This park opened in 1913, and was originally named the Chestnut Street Park. Park Commissioner…read moreRobert Dudley's two daughters were tragically killed in a car accident, and the park board voted to rename the park in their honor a year later in 1914. By 1920, the park had a swimming pool, a ball diamond, and a bandstand. The community center was built in the 1930s. Tennis courts were added in the 1960s. Today, it has picnic shelters, a playground, baseball field, football/multipurpose fields, and a paved walking/jogging path, over 6 acres. It's a cute neighborhood park, surprisingly unbusy on a Saturday afternoon, but well worth a brisk summer walk.

Driving down 4th Ave. S past car mechanics and old urban houses, Dudley Park comes as a pleasantly…read moresurprising green space. Located right next to a preschool, it is well-maintained and offers a lit football field, baseball diamond, playground, picnic tables, and an asphalt path that runs around the parameter of the park. There isn't really anything particular about this park that would cause me to visit it deliberately, unless I was looking for a place to kick around a soccer ball or something like that. But it's a nice addition to the neighborhood, and I always find it heartening to discover another green space in the city.

For a neighborhood park, Charlotte Park is not a bad place. It is a bit small, but once again, it…read moreis designed to meet this neighborhood. They have a few sport fields, a children's playground, a few benches and a little walkway. It was a pleasant enough place, but I would not recommend coming here if you are looking for a big park. I will say, but they have adequate parking here, as well. Probably because of the multiple sports fields.

CP has walking trails, kids playground, a tennis court (which is closed for repairs), a pavilion…read moreyou rent through Metro Parks. They cut the grass in a rotation so be patient. They also have sign up for baseball ages 4-12 and softball 4-18 years old starting in mid January. Practice starts when the weather is cool and dry around Late February/March. The games go from April-June with tournaments in June and if you win you will play State tournaments in July. The league President has been here for 28 plus years serving the kids with the happiness memories. He was my coach 25 years ago. They are always looking for good coaches and volunteers

I'm here for the 9-11 summer camp program and a kid tried to drown another kid tried to choke me…read morebesides that the place is decent

Hartman Park was built in 1964, and at 54 acres, has a community center, playground, restrooms, a…read moreplayground, baseball field, basketball court, tennis court, swimming pool, a paved walking/jogging path, and a canoe launch. The land was originally the grounds of the Metro Convalescent Hospital, but was transferred to the Parks Department in 1964. It was named for Richard W. Hartman, a community leader who worked with the youth of Bordeaux. Metro Police has used a portion of the park for police training since 1983, which is the same year the community center opened. The swimming pool was opened in 1998. The park underwent a renovation in 2010. This park was the least maintained of any I've visited so far, with trash and debris everywhere, and features in ill repair. However, it does host a trailhead for the Whites Creek Greenway, which does redeem it quite a bit.

Parkwood Park has a community center attached to it in a small children's playground. It also has…read morewhat could be used as a baseball field and a walking path. There are a few benches scattered around and overall it was a nice place to get a little bit of a walk in. If I had any complaint, it would be that I wish there was a little bit more of a nature type walking path. But all in all, it was still a good place to visit.

You don't wind up here by accident. You come to Parkwood Park because a.) you've made plans to do…read moreso b.) you live in the neighborhood. That's it. Those are the only reasons. But if you have decided to come to Parkwood Park, you're in for a treat. For a neighborhood park, this one pulls out the stops and offers a lot of perks. First off, I have zero idea what this part of Nashville's called. I believe it's still part of the metro but I can't swear by it. If you've been to the vehicle emissions test place, it's in this area (if not the specific neighborhood). After zooming down side and residential streets, you happen upon the park. The first thing you notice is the baseball diamond. Complete with large cage, this diamond seems a bit too nice just for some backyard ball. I'm guessing that some rec leagues make use of the space. And speaking of space, while not huge, Parkwood makes a nice use of its space. I admired the mix of wide open space for the little ones to run around, a few shade trees, a couple of benches, and a very doable walking trail. It was along this trail that I realized the park was more than some grass, a baseball diamond and a few trees. There's a full on community center on premises. It was locked when I was there but after pressing my face against the glass and looking like I was casing the joint, I discovered a gym and dedicated playroom. What?? Nice. And, unexpected. Also on the grounds, a basketball court and a very well-maintained (new?) tennis court. Rounding out all the ohhs and ahhs is a playground with swings, that spongey ground material and one of those rainbow bright jungle gyms. This is not a forgotten green space. On the contrary, whoever the council person is for this mystery district... s/he took very good care of hir people. I'm likely not to be a regular here because I don't live nearby nor do I have kids to take advantage of all the bells and whistles but for those who do (live nearby and/or have kids), enjoy your bounty. Parkwood's a fantastic boon to/for the area. It's what a neighborhood park should be.

