They have done a great job cleaning up after the storm. My only complaint is that the outdoor classroom has fallen into disrepair. The structure has tons of dry rot and the benches are too weak to sit on without fear of falling. If I had the funds or ability I would fix this problem myself. Otherwise the park is beautiful and a wonderful place to visit. read more

I had spent a good two hours outside, in hot, muggy conditions, partaking in the July 3rd celebrations at Fairview City Hall. I hopped in my car afterwards to drive around Fairview. I spotted a sign to Bowie Park, including its nature centre, and turned in to check it out. It is a beautiful park with majestic trees. It felt so much cooler simply driving in this park because the trees shielded you from the heat and provided some much needed relief. Bowie Park has over 700 acres of forest and lakes. It also has 17 miles of trails. You can essentially go biking, horseback riding, fishing, running, and walking in nature. Park hours are between 5 am and 10 pm. I am assuming that gates block your way into this park when it's closed. I thoroughly enjoyed my brief drive into the park. You can park your car and take advantage of doing a hike or whatever activity you feel like doing while connecting with nature. It was so hot that I wasn't feeling a hike. A touristy car ride was good and a nice change of pace. I found the nature centre. It's a place for visitors to learn more about the park. It has nature exhibits, brochures, and art. It features the Bowie museum, which shares the history of the Bowie family and their gifting the park to Fairview. This centre has classes throughout the year on learning about this park. It also has staff offices and public restrooms. This park was named after Dr. Evangeline Bowie. Her family had purchased this plot of land in the 1950's. It was eroded and in poor condition. It went through a transformation of being bulldozed and redesigned into the forest that exists today. It was not crowded on a Sunday afternoon when I was here. I'd love to return and take a walk when it's not scorching hot. It felt peaceful and relaxing while I was here during my car tour. It's such a gem. It was an unexpected, cool find. (320) read more

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Never knew about this spot but came out on a Sunday morning around 10AM. Confusing because there aren't really any signs nor maps, and google maps took us to the non-main parking lot which was odd. Free parking and hiking though which is nice, and most of the hiking was in the shade. Once we found the main parking lot, there were paper maps to take and we found a variety of trails to go through, some shallow and brown lakes too. There's also a stream too in one of the spots, nice to walk around! read more

What a beautiful gift to the community -- this amazingly well groomed park tucked into the wooded estate with small lakes and trails. The Welcome Center doubles as the main Nature Center where classes and educational activities are hosted. The playground is over the top -- very well designed & executed (obviously well funded by corporate sponsors and supporters) -- the concept fits in nicely with the heavily wooded campus. There are three to four parking areas to accommodate your visit. Located in the heart of Fairview just off Highway 100 about four miles from I-840. read more

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Bowie is an amazing park. The trails are well maintained, the bathroom facilities are clean, and it's just a relaxing place to go. The new playground for the kids is very nice. It isn't as involved as the last player, but it's nice nonetheless. There's is plenty of parking and overall the park is very clean. I'm looking forward to nature fest and the many other events that are held there. read more

This place is amazing. I started visiting the park about 6 years ago. Many people have found it. Fairview has done an amazing job at it continuous improvements. Love love love. Visit it....you will love it too. read more

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Beautiful park . I walk everyday with my dog . Safe , very clean . You do not see trash . Huge playground for kids. Several ponds along the trails you can fish . Horse trails . Clean restrooms read more

Bowie Park is the diamond of Fairview Tennessee. lots of beautiful, hiking trails and a great place to ride horses and bicycles. The new playground is a great place to take your little ones to spend hours of fun. read more

Opportunities abound in this multi-faceted outdoor attraction located just over 30 miles Southwest of Nashville and about 20 miles West of Franklin. Bowie Nature Park's web page has an opening statement that succinctly sets the stage for a fantastic, fun-filled frolic or just a simple, stroll in this sylvan sanctuary. Read the statement and then go to discover over 700 acres of forest, paths, and trails where you can walk alongside a beautiful lake (partially paved), or hike over 17 miles of unpaved trails, or bike, or run-jog, or horseback ride, or just watch while your little ones play in the Treehouse Playground. Wanna learn a lot more? Stop in the informatively decorated Visitor Center and check out the beautiful displays - both static and live. There is no fee for just walking and wandering the trails or using the playground. But a nominal fee of $2 is charged for biking or horseback riding. By the way, some trails are marked for foot traffic only so have no fear of getting trampled or run over. Be sure to keep track of signs and/or use one of the free maps available on line and/or at the Visitor Center. Some areas of the park (picnic pavilions, etc) are available for large group gatherings and for that a nominal fee is charged - check the website for details. A particularly poignant aspect of one the features at Bowie is the trail to "Joann's Classroom" (a multi-purpose facility named in memory of Joann Tiesler). It is frequently used by school teachers when they bring their students for nature classes). The path is a "memorial walkway" with footprints embedded in it and with engraved bricks next to them. "The bricks have been placed there in memory of children who have died while the footprints represent the endearing spirit of the children entering the classroom," is the description given by the park. Another unique event is an annual Memory Tree placed and decorated mid-December when a Christmas tree is placed inside Joann's Outdoor Classroom and the public is invited to come and bring an ornament for someone to be remembered this year in a special way and in a special place. No registration required. Nostalgia and memories aside, this park is a quiet, calming place to get away from the hustle and bustle of our busy lives and soak up some of the beauty of the Tennessee wilds, read more

