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Radnor Lake State Park

1160 Otter Creek Road, Nashville, TN
615 373-3467
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Ranked #12 of 107 attractions in Nashville
Type: State Parks
Activities: Canoeing, Hiking
Traveler Description: Radnor Lake State Natural Area, located only a few miles from downtown Nashville, is a great place for walking and sight-seeing.  The lake is an... more »
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Nashvillle
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Radnor Lake is a hidden gem in a Nashville neighborhood. I hesitate to write this review as crowds would certainly disrupt the serene environment but it's just so beautiful. The walking paths are very well maintained. We usually choose the one that winds around the lake. Make sure that you are not so busy hiking that you miss the wildlife... More

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Nashville
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Nashville's Radnor Lake State Natural Area is too much of an environmental gem to be ruined by throngs of visitors. The wooded hillsides abound with big trees, wildflowers, and and fauna. Don't spoil it for those of us who have grown up nearby and treasure Nashville's "Walden Pond". Stay away! You'll be doing us a favor.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013 via mobile

My sister and I visited for a shirt hike on the park trails. They were well maintained and there are a variety of trails for different levels of challenge. It was a very peaceful way to spend a spring morning. We went on a weekday and there were. Fair number of people around. My sister told me that on weekends... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

We visited Radnor Lake State Park on a Sunday afternoon around 1:00pm. We entered the park from Granny White Pike, which is in a residential area, and there wasn't any signs off of the road marking the entrance to the park, so we did pass it once, and had to turn back around. It was a lovely park with various... More

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Kennesaw, Georgia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013

My friends and I used to come here when I attended college in Nashville. Beautiful little quiet spot.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

A great park with a trail that circles the lake. There are different hiking options, from very easy to difficult, and all are clearly marked. There was a lot of wildlife the day we went, and we saw frogs, fish, all sorts of birds, snapping turtles, and deer. It's also not too crowded, which is surprising considering it's proximity to... More

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Nashville, Tennessee
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

nice enough park when you can actually get a parking spot to go in...they need to fix that or I will give up entirely. Its one of the few parks around soo...it always crowded..kind of takes away from Nature per se.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013 via mobile

If you live in Nashville this is a fun park to walk and hike. Very quiet and beautiful even though its close to the city. Highly recommend if you are wanting to get away from reality for an hour or two.

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Nashville, Tennessee
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

It gives you time to enjoy nature close to city. See turkeys dance with Dears come close by. enjoy families with children involved in games and other activities

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013

It was Easter Sunday and a bit drizzly but having plugged in my headphones, listening to classical music whilst walking around this beautiful natural forest and lake was a peaceful and warming experience. It is unusual to find such a spot practically in the centre of a metropolitan area, you would not know you were 10 mins outside the centre... More

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