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Timberland Park features a 2,000 sq. ft interpretive center. Visitors will enjoy hiking, bird watching and wildlife observation (deer, raccoon, fox, wild turkey and squirrel). An ADA accessible trail meanders thru the woods past several benches, a picnic area and eventually to an overlook pavilion.
- Timberland Park
- Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary
- Deerwood Arboretum
- Preservation Park
- Marcella Vivrette Smith Park
- Bowie Nature Park
- Westhaven
- Other Williamson County Trails
Locals consider Timberland Park one of Williamson County’s greatest hidden treasures and I have to agree. Located on the Natchez Trace Parkway just South of the Hwy 96 entrance in Franklin, this little-known park contains more than three miles of secluded trails and never has more than a handful of visitors. My go-to trail here is a 2.5-mile loop t...
Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, a privately owned nature preserve and owl sanctuary is open to the public Monday through Saturday — Pay for and print out a $5 day pass on the website and show it to an employee once you arrive and you’ll be good to go on the trails. I can assure you the cost of admission is absolutely worth it for the privilege of hiki...
Looking for an easy loop trail with eye-catching scenery? Deerwood Arboretum is for you. The arboretum’s one-mile paved walking trail winds around a small meadow, through a forest, and along the Little Harpeth River. It’s great for jogging, walking with small children, or getting your leashed dog out for a little exercise. Take the experience up a ...
You will be mightily impressed by the stunning Preservation Park in bucolic Thompson’s Station — and the drive on back roads to get there is equally lovely. The park’s 3.4-mile Battlefield Trail takes you through rolling pasture land (where a Civil War battle was once fought) up to the top of a massive grassy hill with 360-degree views of the surro...
This relatively new Brentwood space, Marcella Vivrette Smith Park, contains six miles of fantastic trails that wind through both forest and fields and take you past the historic Ravenswood Mansion, built in 1825. It’s a great pick for anyone looking for a more challenging workout — You’ll climb plenty of hills on these trails! Hikes here are known ...
Bowie Nature Park’s 17 miles of trails are a favorite with my kids, and I have to agree this Fairview park has some of the best hiking in all of Middle Tennessee. We love it for its pine forest (planted many decades ago by Dr. Evangeline Bowie), its lovely rocky stream, and its plethora of ponds and lakes. You can opt for a short walk here or a lon...
Inside Franklin’s sprawling Westhaven community is a delightful surprise — a sizable expanse of protected forest with nine miles of public trails created and maintained by neighbors. They are perfect for those looking for solitude and a bit of a challenge. The hilly, rocky terrain here is heavily forested and its many ups and downs will give you a ...
Harlinsdale Farm: This historic 200-acre farm includes a public 5k soft track perfect for walking or running. Pinkerton Park: This popular Franklin city park includes a paved one-mile walking trail. Behind Pinkerton Park, you’ll find Fort Granger, where a .7 mile trail takes you to a scenic overlook with some of the best views of Franklin you’ll fi...
Apr 11, 2024 · Timberland Park . You’ll find Timberland Park on the Natchez Trace Parkway in Franklin – The drive to get there is almost as beautiful as the park itself! You can expect to see wildflowers and butterflies along all of the park’s trails in March and April, but if you really want to up the ante, opt for the park’s Big East Fork Reserve Trail.
Dec 5, 2014 · Located near the northern terminus of the historic Natchez Trace Parkway, Timberland is a natural stopping point for travelers on the 441-mile national scenic byway. Gordon Hampton, interim director of the Parks Department, reports that the park is attracting both local residents and travelers.
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1. Franklin Drive Thru Safari. 110. Zoos. By 468americanp. Well, it’s not a California zoo. It’s it’s own kind of awesome! It’s a different experience to actually get to interact... 2. Franklin Ranch Comminty Park. 7. Parks. By houstontravelingfool. Even had someone driving a golf cart to give us a ride to the appropriate field.
Jun 10, 2016 · June 10, 2016. Right past the Franklin/Hwy 96 exit on the Natchez Trace Parkway, you’ll find a place most Nashville locals still don’t know about: a densely wooded park, complete with a lovely interpretive center and more than three miles of hiking trails.
