About Your Visit to Warner Park Nature Center

Location

7311 Highway 100
Nashville, TN 37221
615-862-8555

Hours of Operation

Warner Park Nature Center is open Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m, and is closed on Sunday and Monday. We are closed for most government holidays.

The Warner Parks are open sunrise to 11:00 p.m., 365 days per year.

Explore the Nature Center Campus

Natural History Museum

Go inside a giant tree, walk under the creek, explore the touch table and discover animals and plants that live in Warner Parks.

Organic Garden

Explore our seasonal organic garden, teeming with fresh vegetables, herbs and flowers.

Teaching Pond

What can you find around the water of our teaching pond? Depending on the season you may see salamanders, frogs, insects or snakes! Before exploring the pond, please read our Pond Rules!

Sandy Bivens Bird Garden

Enjoy the birds, insects, ferns and wildflowers in our extensive native landscaping. Sandy Bivens Bird Garden Brochure

Nature Play

Thank you to the generous donors and Friends of Warner Parks for creating a free accessible space for children’s outdoor unstructured play and exploration.

Bird Feeding Observation Areas

Hike the Hungry Hawk trail to the Bird Observation Area and see what resident birds – and chipmunks – are enjoying sunflower seeds. Or pause at the Nature Center for several excellent bird viewing areas.

StoryWalk®

Each season, read a new book as you walk the Little Acorn trail in the woods behind the Nature Center. Accessible during regular Park hours – every day from sunrise until 11pm – this ¼ mile stroll is perfect for small visitors and those that want a short hike in the woods. Please note this trail is not stroller-friendly.