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Henslee Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 210 Google reviews · Running trail in Dickson, Tennessee · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Henslee Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Large city-owned space featuring a splash pad, a playground, trails, disc golf and a former golf course.
What runners say about Henslee Park
“The splash pad is amazing the bathrooms are clean and while the astro turf can get hot on those bare feet it's an all-around awesome experience.”
“Now the covered picnic area, benches in the shade, shaded areas of play and full bathrooms just make it perfect!”
“For all ages, but particularly if you have young children, one of the most impressive (and FREE) parks we've ever seen.”
Update here now (winter time) I had a great time even just e seconds sledding. This couple is soo nice they allow me to use their sleigh for me to try sledding and experience what it’s like😍.Thank you so much again! May God bless you! See you around!
This was my first visit to this new city park. The property used to be the old Country Club and the golf carts trails have been converted to walking trails. The city still has some work to do but overall it’s a nice place to walk, run, ride a bike or fly a drone.
What a nice clean place to take your younger children. The play areas are large. The ground is cushioned very well. Quite a variety of play structures that transition from toddlers to 5 to 12 year old. There is a large seasonal splash pad. There are shades and some benches. Also picnic tables and paved walking trails.
This park is absolutely beautiful! Lots of hills and trails to choose from. We did the red trail and woowee those hills will get ya lol! Theres also a cool disc golf course & amazing playground for kids that has a water section thats extra fun!! Highly recommend checking this park out! :)
Trail conditions & character
“I really enjoyed walking here because the trails are diverse and a few are challenging with some steep hills.”
“The splash pad is amazing the bathrooms are clean and while the astro turf can get hot on those bare feet it's an all-around awesome experience.”
“The concrete in a few places needs repair so walkers/runners will have to be careful until that is done.”
“Now the covered picnic area, benches in the shade, shaded areas of play and full bathrooms just make it perfect!”
Plan your run at Henslee Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitecityofdickson.com
- Phone(615) 446-1721
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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