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Whitsett Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 492 Google reviews · Running trail in Nashville, Tennessee · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Whitsett 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.
Cozy, dog-friendly city park featuring walking trails, a sizable playground & creek access.
What runners say about Whitsett Park
“It's a little dirty now so bring a garbage bag and help clean it up.”
“Had all the playground equipment the kids wanted, shade to cool off when needed & oh my Goodness, BEAUTIFUL walking trails!”
“Whitsett Park is a charming, quiet park featuring open green spaces, playgrounds, and shaded areas—great for family activities, casual walks, and outdoor relaxation.”
such a pretty park!! lots of walking trails, both paved and gravel, and a nice creek
Enjoyed the very fresh air and peacefulness of the park and walking trails, pet friendly
Lovely park, trail, shade trees. Warned that it is not safe by local. Her car window was smashed and purse stolen. She observed another woman running from trees reporting chase by man with syringe. Yikes! Walked in daylight in sight of my car...
Beautiful trails for jogging, walking or walking your pets. Play area for children, and wide spaces to play soccer or frissbee.
Trail conditions & character
“Had all the playground equipment the kids wanted, shade to cool off when needed & oh my Goodness, BEAUTIFUL walking trails!”
“Enjoyed the very fresh air and peacefulness of the park and walking trails, pet friendly”
“lots of walking trails, both paved and gravel, and a nice creek”
“Whitsett Park is a charming, quiet park featuring open green spaces, playgrounds, and shaded areas—great for family activities, casual walks, and outdoor relaxation.”
Plan your run at Whitsett 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone(615) 862-8750
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
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