Nashville Board of Parks and Recreation

The Nashville Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation (commonly, Metro Parks and Recreation or Nashville Parks and Recreation) is the municipal board that is responsible for maintaining the parks system of Nashville, Tennessee, and furnishing recreational opportunities for city's residents. The board maintains over 10,710 acres (4,330 ha) of park space.[1] The Board boasts over 100 stand-alone parks and 7 municipal golf courses.[2]

Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation
Agency overview
JurisdictionNashville, Tennessee
Headquarters2565 Park Plaza Nashville, Tennessee
Agency executives
  • George Anderson, Chairperson
  • Stan Fossick, Vice-Chairperson
  • Monique Odom, Parks Director
Parent agencyNashville, Tennessee
Websitehttp://www.nashville.gov/parks/

History

Nashville's first park, Watkins Park, was founded in 1909.[3]

Administration

The Park Board has seven members, appointed for five year terms. The current board is composed of:[4]

  • George Anderson, chair
  • Stan Fossick, vice-chair
  • Dr. Michelle Steele
  • Tari Hughes
  • Susannah Scott-Barnes
  • Dr. Sharon Gentry, representing the Board of Education
  • Jeff Haynes, representing the Planning Commission

The Parks Director, who oversees day-to-day operations, is currently Monique Odom.[5]

Divisions of the Parks Department include Maintenance, Planning, Recreation and Community Centers, Special Services, Natural Resources and Greenways, and Park Police.[5]

Attractions

Nashville Parks' most famous attraction is the Parthenon, based in Centennial Park, which is a full-scale replica of the original Parthenon in Athens. It was originally built in 1897 for the Tennessee Centennial Exposition.

Nashville Parks also runs the nearby Centennial Sports Complex, which has an Olympic-sized pool, an ice rink, and a workout area. The Complex rink is home to the Nashville Predators's practice facilities.

See also

References
  1. http://www.nashville.gov/parks/quickfacts.asp
  2. http://www.nashville.gov/parks/
  3. David Madden, "Insiders' Guide to Nashville, 7th Ed.," Globe Pequot, (2009), p. 210.
  4. "Nashville > Parks and Recreation > About Us > Park Board". www.nashville.gov. Retrieved 2019-04-02.
  5. "Nashville > Parks and Recreation > About Us > Administration". www.nashville.gov. Retrieved 2019-04-02.


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