Kids & Family in Nashville, TN

25 places · 16 free · 6 indoor · Updated 2026-10-19

Berry Hill

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere

Hand-feed lorikeets. Top-rated zoo playground.

3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211615-833-1534Daily 9am-4pm (extended to 6pm Mar-Oct)Ages 0–12verified yesterday
$14-19

Downtown

Adventure Science Center

75-foot Adventure Tower lets kids climb through the human body

800 Fort Negley Blvd, Nashville, TN 37203615-862-5160Mon, Thu-Fri 9am-3pm; Sat-Sun 9am-5pm; closed Tue-WedindoorAges 2–14verified yesterday
$18-22
Nashville Public Library

Free storytimes Mon/Tue/Wed. Puppet shows. STEM programs.

615 Church St, Nashville, TN 37219615-862-5800Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 2pm-5pmindoorAges 0–12verified yesterday
Free
Fort Negley Visitors Center and Park

Free Civil War fort ruins kids can actually explore

1100 Fort Negley Blvd, Nashville, TN 37203615-862-8470Park: dawn-dusk daily; Visitors Center: Tue-Fri noon-4pm, Sat 9am-4pmverified yesterday
Free
Nashville Sounds

$12 seats, skyline views, sensory room for kids

19 Junior Gilliam Way, Nashville, TN 37219615-690-4487Game days; gates open 1 hour before first pitchoutdoorAges 0–16verified yesterday
$12-41

Hermitage

Nashville Shores Lakeside Resort

Waterpark on the lake — kayaks and paddleboards too

4001 Bell Rd, Hermitage, TN 37076Sun 10am-8pm; Mon-Sat 10am-7pm (seasonal)outdoorAges 0–16verified yesterday
$40-60

West Nashville

Cheekwood Estate & Gardens

Treehouse, water play, obstacle course. Under 3 free.

1200 Forrest Park Dr, Nashville, TN 37205615-356-8000Tue-Sun 9am-5pm, closed MonAges 0–14verified yesterday
$15-20

Hillsboro Village

Fannie Mae Dees Park

Giant climbable mosaic sea serpent. Free.

2400 Blakemore Ave, Nashville, TN 37212Daily dawn-duskoutdoorAges 0–10verified yesterday
Free

Centennial Park

The Parthenon

42-foot gold Athena. Free Kidsville Saturday mornings.

2500 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203Mon-Thu 9am-7pm, Fri-Sat 9am-4:30pm, Sun 12:30pm-4:30pmverified yesterday
$8-10
Musicians Corner

Free concerts, Kidsville kids area, bring a blanket

2500 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203outdoorAges 0–14verified yesterday
Free
Centennial Park Playground

Free playground, duck pond, steps from the Parthenon

2500 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203Daily dawn to duskoutdoorAges 0–10verified yesterday
Free

East Nashville

Cumberland Park

Free splash pad on the river. Walk from downtown.

592 S 1st St, Nashville, TN 37213615-862-8508Park: daily 7am-11pm; Splash pad: Mon-Sat 9am-7pm, Sun noon-6pm (summer)outdoorverified yesterday
Free
Shelby Bottoms Nature Center

960 free acres. Stroller-friendly. Turtles and herons.

1900 Davidson St, Nashville, TN 37206615-862-8539Tue, Thu, Sat 9am-4pm; Wed, Fri noon-4pm; closed Sun-Monverified yesterday
Free
Shelby Park

Free splash pad plus Greenway access and a dog park

1900 Rains Ave, Nashville, TN 37206Park: dawn-dusk; Splash pad: 10am-6pm (seasonal)outdoorAges 0–10verified yesterday
Free

Donelson

Wave Country

$10-12 waterpark. Half-price kids Tue-Fri afternoons.

2320 Two Rivers Pkwy, Nashville, TN 37214615-885-1092Tue-Fri 11am-5pm, Sat-Sun 10am-6pm, closed Mon (seasonal)outdoorverified yesterday
$10-12
Two Rivers Park

Free splash pad. Less crowded than Cumberland Park.

3150 McGavock Pike, Nashville, TN 37214Park: dawn-dusk; Splash pad: 10am-6pm (seasonal)outdoorAges 0–10verified yesterday
Free

Germantown

Tennessee State Museum

Free. Children's gallery for ages 3-8.

1000 Rosa L. Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm, closed MonindoorAges 0–14verified yesterday
Free
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park

200-foot granite map of Tennessee. 95-bell carillon. Free.

600 James Robertson Pkwy, Nashville, TN 37243Daily dawn to duskoutdoorAges 3–14verified yesterday
Free
Nashville Farmers' Market

Free to browse — affordable international food plus year-round farm market

900 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208Market House daily 8am-8pm; Farm Sheds Sat 8am-3pm year-roundAges 0–14verified yesterday
Free entry

North Nashville

BlueCross Healthy Place at Hadley Park

Free all-abilities playground with splash zone and challenge course

1037 28th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208Daily dawn-duskoutdoorAges 0–14verified yesterday
Free

South Nashville

Lane Motor Museum

$3 for kids. Amphibious cars and microcars.

702 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37210(615) 742-7445Mon, Thu-Sun 10am-5pm; closed Tue-WedindoorAges 3–14verified yesterday
$3-15
Radnor Lake State Park

Free. Deer, otters, herons. Easy trails for little legs.

1160 Otter Creek Rd, Nashville, TN 37220Daily dawn to duskoutdoorAges 3–14verified yesterday
Free

SoBro

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Kids play real guitars, banjos, and drums. Under 5 free.

222 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN 37203Daily 9am-5pmindoorAges 0–14verified yesterday
$18-32
Frist Art Museum

Under 18 always free. Hands-on ArtQuest Gallery.

919 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203(615) 244-3340Mon 10am-5:30pm, Thu 10am-8pm, Fri-Sat 10am-5:30pm, Sun 1-5:30pm; Closed Tue-WedindoorAges 0–18verified yesterday
Free-$20
John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge

3,150-foot bridge to the splash pad. Free. Go at sunset.

170 1st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201Always openoutdoorAges 0–16verified yesterday
Free

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