The exterior of the Cumberland Park can deceive you to believe that it is just another local park; but its several unique features makes the Cumberland Park nothing less than a popular tourist attraction. When the weather is hot, this is a place where locals come to cool off at the on-site spray ground. Children can be seen frolicking in the water while adults take time to unwind and relax. In addition to the spray ground, Cumberland Park also has a wonderful green maze where amid all the fun rides children become oblivious to time. A climbing wall and an explorer trail also form a part of Cumberland Park.
Cool down at Nashville's hottest water theme park. Ride the 700-foot Tennessee Twisters water slide. Enjoy three pools, miniature golf, boat and jet ski rentals, picnic areas, and sandy beaches. Season passes and group rates available. Extra fees for some activities like miniature golf, boat rentals and camping.
This serene 42-mile-long (68 kilometers), 14,200-acre (5,700 hectares) lake was created thanks to the J. Percy Priest Dam, completed in 1968. A convenient 15-minute drive from Downtown Nashville makes this lake popular among outdoor enthusiasts. A recreational haven, the serene lake is ideal for boating, camping, and fishing. Apart from well-equipped campsites, adventurous can also try primitive camping here. Stocked with white bass, trout, bluegill, sunfish, and more, the lake is also popular among anglers. With marinas located around the lake, boaters will find easy access to the water.
Just north of Nashville in Kingston Springs is the winding Harpeth River. Enjoy this natural waterway and the wildlife that lives in the protected reserve along its banks by canoe. At Tip-a-Canoe, paddlers can get in the water at a reasonable price for a four hour trip. Pack a lunch, grab some friends, and make a day of it. A shuttle will transport you and your party to and from the launch area.