Centennial Park

Centennial Park is a vast, expansive space near downtown Nashville. Not only does the park contain a gorgeous lake with waterside paths and verdant grounds that attract wildlife, Centennial Park is home to the Parthenon. This full-scale replica of the venerated Greek monument was built for Tennessee's 1897 Centennial Exposition. Inside, a 42-foot statue of Athena is the focus of the Parthenon, just as it was in ancient Greece. Centennial Park is a great space for picnics, music festivals, Shakespeare in the Park performances and exercise. If you're taking the family along for some outdoor fun, feel free to bring your dog, too. There are two dog parks at Centennial Park where you furry friends can romp and play.