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Shaded Running Trails in Tennessee
Tennessee has 85 trails with shade and tree cover in this directory, across 44 cities and towns — Memphis, Brentwood, Franklin, Smyrna and 40 more. Tree cover for summer miles, when an exposed path turns into a heat trap.
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Coolidge Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 7,873 reviews
Waterfront park with a restored historic carousel, an interactive play fountain & open spaces.
Warner Parks
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,444 reviews
Public forest & green space with hiking & equestrian trails, bicycle routes & athletic fields.
Ijams Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,394 reviews
Wetlands & rock formations fill urban nature park with 10 miles of trails plus bike & canoe rental.
Charlie Daniels Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,296 reviews
Family-friendly setting with playgrounds, plus tennis, basketball & sand volleyball courts.
Cane Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,696 reviews
262-acre park with BBQ/picnic shelters, trails, a playground & a lake for boating & fishing.
Moss-Wright Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,688 reviews
Comprising 147 acres & including several ballfields plus a large playground, trails & picnic tables.
Rotary Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,453 reviews
Popular destination for hiking and mountain biking, with a playground and creek.
McFee Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,238 reviews
Paved walking trails, athletic fields, a playground & splash pad are offered at this local park.
Athens Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,237 reviews
Spacious public park with lighted sports facilities, a conference center & a disc golf course.
Gallatin Miracle Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,166 reviews
Public recreation area with fields for soccer & softball, plus a disc-golf course & fenced dog run.
Gregory Mill Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 938 reviews
Neighborhood park with a large splash pad, sheltered picnic/grill area & paved walking trail.
T.O. Fuller State Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 968 reviews
This sprawling park offers over 6 miles of trails, a pool, picnic areas & bird-watching spots.
Billy Dunlop Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 850 reviews
City park with scenic views, featuring a playground, picnic areas, fishing & walking trails.
Fletcher Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 797 reviews
70-acre park offering wooded walking & biking paths, picnic pavilions & a Japanese garden.
Holston River Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 781 reviews
Kids-friendly park featuring a grassy soccer field and fishing docks.
Cason Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 733 reviews
Scenic park on local trail network with pavilions, a playground & restroom facilities.
Little Debbie Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 698 reviews
Kid-friendly recreational area featuring a playground and a zip line.
City Lake Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 706 reviews
Charming park featuring a waterfall along with walking paths and picnic tables.
Granny White Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 682 reviews
Outdoor activity place with lighted tennis courts & baseball diamonds, plus a playground & pavilion.
Jim Warren Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 659 reviews
This park features a variety of sports fields, plus a playground, fishing pond, skate park & trail.
Cedar Hill Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 628 reviews
Wooded, grassy space featuring a colorful play area, a basketball court, a track and more.
Frank Lorino Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 592 reviews
City park with a disk golf course, a dirt bike track, a skate park, tennis courts & athletic fields.
Cameron Brown Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 565 reviews
Large park with a lake, football/soccer field, softball fields, tennis courts & picnic/grill sites.
A K Bissell Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 546 reviews
Shady park featuring an amphitheater and playground in the eastern half, as well as a swimming pool and senior center.
Harvey Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 508 reviews
Community space with a creek and a playground featuring a wheelchair-accessible swing.
Yale Road Neighborhood Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 485 reviews
Popular neighborhood space (open space), perfect for a picnic, with a pond and a playground.
Whitsett Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 492 reviews
Cozy, dog-friendly city park featuring walking trails, a sizable playground & creek access.
Wolftever Creek Greenway
4.8 ★★★★★ 425 reviews
Paved trail showcasing a war memorial and playground, along with a dog park and benches.
Nesbit Park - Stanky Creek Trails
4.5 ★★★★★ 449 reviews
Shaded terrain with hiking and biking trails, plus a BMX park.
Aspen Grove Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 437 reviews
Forested park offering a creekside loop trail, children's playground & picnic pavilion on 14 acres.
Tweetsie Trail Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 419 reviews
Easy, generally level route featuring rock tunnels as well as scenic stops along the way.
Laurel Falls Trailhead and Appalachian Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 356 reviews
Scenic hiking route featuring waterfalls and creek views.
Muse Park
4 ★★★★☆ 424 reviews
Family-friendly green space featuring a playground, basketball court, and disc golf, plus a pond.
Sarah Benson Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 344 reviews
Well-maintained park with jogging trails, sports fields, picnic areas & a garden designed for pets.
Timberland Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 294 reviews
Wooded park on the Natchez Trace Parkway featuring hiking trails, picnic areas & a butterfly garden.
Third Creek Greenway Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 299 reviews
Peaceful greenway for walking and jogging amongst the trees, plus biking.
