Cool Park for toddlers in case they have a park not only that they have a little awning where…read morepeople host parties and other special events, etc., people from local high schools pull up and play tennis Pickleball all the time. You can also find some pretty cool locals out there. Everybody's really nice low-key snow bunny heaven. -SJ

We stopped here to let our six-year-old burn off energy after our 6 hour drive from STL. Very large…read moreplayground. Nice walking trails. No smell of cannabis, like our STL and IL parks...

This trailhead is part of the greenway! The walk is super easy and scenic. Trails are always clean…read moreand maintained by the city. People can also fish nearby too. The water is nearby so it's great for kids too if families want to bring their kids!

We have made the trek out to Smyrna a few times to the Outdoor Adventure Center for kid/friends…read morebirthdays, the pool, and indoor rock climbing. While the heights you can climb are not terribly high, and pale in comparison to places like Climb Nashville, for a kid they're great. Multiple paths labeled with perceived skill level, friendly staff, and an auto-belay device that lets them just let go and float down. For the price, it's great although as Ehren A notes you do have to pay to watch your kids, but a family of 4 gets in and out for less than 1 person at a dedicated climbing establishment. The walls are also rated to 300 pounds so the next time I go I'm climbing as well (although it's $2 more if you want to participate) Some things to note about this place are when you get there you need to go to the left. You'll get to what look like the main doors and it's not the right place... go to the left, there's a door there that says Outdoor Adventure Center. The first time we went we ended up at the locked at the time entrance and it just did not look right. Nope, go left, look for some standing outdoor chimes you can play, it's over there. As a note, included 1 picture here, there's another wall of climbing behind where I was shooting from, and there's a round climbing structure with at least 4 more paths to climb. There's also a 16+ finger grip wall hanger that looks nightmarish and not particularly fun if you're to that level, but you do you. The pool is great for younger kids as I recall, but the outside is in direct sunlight with no shade anywhere. Pool has been shut down due to toddler problems when I was there. They do keep it clean. Not particularly deep if I remember correctly.

Brought our son to climb the wall for an hour. You have to sign a waiver to be in the building and…read moreeveryone needs to pay just to watch. Yeah, that separated our family. Not going to pay to watch my own family. What a waste.

I really enjoyed the hike I did, even if we didn't finish the whole thing (turned around to avoid…read morethe incoming storm). Harder than I expected due to elevation but still doable for mobile and stable walkers. We did the Alexander trail. I liked the little library at the front of the park. Lots of space for dogs and kids to play.

A great place to hike, walk, or just hang out. Some truly great views from the higher trails and…read moreoverlooks. Great open space for pets or to sit and relax. Some easy trails, some more difficult (steep) trails.

Always a fun place for all ages. Playground, creek, splash pad and ball fields…read more Well lighted and safe.

Just moved to SH & was excited to bring my kids here today. Lots to do including splash pad, fun…read moreplayground & bb courts

My youngest son and I spent a little over an hour yesterday walking the greenway and soaking up…read moresome sun. There was some craziness going on in our neighborhood (and we live in a very good area of town). Apparently, a man and his wife were in a domestic dispute, and swat had to be called in to take him out. Since we couldn't get to our home for 4 plus hours, my son and I went to dinner, and then to the greenway for some exercise. As we were walking, he was playing Pokémon Go collecting whatever they collect in that game and conducting "raids." I was just enjoying my time with him and the serene view and calm water of the stones river. We even had a rock skipping competition which was fun too. After about an hour or hour and a half, we headed back to our neighborhood and we're able to finally get into our home. Unfortunately, we heard that the man had to be shot and killed by swat.

What a great find! I was driving by, saw the sign, pulled in, and ended up taking a beautiful 3…read moremile river walk! What a treat this walk was. Clean trails, lots of open space (which made me feel safe), lots of people/pets out enjoying the pathways, waterfalls, small bridges, overlooks, the constant sound of moving water, and fresh air. I'll be back for sure!

I am so grateful to have gotten out here on a breezy spring day, beautiful trails and striking…read morequietness that brought a deep sense of calm. Nothing but sweet nature sounds like birds and leaves in the wind. Pups are allowed on some trails and ours really enjoyed it! There is a visitor center with restrooms and maps, then even had some live acoustic guitar music being played by a sweet gentleman! Some parts of the trail were closed due to flooding, but we still got a great workout in! Excited to return.

