Mount Juliet has nine city parks and paved greenways open dawn to dusk. Charlie Daniels Park has a splash pad, skate park and playground: 615-758-6522.

Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. Facts on this page come from the City of Mt. Juliet’s Parks and Facilities, Charlie Daniels Park, Mundy Memorial Park and Parks and Greenways pages and its Parks and Greenways Map (as of Jan. 1, 2026).

Mount Juliet’s parks are run by Mt. Juliet Parks and Recreation from its office in Charlie Daniels Park, 1075 Charlie Daniels Parkway. The city’s map, dated Jan. 1, 2026, shows nine city parks: Charlie Daniels, Eagle, Ethan Page, Hamilton Denson, Jones Family, Mundy, Robinson, Will Sellars and the Mt. Juliet Soccer Park, linked in places by paved greenways. Charlie Daniels Park, with its splash pad, skate park and the 9,000-square-foot Planet Playground, is the one most families start with.

Who to call

  • Parks and Recreation: 615-758-6522, parkevents@mtjuliet-tn.gov; office open 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday
  • Police (greenway problems, non-emergency): 615-754-2550; emergencies 911
  • ADA accommodations: 615-773-7957
  • Pavilion and room rentals: online catalog

Charlie Daniels Park

1075 Charlie Daniels Parkway. What the city lists:

  • Planet Playground, a 9,000-square-foot fenced playground
  • “Squirrel’s Run” toddler park with a concrete tricycle track
  • Ava’s Splash Pad (opened May 26 for the 2026 season; the city’s 2027 calendar lists June 1)
  • Skate park, gaga ball pit and full-court outdoor basketball
  • Four tennis courts, two pickleball courts and two sand volleyball courts
  • A one-mile walking track that connects to the Cedar Creek Greenway
  • Five pavilions and a gazebo for rent all year, an amphitheater and a multipurpose field
  • The Mt. Juliet Community Center, with a full-size gym and two multipurpose rooms, and Hibbett Hall, the city’s train and history museum

The other city parks

Park What’s there (city description)
Mundy Memorial Park, 300 Mundy Memorial Drive Walking track, tennis and pickleball courts, multipurpose field, playground, pavilion, outdoor workout station, restrooms; ADA accessible. Home of the Mt. Juliet Youth Football and Cheerleading Association. Leashed pets allowed, but not in the football complex
Jones Family Park Disc golf driving range, sand volleyball and a bark park
South Mount Juliet Bark Park Bark park, pavilion, playground and sand volleyball
Robinson Family Park A certified wildlife habitat with a walking trail and outdoor fitness equipment
Eagle Park A bicycle park for young riders, built as an Eagle Scout project by John Forth of Troop 150
Ethan Page, Hamilton Denson, Will Sellars and Mt. Juliet Soccer Park Shown on the city’s parks map; call Parks and Recreation for details

Greenways and trail rules

The city’s paved greenways, including the Cedar Creek Greenway from Charlie Daniels Park, follow these rules:

  • Open dawn to dusk; two-way and multi-use
  • 15 mph speed limit
  • No motorized vehicles; mobility devices for accessibility are allowed
  • Leashes no longer than 6 feet; clean up after pets
  • No smoking, alcohol, littering or soliciting

Download the parks and greenways map to plan a route.

New trails coming

From the city’s capital projects tracker:

  • Town Center Trail, Phase 3: a 10-foot greenway from S. Greenhill Road to Mt. Juliet Elementary School, under construction with about a year of work.
  • Cedar Creek Greenway, Phase 2: a 10-foot trail from Charlie Daniels Park to Lebanon Road and the Mt. Juliet League Park, in final design.
  • Golden Bear Gateway widening: will add 10-foot multi-use paths on both sides. See road construction.

Park rules worth knowing

  • Pop-up tents are allowed in the park, the city says.
  • Dogs must be on a leash except inside a dog park.
  • Tennis courts are first come, first served; they cannot be reserved.

Beyond the city parks

Cedar Creek Park, pictured above, sits on Old Hickory Lake in Mount Juliet and has a sand swim beach. For a state park, Long Hunter State Park on J. Percy Priest Lake is run by Tennessee State Parks.

What this means for you

  • Start at Charlie Daniels Park; the splash pad is a summer-only draw.
  • Greenways close at dusk.
  • Pavilions and community center rooms are booked online.

Related: things to do this month, farmers markets and getting around Mount Juliet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the biggest park in Mount Juliet?

Charlie Daniels Park, 1075 Charlie Daniels Parkway, is the city’s main park, with Planet Playground, Ava’s Splash Pad, a skate park, courts, an amphitheater and a one-mile walking track that links to the Cedar Creek Greenway.

Are dogs allowed in Mount Juliet parks?

Yes, on a leash, the city says, except inside a dog park. Leashes may be no longer than 6 feet on the greenways. Jones Family Park and South Mount Juliet Bark Park have dog parks.

What are the greenway hours in Mount Juliet?

The city’s paved trails are open dawn to dusk. They are two-way and multi-use, with a 15 mph speed limit and no motorized vehicles.

When does the Mount Juliet splash pad open?

Ava’s Splash Pad at Charlie Daniels Park opened May 26 in 2026; the city’s calendar lists June 1 for 2027.

Can I reserve a tennis court in Mount Juliet?

No. The city says courts are first come, first served for individual use. Pavilions and rooms can be rented online.