Percy Warner Park Autumn Allee Steps & Scenic Family Nature Drives

About this adventure

Forming the centerpiece of Nashville's historic Warner Parks system, Percy Warner Park spans over 2,000 acres of forested hills, rolling meadows, and historic WPA-era stone structures. A signature family destination is the grand Belle Meade Allee—a dramatic limestone staircase built in the 1930s that climbs majestically into the hardwood forest, surrounded in November by towering golden oaks and scarlet sweetgums. Children love counting the stone steps, while parents capture memorable family holiday portraits against the iconic architectural terrace. Families with little legs or strollers can take the scenic paved loop drive or stroll along the paved multi-use pathway encircling the golf course perimeter. Picnic shelters throughout the park offer perfect spots for sharing hot cocoa and Thanksgiving week snacks in the crisp autumn air. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Scenic paved park roads and designated multi-use greenways accommodate strollers and wagons smoothly; the historic stone Allee staircase itself requires foot climbing or baby carriers. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Restroom pavilions near the Belle Meade entrance and golf clubhouse offer baby changing stations and shaded picnic tables. • Age Suitability: All ages; scenic road drives and open meadows welcome toddlers, while older kids enjoy wooded hiking trails. • Sensory Tips: Refreshing mountain forest environment with rustling autumn leaves, songbirds, and panoramic valley views from high scenic overlooks.