Ratner lake nashville

The park is perfect for nature enthusiasts to observe owls, herons, and waterfowl as well as many species of amphibians, reptiles, and mammals such as mink and otter. Hundreds of species of wildflowers, mosses, fungi, ferns, and other plants, as well as trees, shrubs, and vines, add to the natural ecological diversity of the area.

Several ranger-led programs are planned throughout the year including canoe floats, wildflower walks, astronomy night hikes, nature hikes, programs on snakes, off-trail land acquisition hikes, and birds of prey.

Looking for something to do at the park? Here is a list of activities you can do at the park on your next adventure. The upcoming events calendar is the perfect place to find festivals, guided trips and more.

Are you looking for a park map? Radnor Lake State Park. Visit website. This park is over acres in size and houses a uniquely diverse range of biodiversity, making it great for nature observation. More information on this park and many more can be found at the TN State Parks website.

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White Rose Gallery. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Towne Centre Theatre. Brentwood Skate Center. Governor's Residence. Glendale United Methodist Church - Nashville. Write a review Upload a photo. Most Recent. Very good. Adam P Trowbridge, UK 4, contributions. An amazing lakeside walk. We spotted an Owl, Herons, Deer, Cardinal birds, Tufted Titmouse bird, Carolina Chickadee, Turtles in the water, bright yellow butterflies and a huge Woodpecker with a red and white head.

Tennessee SP. We are glad you enjoyed your time on the trails. Thanks for the review! Randor lake is a true hidden gem in Nashville. It encompasses acres of some of the most beautiful land in Davidson County. I am amazed at how many people that have lived here for a number of years, and either do not know about it, or have never been. I have been going there since I was a kid as we lived on the edge of the park. They built a reservoir large enough to supply water for its steam engines at nearby Radnor Yards in the basin below two ridges, through which Otter Creek flowed.

Over the next three years manpower and horsepower worked the hours needed to build the dam. Inside the dam is a concrete and metal framework holding the pipes that allowed water to be drained from the lake. Its urban interface, however, has made it vulnerable to invasive exotic plants that have seriously impacted its forest ecosystem. Division of Natural Areas, William R.

Snodgrass Tennessee Tower, Rosa L. From I south from downtown Nashville exit at Harding Place and go west. Harding Place turns into Battery Lane, turn left on Granny White Pike and go about 2 miles, and then turn left east on Otter Creek Road to the visitor center and parking area. Parking and access from the south end of the natural area is located on Otter Creek Road off of Franklin Road.

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