# Radnor Lake State Park Winter Bald Eagle Walks & Aviary Center > Place to go for families in the Nashville–Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin area (TN). Times are Central Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Radnor Lake State Park & Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Center, 1160 Otter Creek Rd, Nashville, TN 37220 - Ages: All ages welcome (Otter Creek Road is fully stroller and wagon accessible; free entry) - Price: FREE admission to park, lake trails, and Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center - Organizer: Tennessee State Parks - Official page: https://tnstateparks.com/parks/radnor-lake - 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/radnor-lake-state-park-winter-bald-eagle-walks-and-aviary-center--listing-769299a0d6e9b8987bccf237 ## About Nestled in the rolling forested hills of Oak Hill just south of downtown Nashville, Radnor Lake State Park is an 85-acre Class II Natural Area celebrated for tranquil winter nature immersion. In the winter months, defoliated trees open up panoramic sightlines across the lake, making January and February the premier season for spotting majestic overwintering bald eagles, red-tailed hawks, great blue herons, and white-tailed deer feeding along the shoreline. Families with strollers love the Otter Creek Road paved trail, an easy, vehicle-free asphalt trail running along the lake's edge. Midway along the lake, the Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center features a 550-foot elevated wooden boardwalk where families can view non-releasable birds of prey—including golden eagles, bald eagles, and great horned owls—up close while learning from park rangers during winter education programs. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: The Otter Creek Road trail is paved, flat, and closed to motorized traffic, making it one of Middle Tennessee's top all-weather stroller hikes; the Aviary Center boardwalk is fully ADA-accessible. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated visitor center with wildlife interpretive exhibits, nature books, benches, and clean public restrooms with changing tables; outdoor benches line the lake trail. • Age Suitability: Ideal for all ages, from infants in strollers to nature-loving kids and birdwatchers. • Sensory Tips: Exceptionally peaceful, quiet natural sanctuary; silence is respected along the trails, allowing children to listen to woodpeckers, songbirds, and gentle lake breezes. ## Similar picks in Nashville - [Radnor Lake State Park Autumn Scenic Lake Trail & Family Nature Walk](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/radnor-lake-state-park-autumn-scenic-lake-trail-and-family-nature-walk--listing-469f956a57105f8314513c7b) — Open on its own schedule · Radnor Lake State Park · All ages · Free · checked Nov 7. 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