Great park for the community. Recently had a new playground installed with a community picnic area…read moreas well. The tennis courts are refreshed and can also be used as pickleball courts. Overall nice park and local community center with indoor basketball courts and workout gym.

Updated playground. Everything was clean and nothing was broken. Kids loved to spin in the circular…read moremerry go round. Will return!

Riverfront park was very clean and well maintained. There were many people running and walking…read more There are lots of green spaces for people to sit, exercise, or have a meal. It is very close to downtown and the walking bridge. Although it was very nice during the day I don't think it would provide the same setting going into the night hours due to the very high unhoused population of people. I also think they should have more shade options available

When I vacationed in Nashville for a week with my family, we spent a lot of time in Riverfront…read morePark. If you are unfamiliar with Riverfront Park, it is a linear park that parallels the Cumberland River and First Avenue in Downtown. It features the Light Meander sculpture, Ascend Amphitheatre, Cumberland River Greenway, Betty Brown Tree Trail and Arboretum, Fort Nashborough, and a first-rate Cumberland River view of the Nissan Stadium, Ghost Rider, and John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge. In the vicinity of Broadway, I consider Riverfront Park a must see attraction. It takes very little effort to see it owing to the easternmost point of Broadway. When I was walking eastbound along Broadway, at the very end I saw Riverfront Park with the Ghost Rider. When we arrived at the end of Broadway, we spent time here sitting on the bench taking in the city. It was a scenic spot that was ideal for picture taking. Being into taking pictures there were two exceptional angles to capture. Looking to the east, I took pictures of the Cumberland River with Nissan Stadium, Ghost Rider, and The John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge. Looking to the west, I photographed Broadway from the easternmost point and across the Honkey Tonk Highway segment all the way up the hill. I took these photos in the day, at sundown,and nighttime. This was a scenic spot to hang out with my family. Because it is the easternmost point of Broadway, it is occupied with people. In the beginning of our vacation, soccer fans celebrated here. On Saturday night when Broadway was overly saturated with partygoers, this was a nice spot for us to take in the action and scenery being only footsteps away from the action. We also visited Riverfront Park to board the Gray Line Nashville Tour. We didn't spend much time there on that day on account of the humidity. On one morning when I was alone, I walked Riverfront Park from Korean Veteran's Boulevard to Commerce Street. Unfortunately both the Ascend Amphitheatre and Fort Nashborough were closed off. I did get to set my eyes on some attractive plants with description signs along the Betty Brown Tree Trail and Arboretum in addition to the Light Meander Sculpture with Demonbreun Street and surrounding towers. Being into hiking I was interested in seeing the Cumberland River Greenway. However, there seemed to be a lack of signage for the Cumberland River Greenway. I was left asking myself, " If I wanted to partake in a regional hike, where is the connection? When I proceeded north on the walking path around the open grass and towering Ligh Meander sculpture that overlooks the easternmost point of Demonbreun Street, the walking path dumped me onto the 1st Avenue sidewalk and under the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge. On this segment, the railroad and vegetation block the view of the river. When I looked to the left under the bridge there were unhoused individuals lying down. Approaching Broadway, the walking path deviated from the 1st Avenue sidewalk and back to the linear park. I continued north on 1st Avenue past a closed off Fort Nashborough and onto Commerce Street. That was my walking adventure here. As far as safety, I felt that it is safe at the easternmost point of Broadway. In essence it is a spot where Broadway merges with the Cumberland River. There is safety in numbers. I also felt that the easternmost point of Demonbreun Street was also safe. I feel the safety goes down in the less populated spots during less busy times of the day. That includes by Fort Nashborough where I started to speedwalk because I felt uncomfortable being isolated in a big city. Another safety factor is the summertime heat, humidity, and rainstorms. A plus is that it is close to the airconditioned restaurants and honkey tonks along Broadway including Hard Rock Cafe and Acme. When it got to be too hot to spend time here, we walked a few blocks to the Assembly Food Hall. I give Riverfront Park in the vicinity of the easternmost point of Broadway: Four Stars. It is a prime Downtown Nashville scenic location that bridges the Honkey Tonk Highway to the Cumberland River.

