Radnor Lake State Park, Nashville: Address, Phone Number, Radnor Lake State Park Reviews: 4.5/5
Radnor Lake State Park
Radnor Lake State Park
4.5
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This park is over 1300 acres in size and houses a uniquely diverse range of biodiversity, making it great for nature observation. There are 6+ miles of trails in this day-use only park. Opportunities to learn about the biodiversity here are available at the visitor’s center, the aviary complex, and through the many Ranger led programs. More information on this park and many more can be found at the TN State Parks website.
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4.5
824 reviews
Excellent
582
Very good
197
Average
38
Poor
4
Terrible
3
Bob19512014
Gulfport, FL10,880 contributions
Jun 2022
Visiting from Florida. We loved this park. Easy long hike around the lake. We saw many kinds of birds including an eagle, cardinals, and wood ducks. Close encounter with 3 deer and a chipmunk. All free.
Written June 2, 2022
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Thank you for sharing many of the great features of our park. We appreciate your review and look forward to your next visit!
Written June 6, 2022
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Greta
11 contributions
Apr 2022 • Solo
Such a beautiful and peaceful place. The lake route is in very good condition. There could’ve been better signs in some places but in general a very good experience.
Written April 30, 2022
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We are glad you enjoyed your time on the trails. Thanks for the review!
Written May 18, 2022
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jasonhavens
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL15 contributions
Feb 2022
Radnor Lake State Park has been one of our favorite Nashville spots for decades, including when we were in college to study and relax as well. The park offers good trails, most of which are easy to hike/walk. We always see wildlife there, even when temperatures are near freezing! We highly recommend Radnor Lake for visitors of all ages.
Written February 26, 2022
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Thank you for sharing many of the great features of our park. We appreciate your review and look forward to your next visit!
Written March 1, 2022
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CTtraveler52
Ridgefield, CT6 contributions
Nov 2021
Love the trails at Radnor lake - Great wildlife and plants and a variety of difficulties for every skill level. Definitely a must do in Nashville.
Written December 22, 2021
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Cindy T
Pinellas Park, FL76 contributions
Oct 2021
We loved our hike here. Huge loop around the lake, well marked, and we saw some deer while we were there. Nice facility with video about the local birds which was fun to watch. I would come back for sure.
Written November 3, 2021
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We are glad you enjoyed your time on the trails. Thanks for the review!
Written November 17, 2021
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mahtomedigirl
Mahtomedi, MN269 contributions
Sep 2021
Enjoyed a great hike around Radnor Lake on Sunday morning. It wasn't too crowded at 10 am. Nice trails and scenery.
Written October 3, 2021
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Jessica R
3 contributions
Sep 2021
It was gorgeous! Mornings or Evenings are the best time to go as the sun cuts through the trees, it was ethereal! Loved it and would go back again!
Written September 29, 2021
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Ross Senack
Nashville, TN33 contributions
Mar 2021
There are so many trails/lakes in Nashville, but this one is my favorite! Never too crowded either. Lots of trails to do too!
Written September 4, 2021
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We are glad you enjoyed your time on the trails. Thanks for the review!
Written September 10, 2021
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William O
Westfield, MA37 contributions
Jul 2021
My family and me took a nice walk around the lake. There were so many deer to see it was unbelievable. For an out of shape guy, the 3+ mile walk was fine. The parking was no problem when I went but there weren't too many spots on one of the two lots. The lake was green color when I went but still a hike around any lake is good enough for me.
Written July 28, 2021
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We are glad you enjoyed your time on the trails. Thanks for the review!
Written August 9, 2021
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Eric H
Moab, UT152 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
My brother, a Nashville native who loves wildlife photography suggested we go here. There were animals everywhere including deer right off the trail, turkeys, herons, cormorants. Trail is super accessible and kids definitely won’t get bored
Written July 13, 2021
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Thank you for sharing many of the great features of our park. We appreciate your review and look forward to your next visit!
Written July 22, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Justin Vorp
Pittsburgh, PA1 contribution
I was hiking here the other day for about 3 hours, and it looked like a great place to do some trail running; however, there are signs every where saying not to run. Does anyone actually enforce this or care? I don’t see how running is any different than hiking.
libbatodd
Nashville, TN20 contributions
It is probably for the wildlife. It is a calm area and a great place for wildlife viewing. Running would startle the animals.
The Covingtons!
Houston, TX7 contributions
Hello! We are planning to go next week with our 5 year old and I see their office is closed on Tuesdays. Anyone have a trail recommendation that we can do round trip in 2 hours or less? Our little one is very active and has been hiking with us since she was 2 so even if there is a shorter moderate hike that we can do in 2 hours we are open to it! :)
libbatodd
Nashville, TN20 contributions
I am not for sure on this but you could probably research it online or call when the office is open!?
Marilyn C
Malone, NY204 contributions
Trails accessible for wheelchairs?
LadyGoodman615
Nashville, TN133 contributions
The. trails aren't really. There is a paved not quite throughway, mostly for rangers use (and people with handicapped plates)... and there is the spillway, which isn't a "road," but the ground is hard enough a wheelchair could traverse it.
The spillway leads to a small house, a little bit of seating on the edge of the lake and a bridge over the falls. Those things seem pretty accessible (the house has stairs up to its porch).
The other paths are covered with chipped wood, in some places gravel and where there is less traffic, dirt that's firm from being traversed.
Is there water access?
Brucelj1
Nashville, TN67 contributions
No access which is a shame I would love to kayak there!
S_Squirrel2002
Memphis, TN1 contribution
Will the park be open on Thanksgiving Day?
Auntliz
128 contributions
Yes
Is there an entrance fee? And what are the other fees?
Cheryll C
Tellico Plains, TN92 contributions
No fees!
Frequently Asked Questions about Radnor Lake State Park
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