Beautiful place. Very calm and scenic. Plan to go early in the morning. Else, it gets crowded and youll need to struggle for a parking slot. Multiple trails of easy, moderate and difficult levels. Choose your trail and enjoy. Jogging or running is not allowed on the trail. Otherwise, a walk itself is quite tiring. We went on the lake trail. A must go to relax and unwind.There is no fee for entry.

This is a very popular place in Nashville. Parking is limited. When I arrived at 7 am, I got a spot easily, though. There are bathrooms in a building in the parking lot. There are at least 3 trails; the lake trail is pretty easy. There is a lot of wildlife to see. I typically see deer, squirrels, birds, and a couple of heron. One time I saw an owl.

Beautiful lake and hiking trail. It can be a bit challenging to find your way back to the car if it is your first time, dont be afraid to ask others for directions. Finding a parking spot can be a bit of a challenge too, so keep in mind. But the park is gorgeous. The trail path is soft, so its not too bad for your back and knees (if that is a concern). There are also a lot of benches around the park to rest. There are bathrooms in the entrance, too.

Beautiful state park conveniently located to Brentwood, Franklin, and South Nashville. Excellent hiking trails around Radnor Lake and up a steep bluff. In addition to the hiking trails, there is a paved road, closed to traffic, that is accessible to walkers, strollers, and wheelchairs. The park is currently building several ADA compliant bridges to provide even more access to nature. The restrooms at the Franklin Road entrance are clean and well stocked. There are water bowls available for dogs. Dogs ARE NOT ALLOWED on the hiking trails, but are welcome on the paved areas.Picnics are not allowed in the hiking areas.You will see many deer, turkeys, squirrels, chipmunks as well as various types of birds if you walk quietly through the forest.Be aware that the parking lot off of Franklin Road is small and parking on the shoulder is not allowed. Drivers have to wait until a parking spot comes available. The park closes at dusk.

We (my Boyfriend and I) moved to Tennessee from Tucson, Arizona back in October of 2019. We have slowly been exploring the different state parks around. This last weekend we came upon this gem, Radnor Lake State Park!! The trails are well maintained, well marked and the perfect distance for a couple hours of getting in touch with nature. Will definitely be visiting as often as possible.

As people have mentioned in prior reviews, a trash can or two would be helpful. Otherwise, this place is beautiful! Great trails with plenty of shade for hiking and the scenery is perfect for a getaway. I recommend getting there early for the limited parking!

Love Radnor Lake - Ive been coming here my entire life (over 30 years), but wanted to write a review showing a recent encounter with a couple of sparring Timber Rattle Snakes (Im pretty sure thats what they are and got confirmation from someone more knowledgeable)So enjoy the hikes!! But also respect the environment and inhabitants and keep a very close eye on kiddos you might bring with you. Even though running on and straying from trails is prohibited, it still happens, so be safe and respectful!

This is a beautiful state park located right in Nashville. The visitors center is adorable, and has clean restrooms. The gift shop is small but has plenty of souvenirs and T-shirt’s. The trails are well maintained and can be done in sneakers. Does get muddy if it rains a lot!

Radnor Lake TrailAmazing trail! Easy to hike and so much nature to see. We saw owls, deer and chipmunk. Very serene and enjoyable. Best trail (out of many) that we hiked during our vacation.

Wow! The views here are incredible!!! Absolutely loved every second here. I am from Miami and I am not use to seeing scenery like this but I enjoyed every second of the trails. Highly recommend for everyone to come check it out!!! The air smells fresh and the beautiful sounds of the birds...everything about it is just perfect.

This is a great park for a short hike. There are three trails and each is unique and very beautiful. There is a lot of tree cover and there was a nice cool breeze on the summer day that I visited. The staff at the visitor center was extremely helpful.Id definitely come back to this park.

Just beautiful! Not much else I can say.. This hike was gorgeous. Totally worth checking out..

