Our community is about to embark on some truly incredible additions in the very near future. Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation has three big projects in the works that will be a long-term investment for the people of Murfreesboro and generations to come.
According to Nate Williams, Executive Director of Recreation Services for Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation there is a lot to look forward to. “This is just an exciting time for the city”, shares Nate. “We have had so many substantial projects on the horizon for a while, and they are all coming to fruition in the next year. We definitely have great things happening here.”
One of the most exciting projects is the new 153-acre Veterans Park, located on the west side of Murfreesboro. This park will include a vast amount of green space incorporating a comprehensive network of paved and stone trails. It will also have four large pavilions that will be available to rent for family gatherings, reunions and birthday celebrations, and will also offer programming such as outdoor education.
Veterans Park will also have eight pickleball courts. The courts will offer lighting for evening play, and the additional courts will help fulfill the increasing demand for the widely popular sport. There will also be a destination playground at Veterans Park, and it will be the largest of all the area playgrounds. It will also showcase the inclusive amenities that families really enjoy.
Something that will be unique at Veterans Park is the event space that is being created. “There has been a need for something like this for quite some time,” explained Nate. “We have designed a space in the middle of the park that will allow us to host musical concerts, festivals and other special events.” This space is going to be a great place for the community to gather and enjoy. The Veterans Park will also be home to an 130-foot-high American flag that will be anchored in the center of the park.
Another new project that is in the works is the outdoor improvements at Patterson Park Community Center. Patterson Park will be getting a new inclusive playground and a splash pad, as well as an additional 80 parking spaces. “This is an exciting extension of all the activities and programming that we currently have going on at Patterson,” said Nate. “And there is actually a lot of excitement around the parking lot as well – because it is such a popular spot for the community.” The space between the community center and the Bradley Academy school will be a great addition for the community to be able to come and play and utilize. The splash pad will be the first one of its kind to be implemented at a Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation facility.
Finally, the original Old Fort Park area that was built in the 1970s is getting a major face lift with the renovations of the ballfield. This will include new lighting, modern fencing and the installation of a synthetic turf surface. The improvements will also include a new elevated drainage system that will address the issues with stormwater. Just recently the Old Fort Golf Course was renovated, an upgrade to the tennis and pickleball courts and the new Skate Park and pump Track was completed.
There are so many great things happening in our community. Visit www.MurfreesboroParks.com for more information and project updates.
"We have had so many substantial projects on the horizon for a while, and they are all coming to fruition in the next year." - Nate Williams
Veterans Park will include a vast amount of green space incorporating a comprehensive network of paved and stone trails.