Every Fall, Centennial Park becomes a beloved destination to relax, connect, and experience the nature and arts programming.

There's truly something for everyone here, and as the nonprofit organization supporting the park’s revitalization and engaging programs, Centennial Park Conservancy wants to help you experience it all. Check out the park activities below and consider giving back to this place that gives us all so much.

Events & Activities

 

Centennial Park’s sprawling 132 acres of urban green space annually hosts activities for everyone to enjoy. Experience the monuments, historic landmarks, event spaces, and natural beauty as you enjoy nature, art, music, recreation, and community. 

 

Discover Centennial Park’s Iconic Places.

  1. The Parthenon: The world’s only exact-size replica of the historic Greek temple. It hosts a statue of the goddess Athena, an art museum, and numerous other events.

  2. Great Lawn: 19 sprawling acres of sprawling open green space for festivals, games, lounging, and recreation.

  3. Lake Watauga: A tranquil escape for wildlife with a winding pathway for peaceful walks.

  4. Centennial Art Center: Home to community art classes and exhibitions.

  5. Sunken Garden: A beautiful array of foliage on display in this peaceful nook of the park.

  6. Bandshell: A historic, community stage hosting Nashville Earth Day and more.

  7. Musicians Corner & Cockrill Spring: A dedicated outdoor concert area alongside an unearthed trickling natural spring.

  8. Playground & Centennial Performing Arts Studios: Cherished places for kids to play and the community to dance, act, and sing.

  9. Volleyball Courts: Bump, set, and spike in the sand at a friendly league or pick-up game.

  10. Dog Park: The place for outdoor exercise for our four-legged friends.

Calendar
Fever Candlelight Concerts
Jan 10
Fever Candlelight Concerts

Fever presents candlelight-illuminated concerts at The Parthenon.

Give to What Matters to You: Remember Centennial Park!

What Your Giving Supports

Centennial Park Conservancy is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that sustains the vibrancy of Nashville’s Centennial Park, home to the historic Parthenon, by supporting Metro Parks in revitalizing and activating this public green space to ensure the Park remains a welcoming destination for recreation, culture, education, and community connection for all.

  • We collaborate with Metro Parks to identify, fund, and address ongoing maintenance and preservation needs in Centennial Park, thereby improving the community green space for present and future generations.

  • We fund compelling art exhibitions, lectures, and performances in the Parthenon museum for 350K visitors each year, and present free live music concerts at Musicians Corner for 75K people annually.

  • We inspire positive environmental change at Nashville Earth Day, the city’s official Earth Day celebration, and fund many local sustainability projects.

  • We support families by presenting 100+ annual free educational children’s events through Kidsville in Centennial Park and Metro Community Centers.