Clarksville parks are open dawn to dusk. The Greenway, McGregor Park riverwalk, Liberty Park's fishing pond and Dunbar Cave State Park. Parks: 931-645-7476.
Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. Facts on this page come from Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s park pages, Clarksville Greenway page and park rules; Montgomery County Parks and Recreation’s Rotary Park page; and Tennessee State Parks’ Dunbar Cave page.
Clarksville’s city parks are open dawn to dusk unless a park posts other hours. The backbone is the Clarksville Greenway, the city’s main trail corridor north and south of the Red River, plus the Cumberland Riverwalk at McGregor Park downtown. Clarksville Parks and Recreation: 931-645-7476, parksrec@cityofclarksville.com.
Who to call
- Clarksville Parks and Recreation (city parks, Greenway): 931-645-7476, 102 Public Square
- Montgomery County Parks and Recreation (Rotary Park, Downtown Commons): 931-648-5732
- Dunbar Cave State Park: 931-648-5526, 401 Old Dunbar Cave Road
- Pavilion and field reservations: the city’s Rec1 catalog
The Clarksville Greenway
Walk, run, bike or skate the paved trail through woods and along the Red River; leashed pets are welcome. Restrooms are at several trailheads. One highlight is the Raymond C. Hand Pass, a 600-foot pedestrian bridge. See the city’s Greenway map.
| Trailhead | Address |
|---|---|
| Heritage Park (most parking) | 1241 Peachers Mill Road |
| Pollard Road | 1101 Pollard Road |
| Mary’s Oak | 329 Marys Oak Drive |
| Red River | 820 Kraft St. |
| McGregor Park | 640 N. Riverside Drive |
Park only in marked spaces, keep right and pass on the left, and leave the trail in heavy rain. The city asks cyclists to walk their bikes on the big hills south of the Pollard Road trailhead.
Major city parks
| Park | Address | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| McGregor Park | 640 N. Riverside Drive | 1-mile riverwalk on the Cumberland, ADA playground, boat ramp, large pavilion, As the River Flows museum; Christmas on the Cumberland lights in winter |
| Liberty Park | 1188 Cumberland Drive | 10-acre fishing pond, 4-lane boat ramp, King’s Run Bark Park (membership), community-built playground, walking trail, Wilma Rudolph Event Center, marina |
| Heritage Park | 1241 Peachers Mill Road | Greenway trailhead, dog park, skate park, playground, basketball, bike trail; ball fields for leagues and tournaments only |
| Valleybrook Park | Off Riverside Drive | 8.4 acres, quarter-mile trail, playground, pavilion, basketball |
| Edith Pettus Park | 345 Farris Drive | Splash pad, playground, pavilions |
| Swan Lake Sports Complex | 2002 Sanders Road | Softball fields, playground, pavilion, shuffleboard |
| Trice Landing Park | 99 Oak St. | Cumberland River boat ramp, pavilion |
| North Ford Street Mountain Bike Trail Park | 2470 N. Ford St. | Mountain bike trails, dawn to dusk |
The Upland Trail downtown links the Riverwalk to an overlook bridge at the north end of Valleybrook Park, along historic buildings and over an old railroad bridge. Parks and Recreation broke ground Oct. 12 on a new Bel-Aire Skatepark.
Rotary Park (Montgomery County)
Rotary Park, 2308 Rotary Park Drive, is a 111-acre nature park with eight trails, including a paved ADA trail and a mountain bike trail, an RC park, two playgrounds, a creek, a community garden and a wildlife observation deck. It is home to the Wade Bourne Nature Center, which runs programs from guided hikes to lantern walks. Leashed dogs are allowed; parking is free.
Dunbar Cave State Park
Dunbar Cave State Park, 401 Old Dunbar Cave Road, covers 140 acres around a cave with prehistoric Native American cave art. Cave tours run May through September only, for visitors 5 and older, and the cave can close for flooding. The trails, including a paved, wheelchair-friendly route and the Lake Trail around Swan Lake (good for birding in spring and fall), are open year-round. The visitor center, with a virtual cave tour, is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Phone: 931-648-5526.
Park rules
- Hours: dawn to dusk unless posted.
- Pets on a leash, waste picked up; not allowed on playgrounds, sports complexes or concert areas.
- No alcohol (except as allowed by city ordinance), fireworks, pop-up tents, inflatables, metal detecting or camping.
- Grills must be at least 50 feet from play areas and never under pavilions.
What this means for you
- Rotary Park’s nature center holds a Haunted Hike on Oct. 29; register online.
- Need a ramp? Liberty Park’s four lanes are the biggest; McGregor and Trice Landing also launch.
- Dunbar Cave tours return in May; the trails are open now.
More guides: things to do this month, fall festivals and pumpkin patches and getting around Clarksville. Trail distances and trailheads: walking and biking trails.
Frequently asked questions
What are Clarksville park hours?
Unless a park posts other hours, Clarksville city parks are open dawn to dusk. Dunbar Cave State Park’s visitor center is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.
Where do I park for the Clarksville Greenway?
Heritage Park, 1241 Peachers Mill Road, has the most parking. Other trailheads are on Pollard Road, Marys Oak Drive, Kraft Street (Red River) and at McGregor Park.
Is there a dog park in Clarksville?
Yes. Heritage Park has a dog park with water fountains and waste stations, and Liberty Park has King’s Run Bark Park, which requires a membership.
Can you tour Dunbar Cave?
Only on guided tours, offered May through September for visitors 5 and older. The state park’s trails are open year-round; call 931-648-5526.
Where can I put a boat in the Cumberland River in Clarksville?
Liberty Park has a four-lane boat ramp, and McGregor Park and Trice Landing Park, 99 Oak St., also have ramps.
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