Centennial Park

Centennial Park 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 band shell, an events shelter, sand volleyball courts, dog park, and an exercise trail.

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2500 W End Ave (at 25th Ave) Nashville , TN 37232 United States

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Design*Sponge

The perfect place to throw a frisbee , pack a picnic , explore the garden or attend one of the many events and activities scheduled throughout the year. Read more

Ian Farmer

The Parthenon is an exact replica of the one in Athens. A giant statue of Athena is inside. $7 to see the inside, but worth it.

drew tarvin

It is currently under construction so maybe not as pretty as it could be but still a nice place to spend the afternoon. Plus they have an adult swing near the playground .

Alexa Jane Brooks

Great for a walk / run (Beware of stationary photographers ). Also, lots of ducks!

Daniel Newman

This is a good place for a stroll or to see one of the many events that take place here. I'm a big fan of Musician 's Corner that happens in the Spring and Summer.

Linda Horbeck

Its a beautiful park ! You can go visit the Parthenon full size replica !

Diksha Poudyal

Great for taking walks, running or biking . Beautiful views and peaceful .

Ryan Sems

Has a good size pond with plenty of ducks, a playground & ornate garden . Often times folks play sports there like ultimate frisbee & soccer .

Edward Forte

Great park for walking around. Great for bird watching

Nashville Parent Magazine

The duck pond is an irresistible draw for young kids! Bring a picnic lunch and let the young ones run free on the acres of open lawn. Festivals and fairs abound so check their calendar for dates.

Allen Vogliano

Probably one of my favorite urban parks . I discovered a little lake , an old military plane and a train on this trip to Centennial!

Amol Utrankar

Check the website for events . In the summer, there are frequent concerts , dance lessons, fairs/markets, etc.

Dean Gardner

It's a really good place to come with the the family. And if you're into volleyball you can play that as well .

Laura Lynn

Great place to bring visitors on a nice, sunny day. Bring a book and blanket and stay a while. :)

Rachel Hukill

There is a geocache spot near the Parthenon. It is on the corner of one of the cement blocks at the bottom near the walkway. Look for the broken corner and open it up.

JB Faby

One of the best area in Nashville by far. Perfect to bike , walk , run, picnic or just chill !!! Don't forget to visit the parthenon !!!

Justin ????

The free Saturday night big band dances are so much fun. 7 p.m to 10 p.m. under the band shelter, all summer long. Swing , latin, ballroom .

Divya Mulanjur

Big beautiful park with loads of space and Nashville's Parthenon at the center.

Jeiran Hasan

Great park . Lots of places to run, walk the dogs, or walk around the Parthenon.

Shannon Hoffman

Take a walk around the water. Enjoy a bike ride . Beautiful trees .

Megan M

I love feeding the ducks at the pond because it takes me back to my childhood in Venice, CA, doing the same thing. Check out the Parthenon or take a relaxing stroll during lunch on a stressful day.

Theresa Roldan

Very well maintained. Good place to stroll around or chill on the grass

Cory Bellamy

Nice place to take a jog. The scenery is beautiful. There is a one mile loop around the park .

Eric McClelland

Make a stop by the recently renovated Parthenon. Say hi to Athena.BTW, if you've seen Percy Jackson, the exteriors of the Parthenon were shot in the little field in front of the entrance. And the

Michele O'Neil

Had a great walk around the pond . It's been years since I was last here & I am glad I came back. It's absolutely beautiful!

Mindy Zhang

Free big band music and dancing on summer Fridays

Antonello Loddo

Great for spending a sunny spring day outside

Frank Seddon

Lots to do! Very kid and dog friendly !

Christopher Simpson

There is a cool train together with a fighter jet in this park . There is also a geocache on this train which I have yet to find!!! Read more

Dobrila Pintar

TENNESSEE CRAFT FAIR 37th Annual fall fair is a premium event organized by TACA

A S

Beautiful park . Grab a swing before they are all gone!

Colin Lord

Great park for running if you want a flat and easy path.

Jennifer Samardak

Wonderful place to just chill or attend events . My name only wish is for more bathrooms .

Debra Reynolds

The Parthenon. Loved the walk from our hotel to the park !

Juandale

Nashville Community Concert Orchestra performs their annual Father's Day Concert here. Talk about a great day to enjoy the day.

Keith Hayes

Loved it all my life

Vivek Surti

Nashville is the Athens of the South! Come in the summer for Musicians Corner and Movies in the park !

Ted DeCastri

Musicians Corner . Saturdays in season. Worth a day in the park at a biergarten .

Tim Edwards

Best park in Nashville

Danny Boles

Like this if you ever fed the ducks here when you were a kid. :-)

Overlook Tn

Enjoy the Great weather today at Centennial Park and while your out stop in and The Overlook ad enjoy some nice refreshments!!!

Melissa Bowman

Beautiful park . Love music corner

John MaGuirk

It should be a picture of guitars made of car plates.

Aysel Labaut

Beautiful scenery ! ❤️

Timothy Westerlund

Great place to bring kids and family.

Amit Joshi

Come in the summer for swing dancing and Shakespeare in the Park !

isniel diaz

Everything is good here.

Derell Stinson

Mid morning week days are ideal for walking...

Nashville Events Examiner

Walking, hiking , picnics , scenery - what more do you need?

Jake Robins

The old rickety swings are a nice romantic way to enjoy an afternoon!

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Great place & worth the stop. Was surprisingly more art & things to look at than we had anticipated there to be. Anticipate spending 1-2 hours if you like art. - Becky Edwards

8.6
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Lineup of various musicians. Great food trucks. Super chill - Elisabeth Frederick

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Bring a blanket/ picnic and get there early. Fabulous - Daniel Maggipinto

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Great nature center, classes and book reading. Plenty of parking and great art. Baseball, ducks and trails. - Tim Edwards

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McGangbag (McChicken inside a McDouble) plus Fries with Mac Sauce is the way to go. Grab a $1 sweet tea while your there! - Jordan Fernandes

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Negatives: Tough parking. Drive-Thru lane blocks parking spaces. Positives: Ample outdoor seating with small fire pit outside for warmth. Friendly staff every time. - Joseph Reed