Beautiful piece of nature in the middle of a bustling city like Nashville. This park is full of fauna and we saw deer, turtles, turkeys, ducks, and many other creatures on our journey through this wonderful park. Definitely worth a visit if youre in Nashville.

This park is absolutely beautiful!! Lots of trails and places to just sit and take in nature.If you need a little exercise or just want to sit still for a minute....I highly recommend this park!!!!

Having several trails and a lovely lake, Radnor park is a must visit for a nice hike. Really pretty during fall. Has trails for all levels of difficulty. Dogs are allowed on the paved area around the lake but not on the trails on the surrounding hills. Google says that it closes at 7 but it closes sometime around sunset so visit accordingly.

Gorgeous park with varying intensity of walking paths. Great place to look for wildlife!

Such a beautiful space. The only thing is the sign says no dogs, food, running, or off trail hiking and every time we go there is all of that. Especially dogs. Today there were 3 guys with a dog and fishing poles, which again is also off limits. No big deal except that the rules are there for the safety and comfort of the animals and environment. Not to be a Karen but I hope someone starts enforcing for the sake of both.

Great State Park with over 7 miles of Hiking Trails. Beautiful photo opportunities & lots of wildlife to view.

Radnor Lake is indeed a wonderful park! I commend the efforts to preserve the ecosystem. I hope they open up more water front views! There are a few, but most are overgrown! On the north shore there are benches with open views and at the south east there is a small clear platform. It would be great if a few extra spots were opened up!

This place is an absolute delight!We went on a weekend which meant it was crowded but since this is a sprawling outdoor space it is possible to easily maintain social distancing. There are short trails of varying difficulty. You can get a map from the visitor center which houses a gift shop and educational displays about the wildlife. The restrooms are also located here and are kept clean.Remember this is a wildlife reserve so off-trail hiking is not permitted. Fishing, swimming and boating are also not allowed in the lake waters. There is a plethora of birds to keep you engaged though. We saw so many species without even actively observing. Theres deer as well and we spotted a couple grazing on the Lake Trail.There are beautiful views of the lake from the observation decks peppered along the trails and the forest is very lush even now at the peak of summer.There is an aviary education center on the premises but it is currently closed due to Corona.Parking is limited, and so, many people park across the street and then walk to the park. I would advise getting there early. We walked most of the hikes except for the Ganier Peak one and it took us about 3 hours. We stopped a few times along the way to watch the wildlife though. Excellent getaway and am looking forward to coming back.

Several different trails that are easy to moderate in intensity. Parking is definitely the hardest thing about visiting this park. Got to get there super early if you want to avoid parking issues. Plenty of turkeys and deer wondering the woods around the lake. Such a pleasant sight.

Local here. Beautiful lake and walking trail, but its missing something. I dont know what but it seems like no one cares to put a tiny bit of money into it. Such as solar string lights hung up by the bridge, or maybe a doggie water station, or even a little dock to walk out on the lake. Or a kayak loading spot! Ive traveled a lot and even tiny towns in TN care more about their nature areas and make them super quaint, welcoming and cute.

It is a wonderful place to walk, run, ride a bike or take pictures... You will find the way around lake and trials in the mountain. I love it!

Absolutely beautiful place! Well maintained. The nature is abundant with wildlife. The Grainger trail is my fave. Can easily spend 4 hours out here. Some rules: no running, no food, no pets. Wear sunscreen. Wouldnt recommend bringing kids on some parts of the trails.

Beautiful park, but no dogs allowed on trails.In response to their response:If I wanted to walk a paved surface, Id walk around my neighborhood. I dont bring my dog to a park to walk on a street. We come to hike trails. My review was meant as a heads up to others who may have the same silly notion to bring their animal to walk in the woods... where all the other animals usually walk...

Very busy, parking lot was full. Nice little walk. People didnt wear masks or social distance. Its not the parks fault people were disrespectful and lacking empathy.

Very nice and easy walk to view the lake. Some fun vines that my kids enjoyed swinging on. Was a beautiful experience.

