Parks and Recreation

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks Board gives guidance and planning assistance to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen as to the creation, operation and maintenance of parks and recreation facilities and/or recreation programs of the Town. Decisions pass to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen for final approval.

Parks Information and Trail Maps

The Town of Thompson's Station features several parks stretched across the rolling hills west of Columbia Pike.

Park Pavilion Reservations

Submit a request to reserve one of Thompson's Stations park pavilions for an event.

(New!) Event Permit Application

Apply for an Event Permit with this form. A permit is required if there are more than 35 attendees to an event.

Tour Thompson's Station Parks

Explore our Town Parks with an interactive story map.

Town Parks Projects

View the Town's current Park Projects information.

(New!) Parks Master Plan

The Town is working with designated planning and design engineers at Kimley-Horn to develop a comprehensive Master Plan to guide the future of investments and improvements for the Town's green spaces.

Important Park Information

Park Rules
Town Park Rules and Procedures
1. Hours of use are Dawn to Dusk.
2. All dogs shall be leashed, except within the fenced areas at Nutro Dog Park.
3. Adult supervision is required for all minor children.
4. The following are strictly prohibited: The consumption, possession, or usage of alcohol; Smoking, including vaping; The use of personal fireworks and/or sparklers; Weapons; Glass containers; Harvesting firewood and/or cutting/removal of any trees; Fires, except for the grills provided; Littering and/or dumping; Signs/bills, including political signs; Hunting; Removal of cultural/historic artifacts; Unauthorized motorized vehicles, including drones; Camping/Overnight Parking; Commercial/For-profit activities; External equipment (bouncy house, tents, trailers, port-a-potties, etc.)
5. Any event over thirty (35) people or as deemed by Town Staff shall require the approval of an Event Permit from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
Lost and Found
The Town of Thompson's Station is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Please be sure to lock vehicles and safely store personal items. No personal items will be stored by Town staff for any reason. Lost and Found items can be collected at Town Hall during regular business hours. For questions regarding lost items, please contact parks@thompsons-station.com or directly at (615) 794-4333 ext. 12.

Parks and Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Department serves the Town by providing and maintaining environments and opportunities that promote healthy citizens and communities.