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Whitfield Park 4.3★ · 450 Google ratings · Nashville, Tennessee
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At a glance
What visitors report about Whitfield Park Age
Toddlers + young kids Based on visitor reports · 2016–2026
Shade
Little shade reported Based on visitor reports · 2016–2026
Restrooms
Yes · often seasonal
Crowds
Quietest Thu 8am · busiest Thu evening
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The site plan
Map of Whitfield Park Drawn from aerial imagery, showing the real layout. Guide
Good to know Good for a picnic
Picnic facilities on site, with room to sit and eat near the play area.
Official listing
Works well for younger kids
Visitors report equipment suited to under-5s.
Based on visitor reports · 2016–2026
Park carefully and stay aware
One report of vehicle break-in exists; reviewers also note unleashed dogs and unhoused individuals sometimes present in the parking area.
Little shade reported
Bring sun cover on bright days.
Based on visitor reports · 2016–2026
Visit early morning or midday
Evening hours draw crowds and reviewers report feeling unsafe after dark, with security gates closing at night.
Bring your own water and snacks
Restroom facilities are unreliable: porta-potties are frequently locked or poorly maintained, and water stations are absent.
Go for trails and creek exploration
The playground is small but the paved path, wooded trails, and creek access are the park's real strength.
Watch for wasps in warm months
Multiple families reported aggressive wasps cutting visits short, particularly in August and hot summer weather.
Distilled from 100 visitor reviews.
Crowds
When it gets busy Weekday mornings are generally quiet; weekend afternoons get busiest.
Quiet Busy
From Google visit patterns, 8am to 7pm.
Practical
Plan your visit 📍 5150 Edmondson Pike, Nashville, TN 37211
Nearby
Nearby playgrounds 1.5 miles away · Better for toddlers
Questions
Parent FAQs Does Whitfield Park have restrooms? Yes. Public restrooms are on the official Google listing. Park restrooms are often seasonal, so check before a winter visit.
Is there shade at Whitfield Park? Visitors report a lack of shade; plan sun protection for summer visits.
Is Whitfield Park good for toddlers? Yes. Visitors mention equipment suited to under-5s. Based on visitor reports · 2016–2026
When is Whitfield Park least busy? Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Thursday around 8am.
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How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 100 visitor reviews; playground outlines and amenity positions from OpenStreetMap (ODbL), which is also what the size is measured on; aerial imagery from USGS (2021). Attributes appear only when the evidence clears our confidence bar, and review text is never republished. The unedited aerial shows tree cover, which is our second check on shade. Read the method · Report a mistake
