Radnor Lake State Park

Category: State park in Nashville, Tennessee

Address: 1160 Otter Creek Rd, Nashville, TN 37220, USA

Phone: +18888672757

Reviews

Rose Mattingly

Oct 25, 2022

I love this place! I have been coming here since I was young. The parking needs to be expanded and reorganized but the scenery here especially in the fall is otherworldly. Truly blissful to come here and spend even an hour or two. Fair warning, the weekends are the most difficult to find parking but worth the wait!!!

Roberta Goodman

Oct 25, 2022

Heron, pair of otters, muskrats, turtles, and fall colors! No picnics allowed.

Will Penn

Oct 25, 2022

A must visit Tennessee State Park with a variety of different historic areas. If your lucky, you'll get to see some wildlife. One of the photos with this has some deer, if you can spot them. I will return each and every time I visit Nashville.

Marco Barry

Oct 23, 2022

Beautiful park with a variety of great walking trails. First time we came it was the middle of winter and we didn’t see much wildlife but this time around, in the middle of October, we saw several deer (really close up), two snakes, a big group of turkeys, lots of birds and turtles, and even an armadillo. The autumn foliage was stunning! The visitor center is also nice. Only downside is the parking - even getting there fairly early, if it’s a weekend and the weather is nice, there’s probably going to be a wait for a parking spot. The park is worth it, though!

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Questions & Answers

Is there any camping at this park?

Ryan Cook | Oct 25, 2017
vikas bajpai | Oct 25, 2017

No camping

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Is there grills

Cassie Rodriguez | Oct 25, 2018
Jed Burdet | Oct 25, 2018

Percy priest lake has grills and picnic tables. Lots of recreation areas. Radnor is a protected wildlife area.

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Can I walk my dog here?

Daniel Caissie | Oct 25, 2017
Radnor Lake State Park | Oct 25, 2018

Dogs are allowed on 2 miles of roadway that is closed to vehicle traffic which includes otter creek road and the road on the Dam. These areas are the best views of the lake and are great opportunities to walk your dog at this state natural area. State park rangers hike all of the trails daily and would like to thank all of our dog owners who comply with our posted rules/regulations in advance!

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Are there boat ramps for small boats?

Gretchen Lawrence | Oct 25, 2019
Mike Bolan | Oct 25, 2019

No boats are allowed on the lake. The only way you can is through a ranger-led program

Can you swim here

Tay Dortch | Oct 25, 2018
Tameka Johnson | Oct 25, 2018

No I don't think so

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Can I launch a canoe or kayak on the lake?

Frank Siuta | Oct 25, 2018
charlie tallent | Oct 25, 2018

No private boats can be used

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When does it close

Phone Account | Oct 25, 2019
Sugaree_jt | Oct 25, 2019

Most of the state parks close at Sundown.

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If I want to see some snow in the winter, does it snow anywhere in this park?

Logan Harrison Crabtree | Oct 25, 2019
Ra Ki | Oct 25, 2019

Chances are somewhere between January and March. Agree with you David

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Can you fish

fred king | Oct 25, 2017
Tracey Patterson | Oct 25, 2017

No.

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Is there fish? Can I catch fish? Is there a space for fishing?

samer homs | Oct 25, 2017
Rex Cope | Oct 25, 2017

It is a wildlife preserve, so fishing is prohibited.

Is there fishing allowed at this park?

Michael Williams | Sep 24, 2022
Bill Read | Sep 24, 2022

Better call them

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Can you set up a hammock for a short nap? (The answer is no. I just got kicked out)

Taylor Middlebrook | Aug 25, 2022
Pablo Munoz | Aug 25, 2022

not not allowed

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How much is a minthly rate

Sam Poole | Jun 26, 2022
Michael Hayes | Jun 26, 2022

No monthly rate no camping or fishing just hiking there beautiful area

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Are there Bike rentals?

Alexander Senkoff | Feb 26, 2022
Gareth G | Feb 26, 2022

No

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can you fish there

Justin Dorris | Oct 24, 2021
Stephen Graham-Ching | Oct 24, 2021

No. It's not allowed.

Ok to ride bicycles here?

Vilma Sekona | Oct 24, 2021
Robert Masto | Oct 24, 2021

Bikes and baby strollers are only permitted on the lakeside paved road, not on the trails.

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May I get married at the park. My fiance and I with just our reverand? Preferably on one of the wooden outlooks.

sarah desiree howie | Oct 24, 2021
Jason Anderson | Oct 24, 2021

I saw a sign that specifically said no weddings. Sorry ☹

Is there a swimming area?

Kate Adams | Oct 24, 2021
Jeremy Flax | Oct 24, 2021

No swimming is allowed there.