Beautiful and scenic with well shaded paths make this a great go to place. Biggest issue that you will have and the reason for the 4 stars is lack of parking. Only two small lots and you need to get there at the right time or change your plans.

Beautiful scenery. Clean. I prefer no pets on trail because I dont have to worry about animal poop left behind. The different trails gives people options. I liked the mixed crowd. Dont care much for the crowds when it comes to finding parking. Overall a beautiful spot to enjoy nature and clearing your mind.

The place is just breath-takingly beautiful and peaceful.. also clean!!

They need to add more parking or parking options. I know thats hard to do with a state park that has existed for many years, but I spent 30 minutes trying to park and ended up parking in a church parking lot across the street. I wouldnt go back on a weekend.

Nice walking trail by the lake. Lots of wildlife visible and easy to photograph. Nice clean and informative welcome center with friendly staff.

One of the best hiking trails around Nashville. The big trail is little over 3 miles.

Such a beautiful area. The walk is a little more difficult due to it being covered in mulch. It feels akin to walking in sand. You cannot bring pets, run or bike in certain areas. Its a beautiful place to venture into though; so scenic. Its a great place to get walking excercise if thats what youre after. You have to see it for yourself to appreciate the peace and beauty of it.

Its very nice here. And theres Turkeys running around. The lake is nice too.

We thoroughly enjoyed our hike here today. We cant wait to get back there this summer when everything is at full foliage. The trails are nice, the water was peaceful and the wildlife was abundant. We saw tons of turkeys, feet away from us, deer and squirrels. Highly recommend!

Really nice trails and a beautiful lake. The perfect place to spend the afternoon.

What a great place for a walk and amazing experience and views

Small parking lot, so be aware. Gorgeous views and nice trails. Benches periodically placed around the trails to sit and enjoy the beauty!

An easy walking loop along the lake. Saw a few dozen turkeys, several deer, and turtles. The free parking and and access is another plus.

Every time I visit and hike Im inspired by the beauty of nature sandwiched in the middle of Nashville as a nature preserve like no other.

We had the perfect Fourth of July holiday at the park. At first we came in through the wrong entrance. However just a few minutes were there we had the pleasure of seeing two beautiful deer. Drove all the way to the other side and found the real entrance of the park. We got our bikes, and rode for a very long time, it was a perfect and wonderful Trail. The very beginning was a little hard but after that you was perfect. Shade throughout the trail and very pleasant.

A great spot if youre looking to stay on the trails.You are not allowed to go off path or go in the water but it makes for a good place to go for a walk.there are a few trail options that most are very easygoing. Parking can be tough midday on the weekends.

Great day Hike / Walk. Parking at times a issue but it is certainly a hike you need to do.

Deer, turkeys, owls, a large bird sanctuary open on Wednesdays (free!) and tons of beautiful well-maintained walking trails are just a few of the amazing highlights of Radnor Lake. I highly recommend!

Weather was very nice this morning. The lake trail got busier around 9:30. Several deer meandering nearby.

What a beautiful lake and there are a bunch of hikes to go see!!

One of my favorite places for a good hike! The Ganier Rodge Trail is for the one of the best trails, very challenging but with a nice view!

Its a beautiful lake circled by tree covered, paved path. Wildlife from deer to turtles were spotted during my hike. The trails are exceptionally maintained and easy to follow with two trails of moderate to difficult difficulty on the park. I enjoyed the scenic view of the lake and the hike through the forest. The amount of people walking through the trails was light despite the heavy parking. I highly recommend visiting!

Amazingly beautiful. The trail was very scenic and I felt at one with nature. I will hike this trail again.

I enjoyed this park, it is well maintained and loaded with gentle walking trail, perfect for us older folks, and young kids.

They have lost many big trees from the last storms that came thru Nashville. There have been so many people using the park during the pandemic that the trails have grown from 3ft to now 6ft wide. They really need a program that will work on maintaining the Ganier trail. It is in really bad shape coming down the rock side of the mountain. Parking is always an issue unless you are there by 6am.

