# Marcella Vivrette Smith Park Winter Trails & Ravenswood Mansion > Place to go for families in the Nashville–Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin area (TN). Times are Central Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Marcella Vivrette Smith Park & Ravenswood Mansion, 1825 Wilson Pike, Brentwood, TN 37027 - Ages: All ages welcome (Playground, paved mansion walkways, and wooded nature trails) - Price: FREE admission to park grounds, playground, and hiking trails - Organizer: City of Brentwood Parks and Recreation - Official page: https://www.brentwoodtn.gov/departments/parks-recreation/parks-trails/marcella-vivrette-smith-park - 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/marcella-vivrette-smith-park-winter-trails-and-ravenswood-mansion--listing-5475e0edc992dd1546bc7a83 ## About Covering 400 scenic acres in southeast Brentwood, Marcella Vivrette Smith Park is the largest park in the city of Brentwood and a cherished historic sanctuary for families. The park centers around the stately 1825 Ravenswood Mansion, an elegant antebellum estate surrounded by rolling meadows and ancient oak groves. In winter, families can take pleasant walks along the paved paths encircling the mansion grounds and tour the perimeter of the historic outbuildings. Smith Park also features four marked nature trails spanning more than six miles through forested hills, hollows, and alongside bubbling limestone creeks. The Black and Blue trails offer gentle, family-friendly gradients where children can spot woodpeckers, winter deer, and intriguing rock formations. The expansive front lawn of the mansion provides a picturesque setting for winter family photos, picnics, and games of catch under open skies. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved sidewalks surround the mansion, parking areas, and modern playground; nature hiking trails feature natural dirt, leaves, and gentle stone crossings suitable for hiking carriers. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Beautiful shaded porches and lawn benches around Ravenswood Mansion; heated modern park restrooms with diaper changing counters adjacent to the playground. • Age Suitability: Welcomes children of all ages; features a dedicated, modern children's playground near the main entrance. • Sensory Tips: Serene pastoral ambiance with birdsong and gentle rustling leaves; peaceful open fields provide sensory calm away from commercial districts. ## Similar picks in Nashville - [The Park at Harlinsdale Farm Winter Walking Trail & Historic Horse Barns](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/the-park-at-harlinsdale-farm-winter-walking-trail-and-historic-horse-b--listing-54a6b1f7807ed9415e6e491a) — Open on its own schedule · The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, Franklin · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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