Nashville Board of Parks and Recreation
The Nashville Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation (commonly, Metro Parks and Recreation or Nashville Parks and Recreation) is the municipal board that is responsible for maintaining the parks system of Nashville, Tennessee, and furnishing recreational opportunities for city's residents. The board maintains over 10,710 acres (4,330 ha) of park space.[1] The Board boasts over 100 stand-alone parks and 7 municipal golf courses.[2]
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Jurisdiction | Nashville, Tennessee |
Headquarters | 2565 Park Plaza Nashville, Tennessee |
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Parent agency | Nashville, Tennessee |
Website | http://www.nashville.gov/parks/ |
History
Nashville's first park, Watkins Park, was founded in 1909.[3]
Administration
The Park Board has seven members, appointed for five year terms. The current board is composed of:[4]
- George Anderson, chair
- Stan Fossick, vice-chair
- Dr. Michelle Steele
- Tari Hughes
- Susannah Scott-Barnes
- Dr. Sharon Gentry, representing the Board of Education
- Jeff Haynes, representing the Planning Commission
The Parks Director, who oversees day-to-day operations, is currently Monique Odom.[5]
Divisions of the Parks Department include Maintenance, Planning, Recreation and Community Centers, Special Services, Natural Resources and Greenways, and Park Police.[5]
Attractions
Nashville Parks' most famous attraction is the Parthenon, based in Centennial Park, which is a full-scale replica of the original Parthenon in Athens. It was originally built in 1897 for the Tennessee Centennial Exposition.
Nashville Parks also runs the nearby Centennial Sports Complex, which has an Olympic-sized pool, an ice rink, and a workout area. The Complex rink is home to the Nashville Predators's practice facilities.
See also
- Shelby Park
- Warner Parks, home of the annual running of the Iroquois Steeplechase, Tennessee's only graded stakes race.
References
- http://www.nashville.gov/parks/quickfacts.asp
- http://www.nashville.gov/parks/
- David Madden, "Insiders' Guide to Nashville, 7th Ed.," Globe Pequot, (2009), p. 210.
- "Nashville > Parks and Recreation > About Us > Park Board". www.nashville.gov. Retrieved 2019-04-02.
- "Nashville > Parks and Recreation > About Us > Administration". www.nashville.gov. Retrieved 2019-04-02.
External links
- Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation official site
- Locations of Nashville Parks
- Nashville Greenways Nashville Greenway System
- Nashville Riverfront developing area designed to renovate the underdeveloped riverside of downtown Nashville.