Serenity, beauty, tranquility, lush, green, nature escape...several words that come to mind when I…read morethink of Timberland Park. We stumbled upon the park while driving the Trace and decided to stop for a quick stroll and stretch. We were pleasantly surprised with the immaculate trails (perfect t for walking or running), and the lush greenery that surrounded it. The trails are marked so it's easy to navigate, and you're never too far from the car. As we were walking a light drizzle began and the sound of the wind and the rain falling on the trees was magical. Timberland Park is a place that takes you away from the city and into a world of nature and calm. If we lived here I would frequent the park and run the trails. They also have swings and benches along the way for a rest or a lovely place to sit down and journal or ponder life. The park is very well kept and the ranger does a good job of making sure people know when it's closing time. They have porter potties available if necessary as well. I wish we had more time to explore because I am sure there are wonders throughout the park that I have missed, but maybe I'll discover them next time, Highly recommend Timberland Park for exercise, recreation, personal reflection time, or just a pretty picture.

Went on a beautiful fall day. Still a lot of wildflowers around and very pretty with colored…read moreleaves. Generally found the trail easy to follow, although at one point I got a bit confused because there were essentially three ways one could go (back where I came from, left or right). Overall it was better marked than I expected though. Although there are stretches without any markings, they tend to be stretches where you really can't go anywhere else other than on that particular trail. But, I would advice that when you do this hike for the first time, do it in daylight hours when you have plenty of time before it gets dark. I say that not only because of someone getting confused in terms of direction, but also because some of the hiking can be rather difficult with some standing water and slippery rocks. I would definitely not recommend this hike if you have ankle issues and it's also not good for running. It has sections that would be great for running, but overall, there are too many stretches that won't work for that. Varied terrain, good experience overall. Yes, there are certainly cobwebs that you'll encounter, but that's nature.

In looking for new and different places to hike in the heart of Tennessee, we found this area…read morelisted on the State of Tennessee's website. Aside from the trail information from AllTrails and REI's Hiking Project, I stumbled across an old YouTube video explaining a lot of what makes this nature area so unique. No waterfalls or significant elevation gain, but Flat Rock is rather unusual in that you'll find cedar glades, prairies, and woodlands...all in one place! Additionally, it houses lots of rare plants, some endemic to Tennessee and others only to Flat Rock itself - such as the Nashville Breadroot or Nashville Mustard, neither of which grow anywhere else in the world. This nature area totals 846 acres and not all of it is open to the public. However, they do welcome the public to hike their 3.5(ish) mile trail system between sunrise and sunset, year round. Since habitats like these are so rare, and something is in bloom almost all year long, we decided we should hike this one. We had read the trail isn't easy to follow at times...and found they weren't kidding! The hike starts out with very clear and intentional brown arrow markers. As we got into areas with the older, blue markers, we discovered the trail can become rather obscure. To add to the adventure, some of the blue trail marker paint has worn off, likely due to time and weather conditions. One tree in particular had the tiniest blue line left which I thankfully saw just as I started to wonder if we were moving in the right direction. Aside from constantly looking for markers, we were also using a GPS tracking map. Unfortunately, the online trail maps for Flat Rock have not been updated with the latest trail changes. While the map still provided a good direction of where we needed to go, on our return we scaled through thick brush thinking we had to shimmy around a downed tree. Turns out, the tree is there on purpose and we just needed to follow the markers around one more loop to get back to the trailhead. Ugh. If I can say anything about the hike as a whole, the scenery constantly changes -- from woodlands, to prairie, then back again. So no boredom there. Although, the stress of almost losing the trail a few times sucked. I also missed having some sort of stream to greet me. The whole hike was dry and it was a 90+ degree day. At the end of it, I was ready to get in the vehicle and GO. But in hindsight, I think I'd hike this trail again...in the spring or fall that is! In summary, I do recommend hiking this trail at least once. Please note there is only a parking lot and a trail, nothing else; no restrooms and no running water. You will need to bring everything you need -- including drinking water. Also, please remember many of the plants in this area are very rare. Stay on the trail (unlike us getting lost), be careful where you walk, don't pick any of the grasses or flowers: practice Leave No Trace principles. (This has been your PSA for the day. Thank you.)