# Centennial Park Autumn Parthenon & Lake Watauga Family Stroll > Place to go for families in the Nashville–Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin area (TN). Times are Central Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Dates: Starts Sun, Nov 22 - Where: Centennial Park & The Parthenon, 2500 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203 - Ages: All ages (Flat paved walking loops, duck pond, and indoor museum exhibits) - Price: Park grounds free; Parthenon museum admission: $10 Adults, $8 Youth (4-17), Free under 4 - Organizer: Metro Nashville Parks and Recreation & The Parthenon - Official page: https://www.nashvilleparthenon.com/ - 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/centennial-park-autumn-parthenon-and-lake-watauga-family-stroll--listing-593dd1544ce0043bffdb2c64 ## About Centennial Park is Nashville's premier urban green space, anchored by the world's only full-scale replica of the ancient Parthenon in Athens. Thanksgiving week brings picturesque autumn scenery to the park's 132 acres, with golden willow branches framing Lake Watauga and crisp fall leaves blanketing the expansive lawns. Families can enjoy an easy, 1-mile paved walking loop around the lake, watching resident ducks, turtles, and herons glide across the water. Inside the Parthenon museum, children marvel at the towering 42-foot gilded statue of Athena, the tallest indoor sculpture in the Western world, while parents appreciate rotating fine art exhibitions in the lower galleries. With sunken gardens, historic bandstands, and wide grassy areas for tossing a frisbee, it provides an idyllic, relaxing Thanksgiving holiday escape. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Wide, level paved walking loops encircle Lake Watauga and connect the Parthenon, gardens, and playgrounds; elevator access is provided inside the Parthenon. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Restrooms with baby changing stations are located inside the Parthenon and at the Centennial Arts Center; ample park benches surround the lake. • Age Suitability: All ages; the outdoor park is open and free to all, with modest admission fees for museum entry. • Sensory Tips: Peaceful, open-air park setting; the tranquil lakefront provides calming visual stimulation and gentle nature sounds. ## Similar picks in Nashville - [Cumberland Park Riverfront Stroll & Family Nature Playground](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/cumberland-park-riverfront-stroll-and-family-nature-playground--listing-3b84ceca9931fa8df69dc49a) — Open on its own schedule · Cumberland Park · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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