From Gallatin Pike, Isaac Litton Park doesn't look like much, but I promise it is worth a stop by!…read more Located on the campus of Isaac Litton High School, the park features all the classic park offerings from playgrounds to walking paths to gazebos and sports fields. But this park also has tennis/pickle ball courts and a sand volleyball court! Both of which are lit, which is something not many other metro parks offer! The park is hidden in plain sight with not many people utilizing it for whatever reason. I honestly recently discovered it after driving by for years, so I get it. I usually will pop by one a weekend morning for a chill walk after a gym session or a coffee run. The walking paths are not much here and are honestly just sidewalks, as the park has more activity based offerings than trails. However, the short trek is worth the time, especially due to the convenient location to my normal weekend activities. Overall, solid metro park worth a visit!

Very nice newly updated playground with turf!…read more Safe for young kids. Huge lawn to run. Sand volleyball court. Tennis courts. 2 pavilions. Bonus: yellow school buses always park in the lot next to the playground, so toddlers can geek out like they do. Con: No swings. Next to a high school. Park in the school parking lot.

Kirkpatrick Park began as a planning phase in the 1950s, for he East Nashville Urban Renewal…read moreProject. This park opened in 1963, and was named after the adjacent school. The school, and subsequently the park, was named after a popular teacher and principal of Nashville Public Schools after a 40 year tenure. It currently has 4 acres, a community center, a playground, public restrooms, picnic shelters, and a spray park. It also has this old as heck tree that's protected with bricks that I'm dying for the story of. This park is POPULAR. The parking lot was full. After our third drive around the block, we finally got a spot. It was almost impossible to get a picture without children in it. This makes sense- if you are a kid and it's a hot summer day, why WOULDN'T you want to put on your bathing suit and come up to this splash park? I was jealous that I hadn't brought my own!

Kirkpatrick Park isn't the most inviting of East Nashville's parks. It's surrounded by a high…read morechain-link fence, and is very hilly. Facilities include a grassy soccer field, a baseball diamond, a playground, and three basketball courts. The Kirkpatrick Community Center located right next door and the big ol' shade trees by the soccer field are the most notable parts of the park. Kirkpatrick is a big park in a residential neighborhood that includes a large apartment complex, so it could be a great resource for residents who don't have their own backyard. But it seems to me that the space could be better utilized by adding some picnic tables, benches, and maybe even a tennis court. Also, the fence surrounding the perimeter makes me think that whoever is in charge of the park is trying to keep someone out, which doesn't exactly encourage me to feel welcome or spend time there.

Providence Park is a surprise. We pulled up to what looked like a tiny spot of land with a…read moreplayground on it, and no parking, so we shrugged, parked on the side of the road, and got out of the car to walk the perimeter and take a couple of pictures for this blog. Well, you'd miss it, but in the back of this plot of land was a paved pathway. The pathway sits in a small valley between the backs of neighborhood homes, running along side the smallest little creek. There's a picnic pavilion, and a second hidden playground. If I was a kid in this neighborhood, I'd feel like this was a secret park just for me! It was built in 2014 with little fanfare, and it isn't very highly publicized. Sitting at 4.5 acres, it's a well guarded secret, but totally worth looking for.

More than a few times, as I walked the paths of Providence Park, I marveled at what a hidden gem…read morethis was. I really dislike the phrase 'hidden gem' but I think it fits here. Not only is this park tucked away in the back portion of a neighborhood, it's deceptively large. From the address, the park appears to only be a small playground. But once you begin to follow the path next to said playground... watch out. As you walk next to a wall of trees, shrubs and brush you happen upon a bridge. Despite the recent rains, the creek below the bridge was pretty dry. The lack of water, though, didn't affect the lush, verdant nature that surrounded the bridge. It was a welcome entrance into a quiet, private greenscape. Take your time and follow all the paths. This being in the middle of a neighborhood, the trail is planned and paved with unexpected delights at the ends of various walkways. Whether it's a playground, benches, pavilion, more bridges, or blooming trees, there's something to discover around every turn. And with Providence Park abutting so many houses, you're never so far out of the loop as to feel uneasy if you're walking the paths by yourself. I found myself getting a bit skittish but that's only because of all the ads for 'IT' that are playing right now. It wasn't the fault of the park. And, trust, if I'd seen a creepy clown with a big head and bad teeth at any point during my walk, I would have hit some Mariah Carey high notes and alerted all the homeowners around me that I was in danger and needed help. So, there's that. I didn't notice any dedicated parking for the park but that's probably because it's meant as a neighborhood refuge. If you come here from out of the area, please be courteous when parking on the residential street. I don't know that Providence Park is a destination park but it's brimming with charm. If you find yourself nearby and with some time to spare, it's definitely worth the trip. What lucky neighborhood residents to have such a cool green space (literally) in their backyards.

