A Virtual Auto Tour of Percy Warner Park

Written by Lynnette on August 5, 2006 | Comments (3)

Percy Warner Park sign at the entrance. Though technically not in Brentwood, Percy Warner Park -- and the adjoining Edwin Warner Park -- are both close enough to be frequented by a number of Brentwood residents and visitors on a daily basis.

I've ridden my bike through Percy Warner Park a few times, but mostly I just enjoy riding through the park in my car. One thing's for sure... I've been through this park dozens of times, and there hasn't been a time yet when I didn't spot at least one deer!

Here's a virtual auto tour through Percy Warner Park in Nashville, TN...


Bordered by Old Hickory Blvd. on the southern end, and Belle Meade Blvd. on the north side... Chickering Road on the east, and Highway 100 on the west... these two parks provide a great location for a number of recreational activities and entertainment alike:

  • hiking trails

  • picnic areas

  • scenic overlooks

  • equestrian center

  • horse trails

  • golf courses

  • athletic fields

  • running courses

  • children's play areas

  • bicyling roads (share the road)

  • walking routes

  • auto touring

  • horse racing


On with the tour...

This is the view approaching Percy Warner Park from Brentwood on Old Hickory Blvd.

Bicyclists park at Vaughn Road across from Percy Warner Park. On your left, you'll notice ballfields.

There's also a parking lot where bicyclists usually park their cars while biking in and around the Warner parks.


Steeplechase at Percy Warner Park in Nashville, TN. On your right, you can see the Percy Warner Equestrian Center.

This is the site of the Iroquois Steeplechase at Percy Warner Park in Nashville each May:

Percy Warner Equestrian Center. Steeplechase grounds in Nashville,Tennessee. Site of the Nashville Steeplechase events.

Coming & Going...

These are the main entrances into and exits out of Percy Warner Park.
Belle Meade entrance off Belle Meade Blvd. The entrance to Percy Warner Park off Highway 100 in Nashville. The view when exiting Percy Warner Park on Vaughn Road.
Percy Warner Parks map for directions.


Signs Inside Percy Warner Park...


A sign indicating there's a horse trail. Example of the signs that will help you find your way in and out of the park. A Metro parks sign at the entrance to Percy Warner Park.

Most of the roadway is one-way, only a small part of the route is two-way. The speed limit inside the park is 20 miles per hour, Example of a sign marking a hiking trail inside Percy Warner Park. There are plenty of pull-offs all along the route, so heed the no parking signs along the main drive inside the park.
The do's and don'ts according to a Metro parks sign inside Percy Warner Park. The sign at the entrance to Edwin Warner Park -- the side of the park with interactive displays, guides, and a visitor's area. An example of the directional signs inside the park. For the most part, it's one main loop with a handful of optional scenic routes.


Places To Kick Back & Relax...


There are a number of picnic areas in Percy Warner Park. You'll find many right along the roadside, sheltered by the surrounding trees. There are also a bunch of picnic shelters in the park. Here are a few...

The picnic shelters give you a break from the sun -- or rain -- inside Percy Warner Park. It's such a clean park... with plenty of rustic picnic areas. The picnic tables located along the road make an excellent place to hang out, read a book, write a letter, or have a picnic. There are a handful of covered picnic shelters inside the park. Most of the roadside picnic tables are in nice, shady locations. These high-quality park benches are placed all throughout the park. They are a welcomed resting spot for all the runners and walkers. This is one of the more unique picnic spots inside Percy Warner Park.


Fun Things To See & Do In The Park...


It's a make-your-own-fun kind of park! The possibilities are endless, here are some of the most popular things to do at Percy Warner Park.

There's a golf course and driving range viewable from the roadway inside Percy Warner Park. Only the most fit bicyclists dare to tackle the hills inside Percy Warner Park. I've thought about it, but have yet to try it myself. Percy Warner is a great place for families to hike. The trailheads are well-marked, and there are some helpful maps at the central trailhead. This is a runner's and jogger's paradise... and you'll find lots of leisurely walkers as well. With plenty of uphills and downhills, you get quite the workout! There are a handful of play areas for the children... with swings & things... even a small rock-climbing wall! Just drive!... The roads are mostly one-way, twisty-turny roads with a speed limit of 20 mph.All roadways are shared with bicyclists, runners, and walkers, so drive carefully. There's plenty to see all along the way -- sightseeing opportunities galore -- lots of scenic overlooks, and historical landmarks too. The deer run wild inside Percy Warner Park. The best time to view them is after dinner, as the sun is going down.


RELATED:
Here's a park map & review of Edwin Warner Park.

Here are some cool gmap pedometer mileposts!

Percy Warner Park trails for hiking, biking, running, and horseback riding.

Article Tools
Print
RSS
More articles like this here:

Tags:

Archives
© 2004-2008 The Brentwood Fun Times Guide ™

3 Comments

idonthaveone said:

are there any horseback riding rental places so that you dont have to bring your own horse...and how many walking trails are there...are there different levels of difficulty?

July 3, 2007 4:13 PM | Reply to this Comment
Amanda B. said:

I was married here on May 27th, 2006. It was absolutely beautiful at the entrance on the stone stairway. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect place to mary the man I have loved for 12 years!!!

April 20, 2007 11:07 AM | Reply to this Comment
Shenall Booker said:

Here is the map of the park

September 19, 2006 2:46 PM | Reply to this Comment

Leave a comment

Tag Cloud


Photos

  • Brentwood TN has lots of fun places to go at night, hear live music and watch sports.
  • Here's what it's really like to live in Brentwood, Tennessee--the good AND the bad.
  • Social life in Brentwood TN centers around school, church, and sports. Singles may find themselves in Nashville for nightlife and music.
  • Brentwood has the shortest commute of all Williamson Co. neighborhoods into Nashville, but most growth is happening south of Brentwood.
  • Cuppycakes Bakery is located in Spring Hill, but the mother-daughter bakers will deliver to Brentwood, TN.
  • Merridee's Breadbasket bakery in Franklin TN also delivers box lunches for free to Brentwood!
  • Merridee's Breadbasket is one of the best bakeries near Brentwood, and they also deliver box lunches for free!
  • Here are my family's favorite bakeries near Brentwood, Tennessee--including the best peach pie ever from Franklin.
  • Jasons Deli in Cool Springs offers an organic kids meal with free ice cream.
  • Snappy Tomato Pizza on Old Hickory in Brentwood offers kids-eat-free buffet for children 5 and under.
  • Brentwood Chick-fil-a is almost always packed on Tuesdays for 99 cent kid meals.
  • Here is a list of restaurants where kids eat free in Nashville near Brentwood, TN, and if they don't eat free, they can at least eat well with one of these value priced kids meals.

Categories


Enter your email address:

Delivered by FeedBurner