# Edwin Warner Park Autumn Nature Center & Little Harpeth River Walk > 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 Tue, Nov 24 - Where: Edwin Warner Park & Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy 100, Nashville, TN 37221 - Ages: All ages (Warner Park Nature Center, nature playscape, and riverside trails) - Price: Free admission and parking; Free nature center public programs - Organizer: Friends of Warner Parks & Metro Parks Nashville - Official page: https://www.warnerparks.org/ - 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/edwin-warner-park-autumn-nature-center-and-little-harpeth-river-walk--listing-7d069505fdca027dba2fa548 ## About Located on the southern side of Old Hickory Boulevard opposite Percy Warner Park, Edwin Warner Park covers 600 acres of protected nature along the Little Harpeth River. The Warner Park Nature Center serves as an inspiring educational hub where families can learn about Middle Tennessee ecosystems. During Thanksgiving week, children can explore the interactive indoor nature exhibits, observe active working beehives, view native fish aquariums, and investigate natural artifacts in the hands-on discovery room. Outside, kids can explore the certified Nature Play space, building shelters with natural limbs and exploring sensory sandbeds. Families can then take an easy walk along the paved Little Harpeth River trail or cross the suspension footbridge to follow gentle woodland paths lined with falling autumn leaves, making it a quintessential Thanksgiving outdoor experience. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved paths lead from the parking area to the Nature Center, gardens, and along sections of the river greenway; unpaved nature trails are packed soil best suited for all-terrain strollers or carriers. • Nursing & Rest Spots: The Nature Center building offers climate-controlled, accessible family restrooms with baby changing tables and a quiet reading library with armchairs. • Age Suitability: Perfect for all ages; the Nature Play area and discovery room are specially designed for toddlers through elementary-age children. • Sensory Tips: Calming, serene forest and riverside environment; gentle bubbling water sounds along the Little Harpeth River and engaging tactile nature elements. ## Similar picks in Nashville - [Percy Warner Park Winter Nature Strolls & Deep Well Scenic Loops](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/percy-warner-park-winter-nature-strolls-and-deep-well-scenic-loops--listing-1efa8d5d5c30cd578e31af92) — Open on its own schedule · Percy Warner Park (Warner Parks Nature Center) · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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