Very picturesque- so lush and green, with an easy, manicured trail around the lake. Turkeys, deer, birds, turtles were all viewed from the trail. Quickly one of our best memories while in Tennessee

The parking is limited but you can always park near the road, the church and the market and walk up. The nature is well protected. Its clean. A great place to been in all seasons. Must go in autumn!

My family really enjoyed a hike here a few days ago. The trails are nice, the lake is peaceful and weve never seen so many turtles before! Not sure if theyre always hanging out in abundance on logs around the lake or if thats more of a Spring thing.

My favorite local hiking spot. You get see several different views of the lake. Its got flats, up and downhills and even when you dont view the lake its a nice view of the terrain.

Worth getting here, getting out, and walking the trails. The plant life work to deaden a lot of the noise that coukd be generated by large crowds.

So lovely. I make it a Sunday special right before church

This is such a gem to have right next to the busy city of Nashville. Easy to drive to, plenty of parking. There is a smallish parking lot at the visitors center and then there is parking along the park road. There is also the East parking lot but I didn’t go there.The lake is clean and beautiful. The water is breathtakingly calm. I sat for awhile just watching the shimmering of the waves and sun.The visitors center has some nice information about history and there was a very nice lady who recommended trails and which way to go. They also have water station and clean bathrooms and maps.The Lake trail loops around the lake and it is flat and wide. Great for strollers.The Ganier Ridge trail loops off and meets back up with lake trail and takes you up the hill. If the leaves have fallen you can see Nashville through the trees. Nice hike to break a sweat and to get away from ppl.There are a few other smaller trails on the other side of the lake. I didn’t have time for those but they looked like they headed up the hill as well.Loved that there are benches all along the trails to sit and enjoy the wind blowing the leaves, watch the gentle water, falling leaves, tons of birds, and squirrels . Even saw some turtles sunbathing and some turkey vultures feeding on a dead Overall a beautiful place to visit. I spent a little more than 2 hrs here but you can do the lake trail in much less.

Went here with a friend after lunch today to walk some trails. Ive never been here before, but it is similar to other greenways and trails Ive been on. There is plenty of wild life to see and places to walk. We saw turtles and a crane and lots of people walking cute doggies. Ill definitely have to return to walk some of the more scenic or difficult trails.

Beautiful natural area! Nice walking trail around the lake where we saw turkeys, deer, chipmunks, so many different birds, and a snapping turtle! Inside there is a short film that teaches you to recognize the different bird calls that of the ones that are living at Radnor Lake. Also, I had no idea that they helped in bringing back the endangered bald eagle.

Nice place! Need to explore all the hidden places. Lots of people!

Beautiful, peaceful and everyone respects all animals around this area. I am such an animal lover so when I moved to this area I was so lucky that I see deer, racoons, otters, ground hogs, beavers, even a fox every now and then and more in our yard on a daily basis. We even saw a new mother deer nursing her baby the first time. So amazing. The lake is nice and its a great place to walk.

Beautiful place to retreat in the heart of Nashville for experiencing nature.

I love coming to this park! Peaceful, beautiful and you can make your walk as challenging as you want to. Here they are all about protecting the wildlife and I can appreciate that. So no pets, you have to stay on the trails and no jogging or running. The only part that allows dogs and joggers is on the road that connects both entrance. You can see plenty of wildlife as you walk the trails.

Very well manicured park with easy to follow trails.

This was my first visit back to Radnor in 8 years. It is very well maintained and heavily trafficked. These trails are perfect for walking your dog or trail running. You can choose to hike the paved path along the lake, or there are several dirt paths off the paved path to choose from. Lots of wildlife, gorgeous views, and well maintained trails. My only complaint is just how heavily populated this place is even on a rainy day, but I would still recommend seeing it for yourself!

Beautiful place to get away from the hustle of the city and mundane everyday life. There are plenty of trails to go on as well. Went down one of the lake trails with my boyfriend and came across a group of at least 10 deer around us. Was a very cool experience for sure.

Beautiful scenery, lots of hiking for various levels of ability, and plentiful wildlife!