At 32 acres, Frederick Douglass Park is a large, nice park. It has a soccer field, baseball field,…read moreplayground, and a sandy volleyball court, which was something we hadn't seen before. The park was originally established in 1936, and was in a predominately Black neighborhood, often referred to in newspapers at the time as the "Fred Douglas Park for Negroes." It was demolished in 1963, and rebuilt a quarter of the mile down the road. It was originally called Douglas Park, in the May 1935 Parks Board, and someone scribbled "Fred" before Douglas in the meeting minutes. For eighty years, the park was named Fred Douglas Park. Many believed the park was named after the famed abolitionist Frederick Douglass, and historians hunted for a prominent Nashvillian by the name of "Fred Douglas" to no avail. The park changed named by unanimous voting in 2017 to the Frederick Douglass Park we now know. There are no real paved paths, so plan to run around in the grass. It is a very well maintained park.

With the Maxwell area being a source of recent activity on the east side, I'm pretty surprised to…read moresee that no one's reviewed Douglas Park. I'm guessing that as more people start to populate this side of Main St, the review ghost town might change. Douglas Park is an attractive area staple that should entice people throughout the general area to check it out, not just neighborhood residents. For a residential/neighborhood green space, Douglas Park has a lot to offer. The park itself offers a variety of potential experiences: sports, gatherings, dog walking, book reading, relaxation, etc. It boasts a soccer field, baseball diamond, hills, large shade trees, and a playground. I was impressed with the maintenance the park enjoys. Sometimes, in certain areas of the city, landscaping tends to be an ignored (or, blighted) part of the equation. Not so at Douglas Park. While it's, unquestionably, a neighborhood park, it's big enough and has enough extras to attract people from all over to enjoy what it has to offer. And one of the biggest pluses it has to offer is proximity to Downtown and sweet views. Remember those hills and shade trees I talked about earlier? Well, if you go up that way to enjoy a book or a nap, before you get too engrossed in your activity, look up and to the west. If you do, you'll be pretty happy with a gorgeous view of the skyline. On a mid-summer's day, you might be shocked with how much you enjoy the view -- and the silence. There's decent enough parking options, seeing as the park isn't overrun with outside visitors... yet. If you haven't checked out Douglas Park or (this section of) Maxwell, take a Saturday and swing by. I think you'll be happy with what you find. Explore your city.

A small park attached to a shopping mall, I applaud the use of a strip of property to give people…read moresomething more than just more parking spaces. Plus, w0ith several restaurants around, ot is either a good place get an order to go or walk off a fine meal after the fact. Being that it is in Nashville, the Music City, it is decorated with a few guitar statues.

Interesting spot! its like in the center of a parking lot of stores! I would say this is really…read moresmart cause I can shop and throw my kids there it's kinda small but it's nice.

Lock 1 Park has some interesting history. It was originally Heaton's Station, a pioneer fort in…read more1780 (and, funfact: the subject of Nashville's first historic landmark marker). In the 1890s, the locks and dams were constructed along the Cumberland to help steamships navigate the waters. But it was expensive, didn't work well, and steamship utilization drops. Also, the Harpeth Dam made the Locks obsolete. In the 1950s, dynamite destroyed the Lock 1. Nashville Parks and Rec took over managing it in 1969. It has 3.42 acres, overlooking the Cumberland River. However, other than the view, there's not much here. This park has not been taken care of. It's overgrown, and brushy, and other than some unkempt greenery and concrete slabs, there's nothing else here.

really cool park but took a star off cause we found a gun there so um use your best judgement and…read moredon't go alone probably

As I make my way through Nashville Parks, West Park was a recent stop after an event in The…read moreNations. Situated on Morrow Road and running parralel to Briley Parkway, West Park is a smaller park featuring two large fields, one in a baseball diamond and the other a large multi-purpose fields, a community center, covered patio/picnic area with restrooms, playgrounds and a 1.1 mile walking trail, the Richland Creek Greenway, that runs alongside the creek and essentially creates a circle around the park. I popped by the walking/jogging trail, which at 1.1 miles takes you around the full park including by the water treatment facility. The trail does get a bit disconnected near the water treatment facility where you have to cross the road and either utilize the sidewalk or the rock path to reconnect and complete the full circle. Parking is in two separate lots that do not connect. The one behind the softball/baseball field is a tad smaller than the other and it fills up rather quickly. The park was well taken care, in good repair and a good spot for getting outdoors for a walk, run or game of some sorts. The location alongside the water facility is a bit odd, but it adds a bit of character. Overall, solid park!

Looks like a great park to play ball or have a family picnic. There is a large water storage tank…read morenear the park painted with trees. The painted buildings pictured are very near the park. Go Easter egg hunting for them.