Harpeth Knoll Park

Harpeth Knoll Park... exists. It has the same bright colored, plasticy playground equipment Metro added to most of its playgrounds in 2005. But that's about it.

The land itself was purchased by the Metro Board of Education in the 1960s. They tried to sell it in 1976, but couldn't find a buyer. However, it was at this same time, in the 1970s and 1980s, that the neighborhood began to really develop. This part of Nashville isn't even on maps until the 1960s. The name of the park derives from the fact that it is, in fact, a grassy knoll.

There's a small playground, a beautiful art installation bench commemorating the 2010 flood, and a very depressing looking baseball area. It's definitely not big enough for Little League or anything regulation. But this park exists in 10 acres, approximately 80% of which is just a field of grass, unencumbered by shade. We walked about half a mile around the perimeter, and enjoyed the sunshine. There was little to no paved section, so our walk was in the grass.

Name: Harpeth Knoll Park

Address: 708 Goodpasture Terrace, 37221

History: 1 out of 5

Walkability: 1 out of 5

Kid Like-ability- 3 out of 5

Date Night-ability- 1 out of 5

Charm: 1 out of 5