It is the mission of Metro Parks and Recreation to sustainably and equitably provide everyone in Nashville with an inviting network of parks and greenways that offer health, wellness and quality of life through recreation, conservation, and community.
Metro Parks offers a variety of facilities and programs throughout Davidson County. Currently, the department oversees approximately 16,000 acres of open space, including 178 parks and 100 miles of greenway. There’s something for everyone in Metro Nashville Parks. The department offers after school programs for kids, senior programs, special population programs, cultural arts classes, fitness classes, dog parks, a variety of trails, nature programs, sports leagues, ice hockey, art galleries, and much more.