Great place to visit and get a good walk with amazing views

My favorate place to do hiking with my wife and kids loves to walk around the lake .such a beatiful place to visit.

Its a great place for families or couples who want to take a hike or walk through the woods or by the lake to talk and relax or just spend family time. Its a relaxing place to de-stress also.

Plenty of shade! Plenty of amazing sceneries. Birds chirping. Smiles everywhere. Its even fun to walk around the lake when its frozen and skip some rocks on its surface

Beautiful scenery but no eating allowed in park. Still worth it!!

Great hiking trails. Can experience wild life up close.

Beautiful late afternoon hike on a cool October Saturday! It’s just short of 3 miles all the way around. Lots of benches and stopping points around the lake to take it all in. Perfect spot to take the family or get away to decompress from the stress of life. I highly recommend!!

Beautiful any time of year! Trails for all sorts. I love to go and study here with friends, even on busy days, its still peaceful and pleasant

Beautiful, outdoor hiking area with enough options to keep everyone happy. Trails link together to add distance and some challenging elevation gains, or you can choose to do shorter flat hike around the lake. Peaceful and scenic. A must do if you are in the area.

Wow! Breathtaking!! Incredibly beautiful!

Beutuiful park with plenty of walking trails. Awesome views and a quite surroundings. Pretty busy place though. It was a dissappointment that they did not allow dogs on there trails. Such a shame, I was really feeling this park until I seen that. Please review this and allow mans best friend......

Beautiful hiking and biking area. Radnor lake was created to supply water for the steam engine trains that connected Nashville to Louisville. Once diesel engines replaced steam engines, the water was no longer needed, so it was turned into a park. Great history.

Its awesome. The lake view is pretty.

Great walking trails. Parking is a bit ridiculous but otherwise very nice park

Just needed to get outside after PT at Vandy, and it was GREAT!!!

Absolutely beautiful location that is well-maintained and has a ton of wildlife. The trails are very nice and there are multiple sitting areas along the way looking out over the lake.

Beautiful day,great walk! Younger grandkids kept saying when are we going to get back to the car and when we did they felt like it was a great accomplishment. Ice cream afterwards.

We got here early, I highly recommend!!! We arrived about 8. When we left there were a line of cars waiting for parking. We took the lake trail and it was a very easy trail.Alot of bird watchers and alot of people with cameras.The trail was really pretty, lots if spring in the air, we came at the end of April. The lake is beautiful and very calming.

Amazing way to connect with nature. I will be back very soon!!

Beautiful park with decent trails. Just make sure you pay attention to every single sign because there are no obvious ‘do not enter’ signs. They look like every other sign, and some of the park rangers here are very hateful and not understanding at all! I’ll stick to the Warner Parks any day!

Easy to moderate trails. A nice day out for a hike. Pretty views of the lake.

Beautiful walk. not strenuous, was 45 degrees and was a wonderful morning walking. Absolutely loved it and I will definitel be back.

Beautiful forests and small lake with hiking trails in the city, but way out in the country it seems

This place is a gem. So much beautiful wildlife. Great trail options. You can do a hike around the lake or take i.e., the Garnier Ridge trail if you’re in the mood for something more strenuous.

Nice place for a good walk and to enjoy nature. Beautiful Randor Lake. I enjoyed the peace and tranquility of mother nature. I walked the Ganier Ridge Trail. I must say it was challenging and refreshing to see the view from the top of the mountain from this trail.

Great place to hike and safe for the whole family. Lots of wildlife to enjoy and very peaceful

By far one of my favorite places to hike in Nashville.

Not a whole lot to do here. Trails are nice, but you cant even get close to the shore.I saw an owl and some other wildlife. A nice change from busy Nashville and not too far of a drive.

Great trails and beautiful scenery

Another fantastic state park for a getaway! I absolutely loved the trails! My friend and I had a great time walking around.

Popular place! Noticing am increase in dog poop bags on the trail. Such a shame to see people not respecting the the land or wildlife.