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My family took a weekend trip to Beech Bend Park in Bowling Green. Only an hour north of Brentwood, Beech Bend is Nashville’s closest amusement park. We loved its old-fashioned atmosphere and slow pace. Older kids may try the wooden rollercoaster and water park slides.
Looking for a dog park in Brentwood? While there’s not a dog park in the city of Brentwood, there are two dog parks nearby: Maggie’s Bark Park in Franklin and the Edwin Warner Dog Park in West Nashville. We also include information for the Centennial Park, Shelby Park, and Murfreesboro dog parks in Middle Tennessee.
Come along to the opening of Brentwood’s newest park! Like River Park and Concord Park, Owl Creek Park is located off Concord Road–but much farther to the east, toward Nolensville.
Nashville is lucky to have a beautifully restored historic farm, right in the middle of the city! The Nashville Zoo was built on property donated to the city, an estate which visitors can tour as part of their zoo admission. Here’s a virtual walking tour of the Nashville Zoo’s Grassmere Farm and Croft House.
Nashville has many beautiful backdrops for wedding portraits and children’s portraits. Here is a list of our favorite do-it-yourself photo shoot locations.
Have you ever noticed the iron horse statues in Maryland Farms? Behind them is a beautiful 7-acre park with jogging trails: Brentwood’s Maryland Way Park.
Brentwood’s best playground for summer fun is the shady play area at Crockett Park. We have photos and directions to this hard-to-find playground in the heart of Brentwood, Tennessee.
Brentwood’s River Park–the park next to the Brentwood library–has a good playground, with easy access to the greenway walking paths. Read more for an important safety tip about River Park’s play area!
A Brentwood mom reviews Granny White Park playground. Find out all about its fantastic set of swings to fit everyone in the family, two separate play structures to accomodate big AND little kids, and the walking track that keeps moms fit while kids play. Also includes links about additional Brentwood playgrounds and parks.
The Fun Times Guide To Brentwood presents a collection of all our articles about Granny White Park. Links are provided for our reviews of the playground, the walking and jogging trails, Brentwood’s first bocce court, and a complete list with directions to every Brentwood park.