Wayne Hansard Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 288 reviews
Green space featuring athletic fields, a disc-golf course, walking trails & a playground.
Rock Springs Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 305 reviews
Kid-friendly park with a playground for swings and slides, plus paved trails for walking and jogging.
White Oak Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 269 reviews
Park offering picnic shelters, a playground, and athletic fields, plus dog-friendly areas.
Ellendale Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 262 reviews
Clean, quiet park with picnic tables and playgrounds, plus a baseball field.
Bull Run Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 259 reviews
Relaxed park with a grassy area and shady trees, plus a boat ramp and picnic facilities.
River Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 240 reviews
Popular park along the Little Harpeth River featuring basketball courts, a playground and paved trails.
Concord Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 240 reviews
Park featuring a playground and walking paths, plus a disc golf course.
Wolf River Greenway - Shady Grove Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 230 reviews
Scenic hiking, running and biking area featuring paths and trails, some paved and some not.
The Trails at Fontanel
4.5 ★★★★★ 245 reviews
Shady spot for scenic walks and hikes on wooded trails.
Deerwood Arboretum & Nature Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 228 reviews
Paved, shaded arboretum, featuring creek views, plus picnic spots.
Kingsport Greenbelt Trail Head
4.7 ★★★★★ 221 reviews
8-mi. wooded path for walking, running & biking with wetlands, picnic areas & views.
Pine Hill Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 214 reviews
Public park with a playground, picnic tables, and walking trails, plus restrooms.
Hilltop-Rosenwald Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 226 reviews
Relaxed community space featuring a playground, basketball courts and a walking trail.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 224 reviews
Playground featuring covered picnic tables and walking paths.
Henslee Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 210 reviews
Large city-owned space featuring a splash pad, a playground, trails, disc golf and a former golf course.
Cedar Stone Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 194 reviews
Well-maintained park hosting turf baseball matches and featuring a playground.
Lenoir City Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 195 reviews
Shady park featuring a playground, along with picnic tables and volleyball courts.
Shelby Farms Greenline
4.8 ★★★★★ 183 reviews
Paved route featuring biking, walking and running trails, plus lake views.
Wolf River Refuge Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 173 reviews
Hiking area with well-marked trails, plus opportunities for biking and swimming.
Old Forest State Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 167 reviews
Paved and gravel paths and trails for hiking, jogging, biking and walking at an urban park adjacent to a zoo.
Mount Juliet Bark Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 182 reviews
Dog park with separate areas for big and small breeds, plus a kids' playground.
Schimmels Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 157 reviews
Park at Lee University featuring picnic areas, benches, a pavilion & a half-mile track.
Paul Johns Neighborhood Park aka: Rock Springs Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 153 reviews
Local community facility with a playground, basketball court & BBQ grills for public use.
Veterans Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 141 reviews
Small, shaded park featuring picnic tables and a waterwheel, plus paved walkways.
Maryville Greenway
4.8 ★★★★★ 133 reviews
Serene waterside park with forested areas, sprawling lawns & several walking & biking trails.
Wolf River Nature Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 123 reviews
Long trails for biking, jogging and walking through woods and along the Wolf River.
Wikle Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 128 reviews
Clean playground featuring basketball and baseball fields for families, plus lawns for Frisbee golf.
Wolf River Nature Area (East)
4.8 ★★★★★ 110 reviews
Green space for walking and jogging through woods and along the Wolf River.
Station Camp Greenway Hiking Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 105 reviews
Long, clean, paved walkway and biking area with a bridge and creek.
Frazier McEwen Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 110 reviews
Greenway access, a playground, and picnic areas highlight this city park.
Malesus Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 96 reviews
Playground, tennis courts and sand volleyball area featuring picnic tables and a ball field.
Stoneridge Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 96 reviews
Park featuring a playground and a shaded trail for walking.
Soldier Beach Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 87 reviews
Flat walking and hiking trail leading to a beach with picnic tables and benches.
Central Valley Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 90 reviews
Hiking area featuring a paved path, disc-golf course and equestrian trails.
Rivercrest Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 56 reviews
Quiet grassy space featuring swings and slides, plus a paved walking trail amid the trees.
Cumberland River Greenway Metro Center Levee
4.4 ★★★★☆ 54 reviews
Dog-friendly park with paved trails and scenic views along the Cumberland River.
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- Athens
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- Dyersburg
- Englewood
- Farragut
- Goodlettsville
- Hampton
- Johnson City
- Kingsport
- Laurel Bloomery
- Maryville
- Red Bank
- Spring Hill
- Talbott
- Thompson's Station
- Three Way
- Tullahoma
- Whites Creek
- Winchester
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