Nashville's Favorite Parks

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Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park

Park perk: The World War II Memorial includes an 18,000-pound granite globe that indicates where Tennesseans fought during the war. 600 James Robertson Pkwy, Nashville, TN 37243; open dawn to dusk, daily
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Centennial Park

Park perk: The steam locomotive No. 576 that sits in the park is the only surviving one of its kind. The park is best known as a beautiful backdrop for the full-scale replica of the Parthenon, a remannt of the 1897 Tennessee Centennial Exposition. 2500 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203, open dawn to dusk, daily
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Cumberland Park

Park perk: Kids can play on The Hollow—a one-of-a-kind play area, which includes a bouncing pad, tandem seesaw and “cloud bridge. x93 592 S 1st St, Nashville, TN 37213; open dawn to 11 p.m., daily
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Edwin Warner Park

Park perk: The smaller of the Warner Parks—Edwin has its own set of hiking trails, the Metro Parks' flagship Nature Center, and a story book trail that kids will love. 7311 Hwy 100, Nashville, TN 37221; open dawn to 11 p.m., daily
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Elmington Park

Park perk: The open field at Elmington Park makes the perfect setup for summertime Movies in the Park, soccer matches, and space to Fido to roam. 3531 W End Ave, Nashville, Tennessee 37205; open dawn to dusk, daily
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Percy Warner Park

Park perk: With 10 miles of equestrian paths, Percy is a natural fit to host the annual Iroquois Steeplechase—one of Middle Tennessee’s top sporting events. The horse race has run continuously since 1941—taking only one year off during WWII. 7311 Highway 100, Nashville, TN 37221; open dawn to 11 p.m., daily
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Public Square Park

Park perk: This 2-acre park, once a parking lot, now acts as a concert venue, public meeting space, and green roof that captures more than 50,000 gallons of rainwater each year. 10 Public Square, Nashville, TN 37243; Open dawn to dusk, daily
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Radnor Lake State Park

Park perk: Some of the highest elevations in Nashville are found at Radnor Lake. In the winter, the Ganier Ridge Trail offers great views of the Nashville skyline. The 904-acre park is also home to a variety of animals (eagles, turkey, deer) in protected natural habitats. 1160 Otter Creek Rd, Oak Hill, TN 37220; Open 6 a.m. - dark, daily
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Riverfront Park

Park perk: As the name suggests, you get a great view of the Cumberland and the city from this vantage. But, you can also find Fort Nashborough—the site where James Robertson led the first settlers to Nashville in 1780. 100 1st Ave N, Nashville, TN 37201; open dawn to dusk, daily
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Sevier Park

Park perk: Look on the Sunnyside—the home built in 1852 by Mary Childress Benton sat on Confederate and Union lines in the Battle of Nashville—there are still remnants of the damage done on the porch and columns. 3021 Lealand Ln Nashville, TN 37204; open dawn to dusk, daily
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Shelby Park

Park perk: Shelby's got it all: wildlife, playgrounds, a dog park, ball fields, two golf courses, a fishing lake, and many trails for R&R in nature. Shelby Ave & S 20th St, Nashville, TN 37206; open dawn to 11 p.m., daily
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