This is my happy place. I got married here back in 2006 under the gazebo. And since then we visit…read morehere often for picnics, fishing, birthday parties or just to relax by the water. We have so many happy memories here. There are multiple tables, grills, trash bins and shelters around the park for everyone to enjoy a picnic. They have a huge shelter available to rent with a kitchen for bigger parties or weddings. A nice doc with benches to fish from and a long sidewalk along the water. Its clean, super shady and well kept. Convenient bathrooms, volley ball net, playground and more. I can't say enough good things about the place. Go yourself and enjoy!

I'm not exactly sure why Rockland qualifies as a "recreation area" and not a full blown park, but…read moreit's a pretty neat area to spend a summer day. It's out in Hendersonville on Old Hickory Lake, and it has a handful of pavilions (five I think) as well as several picnic tables. There is a boat ramp at Rockland, and a lot of people fish or launch their boats from the area. I've been to a handful of picnics and large, organized "get-togethers" (as my family calls them) at Rockland. There is plenty of room for the little ones to run around or for a game of football or frisbee. Rockland has a pretty nice view of the lake, and it's right beside the Old Hickory Dam. There's a great stretch of shore near the dam that makes for some of the best fishing in the area, and it's a lovely place to just take a walk or enjoy the scenery. Not my favorite park in the greater Nashville area, but possibly my favorite in Hendersonville.

Pretty cool park that while not a huge park (but not small either), it fits the town…read more They have a decent sized parking lot, a lake, a children's playground, tennis courts and more. I would ultimately recommend here.

If this is a Festival of Lights, I'm appalled. The way it was advertised, you would never guess the…read morebare minimum.

A nice piece of greenery in Hermitage, Tennessee. The park is located at the intersection of two…read morebusy roads, so this park will never recreate the feeling as if you were away from it all. No, the sound of continuous traffic crushes that illusion, but that traffic, that hustle and bustle, is exactly why we need parks, both big and small, to simply just get some grass under our feet and decompress. The center point of the park is the Hermitage Park Sundial, a sculpture by Joe Sorci called Clear for Landing made of aircraft wings. All in all, pretty cool and I am glad I got to stand before it. One thing that stood out, at least to me, was a child scrawling "Lena was here" in a child's scrawl. Hopefully this park will remain within her memories throughout her life, a place of happy summertime laughter and the simple joy of childhood. The park also boasts a community center. Again, a tie to bond the people it serves. All on all, this park serves this community well. While there are drawbacks, the park stands in defiance of urban sprawl or perhaps it stands in celebration of a growing city, serving as a respite from the concrete and asphalt. I am glad that I visited. While perhaps I did not write my name on the sidewalk, like that child named Lena, I was here and I am better for it.

What a great find!…read more This park is a perfect spot to enjoy the few days of sunshine we have during the winter months. There are two jungle gyms, multiple swing sets and a volley ball court. There's also a few sand pits for kids to play in and dig for fossils. The parking here is tight, but there are two lots. I would recommend the lot near the rec center, there are way more available spots. Looking to have a picnic? You're in luck!, there is plenty of open space and a ton of picnic tables. Make sure to take a walk on the wooden tree bridge near the center of the park!

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.

Love this park!! Tucked away off of W Old Hickory Blvd. Super close to the highway but you can't…read moreeven hear it. The pond is always fun to walk around & there is always wildlife to watch. I love counting all the turtles on a sunny day or watching the geese. There is a playground and swings next to the pond. They allow fishing in the pond. There are baseball fields in the park.

You'll find Cedar Hill Park on Old Hickory and Dickerson, with the main gated entrance half a mile…read moredown Old Hickory. All that being said, it's easy to find! The park offers all the staples from baseball/softball fields, a walking track, a pond, multiple playgrounds and of course ducks! We don't live too far, so we bring the pup here to change the scenery up for our walks. We hit the walking loop that surrounds the pond, where 2.25 loops equals one mile. The pond is fishable, and it is always active with amateur anglers. Everyone is friendly and seems to follow the rules. Surrounding the pond is a first come first serve pavilion with picnics, a playground and a detached swing set. Park is plentiful around the park as a whole. This comes in handy when the fields are all in use. The park is fairly clean and well maintained. Overall, we enjoy having Cedar Hill Park nearby. You will definitely find us cruising around the pond multiple days throughout the year!

I found this park from a Yelp search. It's the perfect place to go walking or running. I go to the…read morefar end of the park and run the greenway. It's absolutely beautiful. The start of the greenway is a bridge with running water below. You can follow this path for a few miles. I do an out and back that's about 5 miles. I felt very safe here. I see a lot of other walkers and runners.

This is such a great park!!!! We love coming here with my kids every time we visit family. This…read morepark has so many amenities and it's great to see people outside!! 1. The playground is awesome. Taylor Swift went to high school in Hendersonville. So she herself paid for the playground equipment for the kids. And I must say the playground equipment itself is super cute! Love the castle. It's awesome to see celebrities give back to their hometown. And they have a take a book leave a book library for the kids. Amazing! 2. Such a great spot for a quick fishing trip. I always see lots of people on the shore fishing and a few in their kayaks as well. On our most recent trip, my father in law caught a small bass. Of course we let it back into the water, but my kids were so excited to see their grandpa hook one. 3. There's also a handful of tennis courts that were being perused. The walking trail is a great way to enjoy the beautiful spring weather and get some exercise! And with the scenery, it's a nice spot for a date or picnic with the family. Just be careful where you step since there are a lot of ducks roaming the area. 4. And the bathrooms are spotless!!!!! I had to throw that in there. This is such a great place for families and to enjoy the fresh air.

Great park for families. Lots of fun for kids with huge playground including handicapped accessible…read moreequipment. Lots of trails to hike. Clean and modern restrooms

Worst park ever!! No shade by the fields. Totally in the hot sun unless you're so far away you…read morecan't see who is playing what position. If you are someone like me who has had skin cancer you are SOL. Also, if you do sit in the scorching stands there is no protection from fouls balls. Especially if your back is to the opposite field. Who designed this??

I have to update my review as I find myself visiting this area many times throughout the year…read more There are no longer any posted "warning-pollution" style signs at this particular waterway, though of course that doesn't mean things are completely resolved (I have no idea either way). All I can say is that this is a beautiful, peaceful area that is well maintained by local park/county officials. They've built a modern bathroom that is kept clean (when open) as well. There are no trails here--just several picnic tables, grills, playground equipment, stone tables, and a boat ramp. It's a good place to pack a lunch, watch the boats coming and going and observe the animals.

This is a public park area…read more Here you will find: a boat launch, restrooms, a playground and picnic areas with grills and trash cans. I have been to this park several times with my wife to cook out and fish. The fishing is not awesome or anything however it is very relaxing and fun to get outside. The area is always clean and the charcoal grills are usually always cleaned and ready for use. There is a playground area with swings and a multi purpose jungle gym. There have been as few as one other car load of folks to very populated. Even when loaded with folks, you can find a table and grill area open. There is a covered section with tables. I have seen birthday parties on multiple occasions. There is ample parking for the size of the area. I have posted some photos of the area so be sure to have a look. It really is a great place to get away to and have a picnic if you plan on grilling out or bringing sandwiches.