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This park is so beautiful and relaxing ! The pride of our community. We love to take our dog for a couple times around the walking trails which are pristine and tranquil. read more

We visited this park on a date day which was a lot of fun but also decided this would be a great place for a family day as well. So much for kids to do and explore. Can't wait to take our kids back to visit! read more

Quiet , peaceful and relaxing place . You can get away from the city noise in this place. Great for kids , open areas for tossing the ball. Pavilion for cookout. read more

It's a nice place to walk the dog. Plenty of parking and it's so peaceful. There's a child's playground and restrooms.

Loads of things to do and many trails. Highly recommend the playground. Good for children of all ages. Fenced play ground and safe for families. We love going here on a sunny day with the grand baby! read more

We love this park. Wonderful new playground and beautiful trails. Most people don't realize just how vast this place is. The mountain bike trails go for many miles. They are a cross country style but are actually really fun for the good mix of up and downhill runs and beautiful scenery. A park for everyone. I'd give it a 5 star if I could ever catch a decent fish. :) read more

Bowie Nature Park is an essential and wonderful gem tucked away in Fairview, TN. Countless trails offer a peaceful and private place to decompress on a hike, run, or even horse and bike riding when weather permits. The trials stay very clean, are unkept, and are always a refreshing visit. The new playground is an added bonus for those with children. The various ponds are also a safe spot to have a picnic beside. You'll never have a bad day when visiting Bowie! My dog loves going on hikes and sniffing all of what nature has to offer. read more

Such a beautiful spot for a walk with family, my kids love the park. Also a fun little fishing area.

Absolutely beautiful park, especially in the fall. Wide trails and an excellent example of ecological restoration

What a great place to walk my dog. Not crowded, beautiful scenery and well marked trails.

My wife and I visited on July 4th, 2010 and felt like we had the place almost all to ourselves. (There were only a couple of other cars in the parking lot and we literally only a handful of people during the one and a half hours we hiked around.) Despite the fact that it was 90+ degrees in the sun, Bowie Park's hiking trails were cool and comfortable as they wound through pine forests. The ground is relatively flat, so it's a nice place to take a relaxing stroll. Bowie Park also allows mountain biking and horseback riding on its trails. We didn't see either one during our hike, but we did come across lots of ...evidence... that horses had recently been in the vicinity. So watch your step! ;-) Other highlights include several small man-made lakes, some of which were buzzing with the largest dragonflies I'd ever seen! We also lots of beautiful butterflies. Basically this is a gorgeous park in the Greater Nashville area. If you live in Bellevue (as we do), it's only a 15-25 minute drive to achieve some peace and solitude amid lovely natural surroundings. Of course, the Warner Parks and Radnor Lake are even more convenient, but it's nice to have a change of pace once in a while. The Nature Center was closed when we were there (it's only open Tues-Sat from 10-4 according to the webpage), but I'd be interested to come back and visit it. Also, the park's history is pretty interesting too -- http://www.fairview-tn.org/bowiepark/history.htm read more

What a treat to have this park so close to Nashville!! Lots of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding, plus a great playground and lots of picnic areas. I hike here frequently with my dog. The trails are never crowded, especially during the week. It's shady and relatively flat. There are trails ranging from .5 miles - 5+ miles and it's easy to string multiple trails to go as far as you want. The picnic areas can fill up, though, so come early on nice days (and bring extra bread for the ducks and geese - they're used to it and they'll harass you if you don't!)!! read more

Nice park. Large playground for kids at entrance. Wide flat trail popular with horse riders. Trails weave around small lakes. Longer trail around park perimeter . Map is online. Fishing in small lakes although I don't recall seeing too many folks reeling one in. Ducks and geese the kids enjoy feeding. Has public restrooms read more

Bowie Park & Nature Center - Parks Near Me - Fairview, Tennessee

For a small town, Bowie Park and Nature Center is really an unexpected jewel. Hiking, biking, picnics, horseback riding, a great playground, fishing, and a nature center that provides educational offerings. Several lakes on the property. Be sure to read the information about the history of the park. A wonderful place to spend a peaceful few hours! read more

Great place in little Fairview to take your kids to play, hike or fish. They have a few grills and a nice wooden playground. If you have a child in a wheelchair this is the only Park I have ever seen with a swing that accommodates. There are 4 or 5 trails to walk and lots of water. I have seen a snapping turtle that looked like the size of a VW bug! You can fish but must release. The water is so clean because there is no swimming or boats allowed. Just like any park look out in Tennessee look out for snakes. read more

Well maintained nature center and park. Friendly staff, wooden playground, plenty of hiking.