As a child, I grew up near Radnor Lake. I would bike there often roaming the area with my childhood imagination. It's a place of peace and tranquility. Today, I hiked around the lake, reminiscing in my past, my present life, and enjoying the beauty it had to offer. The park is amazing with various hiking trails and an area to walk alongside the lake that is paved. Originally, this paved area was a road along Otter Creek Road, which individuals could drive along the beautiful lake, but due to erosion, it acts as a place individuals can walk along to take in the beauty.
In 1973, Radnor Lake was established as state preserve. The push came as a way to preserve the lake and protect the native species, plant life, and lake under the 1971 State Natural Preservation Act. The beauty of the area has been preserved in the 1,368 acre state park.
Today, you can enjoy this amazing state park with over 7 miles of hiking trails. Various wildlife can be seen within the park, which includes deer, turkey, squirrels, chipmunks, ducks, geese, herons, eagles, and other amazing wildlife. Additionally, the park offers an aviary center that was opened in 2015 and is home to various birds of Prey. The center is opened on Wednesday and Saturday.
This is an amazing area of Nashville to visit. The park is free to the public and has a visitor center. The park opens at 6 am and closes at 6 pm but varies with the seasons of the year . It is located about 30 minutes south of downtown Nashville, 15 minutes from Green Hills, and 10 minutes from Brentwood. If you are into hiking, nature, wildlife, or just experiencing a unique area of Nashville, then Radnor Lake is a place to check out. #ridingwithkurt
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