet Popsicle at las paletas while your riding your bike or walking your dog. Our little league team also has their annual parties here! Kids love the playground! read more

I LOVE going to this park. The location on 12S is great and in walking distance to all the great businesses this neighborhood has to offer. The park has 2 shelters for get-togethers/parties/lunch/etc. along with walkways and kids play areas. The layout works well, with a big open field toward the back for games and such and a sloping field facing 12S for sunbathers and picnickers. Also, be on the lookout for all the events held here like the 12S Winter Warmer, the 12S Concert Series, the Sevier Park Festival (May 4, 2013) and many more! read more

This is one of my favorite places to just stroll in Nashville. There is a paved walkway but it isn't a mile loop or anything, it doesn't even circle the park. It's nice to just walk around, for a picnic, or to just plop down and read a book. Lots of families come here, lots of kids and dogs. There are basketball courts and a playground. They have a big pavilion as well and during holidays you can always find that someone has rented it out (or maybe reserved is a better word). If you're going to Las Paletes it's nice to grab a popsicle and then take stroll through the park. read more

Sevier Park is one of the best urban parks to fly a kite unencumbered. Though the park is relatively small, the area is larger than Dragon Park and always less populated than Centennial. You can get a popsicle at Las Paletas across the street, go to a coffeehouse, or wander around the neighborhood while you're there. After a hard rain, when the channels are filled with rushing water is a magical time. read more

Fun place. Food Trucks in the parking lot on the weekend and in close proximity to good resturants and coffee. Kids had a blast.

My first trip over to Sevier Park was this past Saturday, for the 12 South Winter Warmer Beer Festival. Sevier Park was a perfect setting for such a great event. I love the location and the neighboring restaurants and bars. I hear they have a killer Farmers Market, which I will for sure have to check out sometime. I would love to live within walking distance of Sevier Park where I could spend more time exploring. read more