Decided to ride out to Granny White Park with my 13 month old to burn off some energy and get some…read moresunlight in before bedtime. It was the perfect night. This park is excellent for toddlers- so much to play with and experience. My son can walk but this park would also be great if you had a crawling baby. There is a smaller children's area that is turfed and has many different play items that kept my son's interest. He did not want to leave. Lots of park are difficult to take this age to just based on there not being enough equipment for them to play with while also not being safe/hazardous for toddlers. Would highly recommend this park!!! Pros: - fenced in - so many swings - clean bathrooms - lots of parking - fun and enjoyable

I go here often on weekday mornings with my three kids (ages 4, 3, and 1), and it's probably the…read morebest park in the Nashville area for young kids especially if you have multiple children. Parking is incredibly easy since the lot is huge. The playground is fully fenced, which is one of the biggest reasons I love coming here. At many other parks there are creeks, busy walking paths, or playgrounds located too close to roads. Here, the playground is nicely separated from other activities, making it much easier to keep multiple kids safe. The restrooms are nearby and have always been clean during our visits. The playground itself has plenty to keep my kids entertained, and I especially appreciate that I can let my 1-year-old explore without constantly worrying about dangerous drop-offs or easy escape routes. The only areas that require a little extra supervision are the large blue slide and the spinning play feature. The park is nicely shaded and has several tables around where you can sit and enjoy a snack or lunch. I believe you can also rent the pavilions with tables for parties. If you have toddlers, preschoolers, or several young kids to keep track of at once, this park is hard to beat. It's safe, well-designed, and one of our family's favorite places to spend a morning.

I come here during the week for lap swim and I love that the use of the beautiful pool is free!…read moreKristen does a great job keeping things looking clean and organized and is very attentive to the swimmers! The locker room is fine for showers and the front deck staff is very nice, too. Plentiful parking.

Came to use their indoor walking track (.12 mile loop), was impressed by all the other things they…read moreoffered!! Fitness classes, dance studio, gym with tons of equipment. What a wonderful space!

Harpeth Knoll Park... exists. It has the same bright colored, plasticy playground equipment Metro…read moreadded to most of its playgrounds in 2005. But that's about it. The land itself was purchased by the Metro Board of Education in the 1960s. They tried to sell it in 1976, but couldn't find a buyer. However, it was at this same time, in the 1970s and 1980s, that the neighborhood began to really develop. This part of Nashville isn't even on maps until the 1960s. The name of the park derives from the fact that it is, in fact, a grassy knoll. There's a small playground, a beautiful art installation bench commemorating the 2010 flood, and a very depressing looking baseball area. It's definitely not big enough for Little League or anything regulation. But this park exists in 10 acres, approximately 80% of which is just a field of grass, unencumbered by shade. We walked about half a mile around the perimeter, and enjoyed the sunshine. There was little to no paved section, so our walk was in the grass.

3.5 You know what I…read morelike about parks? They're peaceful. They're a place of refuge from the chaos of traffic, the noise of the city center and the confusion of the world. In times like these, we could all use some peace. Take some time to take a walk and reconnect with nature. Leave the cell phone at home, chart a course and remember what it was like to walk on green grass -- barefoot, even. It's important. Harpeth Knoll isn't my favorite park of the metro system but it has its charms. First of which (for me) was the drive out to it from the east side of town. Nashville's a pretty green city but the southwestern edge of the metro takes things to a whole 'nother level. HK is a small(er) park in the middle of an old(er) neighborhood and stuck between the past and present. The overgrown baseball diamond and boundary of mature evergreens tell the tale of an older park. The new playground, park benches and art piece seating, however, imply that some new life and attention's been given to this old girl. What I think is the standout feature of the park, though, are the views. The spaces are wide and open and the mature trees dot the perimeter of the space, not the center. That means, in addition to being a perfect set up for kick ball, if you stand in the middle of the park, you can look out at gorgeous green hills (or, 'mountains' as little kids may call them). Harpeth Knoll isn't a destination park. It's a neighborhood/local focal point, perfect for letting the kids burn off some steam, reading a book as the sun massages your shoulders and walking barefoot in the green grass as you look out at new hills to climb. On days like today, any of those are good reasons to visit. It shouldn't, though, take days like today to do so.