Address
5548 Franklin Pike, Suite 101
Nashville, TN 37220
Map
Office Number
615-371-8291
Radnor Lake State Park
"For 50 years, Radnor Lake has served as a refuge from the hustle and bustle of Nashville. Our mesmerizing wildlife and unparalleled sustainability have earned us millions of visitors and two prestigious Park of the Year awards from the state of Tennessee.
The park is open from 6:00 a.m. to 20 minutes after sunset year-round.
The visitor center is open Thursday through Monday, from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m, (closed for lunch from 1:00 to 2:00 PM). Closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center
Hours of Operation:
Wednesdays from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Saturdays from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Scheduled tours and interpretive programs are conducted by the park staff and can be found on our upcoming events page, which is updated weekly.
Radnor Lake State Park is a 1,368-acre park and is protected as a Class II Natural Area. It is unique due to the abundance of wildlife viewing opportunities, environmental education programs, hiking opportunities, and its location in an urban area. The park is day-use only and the 7.75-miles of trail are strictly used for hiking, photography, and wildlife observation. Pets, jogging, and bicycles are only allowed on the Otter Creek Road trail. The Lake Trail is accessible to people with all-terrain wheelchairs.
The park is perfect for nature enthusiasts to observe owls, herons, and waterfowl as well as many species of amphibians, reptiles, and mammals such as mink and otter. Hundreds of species of wildflowers, mosses, fungi, ferns, and other plants, as well as trees, shrubs, and vines, add to the natural ecological diversity of the area. Several ranger-led programs are planned throughout the year including canoe floats, wildflower walks, astronomy night hikes, nature hikes, programs on snakes, off-trail land acquisition hikes, and birds of prey.
For more information, visit there website.
