The Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation is seeking community input on a request to change the name of Bellevue Park to Red Caboose Park.
The Parks Board will accept public comment for a 30-day period beginning 12:00 a.m., Friday, February 21, and ending midnight, Saturday, March 22.
The public will be able to provide input by email, standard mail, phone, or in-person during the March 4 Parks Board meeting and at a community meeting to be determined.
Information on the various ways to provide input is listed below.
Provide Input
Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, Post Office Box 196340, Nashville, TN37219-6340
ATTN: Bellevue Park Name Change
Clearly state if opposed or in favor of the name change.
Include your name and address, which is required.
metroparks@nashville.gov
Subject Line: Bellevue Park
Clearly state if opposed or in favor of the name change.
Include your name and address, which is required.
Phone
Call 615-880-1002, extension 51200
Clearly state if opposed or in favor of the name change.
Include your name and address, which is required.
Board Meeting
Parks Board meets at noon, March 4, 2025, in the Parks Board Room located at 2565 Park Plaza, Nashville TN. Participants will have a maximum of two minutes to state their opinion.
Parks and Recreation Board Meetings
Community Meeting
About Metro Parks and Recreation
It is the mission of Metro Parks and Recreation to, sustainably and equitably, provide everyone in Nashville with an inviting network of parks and greenways that offer health, wellness, and quality of life through recreation, conservation, and community. The department oversees over 15,000 acres of open space, including 178 parks, 100 miles of greenway, 4 nature centers, 27 community centers, 7 historical sites, 10 dog parks, 190 sports fields, 7 golf courses, after-school programs, fitness classes, cultural programs, ice hockey, a program for those with disabilities, and more!