# Barfield Crescent Park Winter Wilderness Station & Paved Forest Stroll > Place to go for families in the Nashville–Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin area (TN). Times are Central Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Barfield Crescent Park & Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy, Murfreesboro, TN 37128 - Ages: All ages welcome (Wilderness Station, playgrounds, and paved forest loop for strollers) - Price: FREE admission to park, playgrounds, paved trails, and Wilderness Station exhibits - Organizer: Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation - Official page: https://www.murfreesborotn.gov/224/Wilderness-Station - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/barfield-crescent-park-winter-wilderness-station-and-paved-forest-stro--listing-7c220ae228ca2e46d92246bd ## About Located in southern Murfreesboro, Barfield Crescent Park is a 430-acre community park offering an exceptional mix of developed recreation and untamed natural woodlands. The park's centerpiece for families is the Wilderness Station, a rustic environmental education center nestled deep in the forest. During the winter months, kids can warm up inside beside live animal exhibits featuring native Tennessee snakes, turtles, and salamanders, or borrow Discovery Backpacks filled with field guides, binoculars, and magnifying glasses for outdoor exploration. Families can hike the paved 1-mile Marshall Knob trail, a level paved path winding through cedar glades and oak-hickory forests where children can spot winter birds and limestone karst sinkholes. The park also boasts multiple expansive playground structures with swings, climbing walls, and slides, plus paved perimeter trails perfect for winter family walks. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved parking lots, playground concourses, and the paved Marshall Knob loop trail are fully stroller and wheelchair accessible; unpaved trails feature natural dirt and limestone rocks. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated Wilderness Station with rocking chairs, nature library, and modern family restrooms with infant changing tables; picnic shelters throughout the park. • Age Suitability: Excellent for all ages, from toddlers exploring the playgrounds to school-age kids participating in outdoor nature workshops. • Sensory Tips: Peaceful forested atmosphere with chirping songbirds and crisp fresh air; the Wilderness Station provides a quiet, low-stimulus indoor refuge. ## Similar picks in Nashville - [Sharp Springs Park Winter Lake Shore Loops & Discovery Playgrounds](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/sharp-springs-park-winter-lake-shore-loops-and-discovery-playgrounds--listing-5ebcf62c495595e0a058096d) — Open on its own schedule · Sharp Springs Park, Smyrna · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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