# Pinkerton Park Tinkerbell Playground & Fort Granger Family Hike > 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: Pinkerton Park, 405 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin, TN 37064 - Ages: All ages (Tinkerbell playground, paved 1-mile trail, and hilltop historic trail) - Price: Free admission and parking - Organizer: City of Franklin Parks Department - Official page: https://www.franklintn.gov/government/departments-k-z/parks/park-locations-amenities/pinkerton-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/pinkerton-park-tinkerbell-playground-and-fort-granger-family-hike--listing-d29f5d3f8d85301ccd5cc2ef ## About Nestled along the Harpeth River just east of downtown Franklin, Pinkerton Park is Williamson County's most popular family park. The highlight for young children is the Tinkerbell Playground, an expansive wooden and modern composite fortress featuring castle towers, spiral slides, monkey bars, and swings. A paved 1-mile pedestrian walking trail circles the park perimeter, lined with mature sycamore and maple trees displaying brilliant autumn foliage in late November. From the park, families can cross an elevated wooden staircase trail leading up into Fort Granger, a historic 1862 hilltop earthwork fortification. The hilltop trail offers an easy, educational nature hike where children can explore historic trenches and enjoy breathtaking panoramic vistas of the Harpeth River valley and Franklin skyline through the autumn trees. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Pinkerton Park's primary perimeter loop and playground walkways are flat, paved, and fully stroller-friendly; the hillside hike up to Fort Granger features wooden stairs best suited for foot travel or baby carriers. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated, clean park restrooms equipped with baby-changing tables are located adjacent to the Tinkerbell Playground and central picnic pavilions. • Age Suitability: All ages; the Tinkerbell Playground accommodates toddlers through pre-teens, while the open lawns invite family games and picnics. • Sensory Tips: Joyful playground activity is nicely balanced by the tranquil riverfront trail and peaceful, quiet forest setting atop Fort Granger. ## Similar picks in Nashville - [Bellevue Red Caboose Park Autumn Playground & Family Amphitheater Stroll](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/bellevue-red-caboose-park-autumn-playground-and-family-amphitheater-st--listing-a0ede9eff6ed875ae2a61276) — Open on its own schedule · Bellevue Red Caboose Park · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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