Old Fort Park

I don’t know much about Murfreesboro other than I am constantly in awe of how much it’s grown. I recall — not too long ago — when the university was the end all be all of why non-​residents would flock to the ‘boro. That’s not the case any more. There are plenty of reasons why folks would jump on 24 and check out what’s happening in Murfreesboro. Old Fort Park is one of those reasons.
The park itself is a-​okay. In the spring/​summer, you’re probably stopping by to take advantage of the tennis courts (outside and the giant facility on grounds), baseball diamond and/​or playground. But the star attraction outside the park is the golf course which leads to the beginning of the greenway. It’s always difficult to tell when a park ends and the greenway starts but I think a safe bet is once you’ve headed over to the golf course, you’re leaving the park proper and setting about on an outside adventure. I’m not much of a golfer but I can tell you that the course is visually appealing, with attractive sight lines, rolling hills and wide expanse. It’s hard to remember you’re in the middle of an urban area when on it. That point of view is heightened when setting course on walking the greenway. It’s 30 miles long so don’t get your heart set on walking/​running the entire way. Give yourself an end point. I’ve found that the dog park is a good turning around point (when starting at the golf course). With blooming trees, water ways, flowers of all kinds, and an abundance of well-​planned greenery, beginning the greenway at Old Fort will give you a Saturday you’ll remember. I came to the park to clear my head and soon found myself lost in taking pictures, venturing off on trails and in awe of just how gosh darn pretty middle Tennessee is. One of the great things about our park system is that it can be enjoyed in every season. Do yourself a favor this week: hop on down to Old Fork Park, where some comfortable shoes, bring some water, and take an afternoon to discover how pretty the mid-​state is. You’re going to like what you see. I guarantee it. :)

I love the Greenway. It’s a great place to run. No basketball courts, though. And the playground is always way too crowded and no one likes to take turns or share.

This is the best playground in Murfreesboro, according to my 6yo. It’s convenient to downtown Murfreesboro, and is right along the greenway, so we make it a destination when we’re riding bikes.
The playground has several big slides, as well as a lot of stuff for kids to play with and climb on. Also, it’s got a large pavilion with bathrooms and water fountains, and several benches and grills scattered throughout. We’re there for the playground, but Old Fort also has several athletic fields and tennis courts.
The environment feels safe, and the playground is well lit at dusk, which is a big plus if you’re looking for a way for the kids to expend some energy before bedtime. :)