# The Park at Harlinsdale Farm Winter Walking Trail & Historic Horse Barns > Place to go for families in the Nashville–Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin area (TN). Times are Central Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Rd, Franklin, TN 37064 - Ages: All ages welcome (Stroller friendly perimeter trails, fishing pond, and historic horse barns) - Price: FREE admission and free parking throughout Harlinsdale Farm - Organizer: City of Franklin Parks - Official page: https://www.franklintn.gov/government/departments-k-z/parks/facilities-parks/the-park-at-harlinsdale-farm - 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/the-park-at-harlinsdale-farm-winter-walking-trail-and-historic-horse-b--listing-54a6b1f7807ed9415e6e491a ## About Located across from The Factory at Franklin, The Park at Harlinsdale Farm is a historic 200-acre Tennessee Walking Horse breeding farm founded in 1935 that has been beautifully preserved as a public park. The farm's wide-open pastures, historic white wooden fencing, and iconic green-roofed breeding barns create a breathtaking winter backdrop for family strolls. Families can walk along the 3-mile soft-surface turf and gravel perimeter trail, which circles large ponds where ducks, geese, and winter herons gather. The trail is gentle and wide, providing ample space for strollers and wagons. Kids love watching horses exercising in the adjacent paddocks and exploring the 4-acre catch-and-release fishing pond. Across Franklin Road, families can easily warm up with hot chocolate, fresh donuts, and artisan bakery treats inside The Factory at Franklin after an invigorating morning outdoor walk. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Level crushed-stone and turf perimeter walking paths accommodate all-terrain and jogging strollers easily; paved paths connect parking lots to restrooms and event areas. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Scenic bench seating overlooks the farm's central pond; heated public restrooms with baby-changing tables are available near the main event arena. • Age Suitability: Suitable for all ages from infants to grandparents; popular with families bringing pet dogs on leashes. • Sensory Tips: Refreshing rural setting with expansive views of Williamson County hills, crisp farm breezes, and gentle sounds of waterfowl and grazing animals. ## Similar picks in Nashville - [Marcella Vivrette Smith Park Winter Trails & Ravenswood Mansion](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/marcella-vivrette-smith-park-winter-trails-and-ravenswood-mansion--listing-5475e0edc992dd1546bc7a83) — Open on its own schedule · Marcella Vivrette Smith Park & Ravenswood Mansion, Brentwood · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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