Radnor Lake State Park is located south of Metropolitan Nashville in the Oak Hill community. Wildlife and numerous species of plants are in abundance. This natural area provides scenic, biological, geological and passive recreational opportunities not found in other metropolitan areas of Nashville's size. No picnicking or swimming allowed in the park.

Located ten miles east of Nashville, Percy Priest Lake covers an area of 14,400 acres and has 213 miles of shoreline. Considered one of the finest largemouth bass lakes in the state of Tennessee, anglers will also enjoy catching crappie, rockfish, bream and catfish. Other activities include camping, swimming, picnicking, boating, canoeing and hiking.

Centennial Park is one of Nashville's premier parks. Located on West End and 25th Avenue North, the 132-acre features: the iconic Parthenon, a one-mile walking trail, Lake Watauga, the Centennial Art Center, historical monuments, an arts activity center, a beautiful sunken garden, a bandshell, an events shelter, sand volleyball courts, dog park, and an exercise trail. Thousands of people visit the park each year to visit the museum, see exhibits, attend festivals, and to enjoy the beauty of the

Created in the early 1980's Riverfront Park is a natural recreational magnet along the Cumberland River for tourists and residents alike. Concerts, dances, art festivals, and other cultural events are regularly part of the park's activities. It is also known for its amphitheater and several unique public art pieces.