Entrance is paid or free for the park

Medardo Calo | Oct 24, 2021
Meg Scholl | Oct 24, 2021

Parking is free

Is the aviary education center open now?

Birjis Mukardamwala | Oct 24, 2021
Sal Dixon | Oct 24, 2021

When I was there it was with social distancing and mask requirements. As you may already know, these things change between businesses and management.

Are bicycles allowed on the trails ?

Tim Perna | Oct 24, 2020
SCOTT GARRISON | Oct 24, 2020

Only on the street surrounding the park. Not on the trails.

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Is fishing allowed?

daniel L | Oct 24, 2020
Birjis Mukardamwala | Oct 24, 2020

No fishing or swimming or boating. It's a wildlife reserve.

Can you swim in the lake?

Ana Soler | Oct 24, 2020
Cameron Creasy | Oct 24, 2020

No, also the lake is populated by snapping turtles, water birds, and snakes.

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How far from zoo?

Mary Kelly | Oct 24, 2020
Jimmy Parikh | Oct 24, 2020

10 to 15 miles

Are there any Bridle paths for horses?

Teresa Fensler | Oct 24, 2020
Adriana Urbanczyk | Oct 24, 2020

No but there are beautiful paths at Warner park near Cheekwood

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Can I ride my side by side here?

Jeremy Niehause | Oct 25, 2019
Kimberly Dalby | Oct 25, 2019

The trails through the woods were very much hiking trails. There is a paved walking/running/cycling trail.

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Are there camping sites or cabins for rent on Radnor lake in Tennessee

Lisha Lucas | Oct 25, 2019
William Kazeleski | Oct 25, 2019

No it's a protected nature reserve

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which trail can a wheelchair go on?

Theresa Young | Oct 25, 2019
Andrew Okeke | Oct 25, 2019

From their site - "Yes, there are “all-terrain” wheelchairs available in the Visitors’ Center, making the lake trail accessible for all."

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Is there a playground here?

Jessica Shumake | Oct 25, 2019
Elizabeth Shoemaker | Oct 25, 2019

No

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Can you fish?

Diógenes Valier | Oct 25, 2019
Joshua Franklin | Oct 25, 2019

You can not fish, or enter the water. But you can do it in Edwin Warner Park. It's the Harpeth River, but it's close to the Radnor.

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Can we have a tailgate lunch in the parking lot?

Sandra Ann | Oct 25, 2019
Ra Ki | Oct 25, 2019

You can always have your food and snacks in the parking lot but not inside the park

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What are the hours for the park?

lee auberry | Oct 25, 2019
Clayton Clark | Oct 25, 2019

To the best of my knowledge it's dawn until dusk. Depends seasonally.

Is there camping

J.R. Cockrell | Oct 25, 2019
Alek 24241990 | Oct 25, 2019

No camping available, park closes at 8pm.

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How are the running paths here?

Tim Moore | Oct 25, 2018
Perpetually Optimistic | Oct 25, 2019

Can you run if your being chased? :D

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Can we rent a canoe at Radnor State Park?

R.T. Small | Oct 25, 2018
Michael Arnett | Oct 25, 2018

No.

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What is the timinngs right now i am planning to go can i go on night time

mallikarjunreddy patel | Oct 25, 2018
Myra Broslat | Oct 25, 2018

Daylight hours only.

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How long are the trails?

Mortika Robinette | Oct 25, 2018
Anupam Jaiswal | Oct 25, 2018

There are 2 trails.one is easy which lasts for 30 mins across the lake..and the other is difficult trail which is trekking through the mountains which last for 45 mins to an hour at max...

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Is there an Inn or lodge to stay in the park?

SANDY CALHOUN | Oct 25, 2018
LaCresha Kolba | Oct 25, 2018

No, you cannot lodge there. The canoes are for when the ranger holds events & takes people out on the lake. Check their website for details.

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what are the hours of the office? When can I purchase calendars?

Teresa Yarbrough | Oct 25, 2018
Leah Stufflebam | Oct 25, 2018

The visitor center is open from 8:30 to 4, and closed for the lunch hour.

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Can I fly drones in certain areas?

Ston Hou | Oct 25, 2018
Radnor Lake State Park | Oct 25, 2018

Drones are not allowed at Radnor Lake State Natural Area as they interfere with park visitors experiences and with our wildlife such as bald eagles visiting the lake.

Can i walk my Little dog

Al Poveda | Oct 25, 2017
Randy Stolle | Oct 25, 2017

Per the website "Pets, jogging and bicycles are only allowed on the Otter Creek Road trail."

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Are the trails a wash? Aka. Are they too muddy/slippery for hiking?

Melissa Frazier | Oct 25, 2017
Manish Sharma | Oct 25, 2017

No they are not, we went there and it was raining, you will enjoy. BTW not seen all the trails but hope the same for all.

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