Murfreesboro's greenway runs 15 miles in seven sections. Barfield Crescent Park covers 430 acres. Hours, dog parks, bike trails and who to call: 615-890-5333.

Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. Details come from Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation’s Parks, Greenway System and Greenway Sections pages.

Murfreesboro’s park system is built around the Stones River. The city’s greenway runs 15 miles in seven sections with 16 trailheads, and it links downtown, Old Fort Park, Barfield Crescent Park and Stones River National Battlefield. Parks and Recreation: 615-890-5333.

Who to call

  • Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation: 615-890-5333
  • Ball field reservations (athletics): 615-907-2251
  • Gateway Island rentals and tours: 615-809-5875
  • Problem on the greenway: police non-emergency, 615-893-1311; emergencies, 911
  • Stones River National Battlefield: 615-893-9501

The greenway

All greenway trailheads open at daylight and close a half hour before sunset, every day of the year. Gateway Island and its trail are the exception: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. The greenway is for people on foot and non-motorized wheels only; horses, skateboards and motor vehicles are not allowed.

Section Length What it is
Stones River Trail 10.5 miles The backbone, along the West Fork Stones River from Thompson Lane Trailhead to Barfield Crescent Park; 11 trailheads, two Bark Parks and two small-craft launches
North Murfreesboro Greenway 1.3 miles A stand-alone section on the East Fork Stones River, with two river overlooks
West College Street Spur 1.4 miles Links the greenway to the Stones River National Battlefield visitor center
Lytle Creek Trail 1.1 miles The most urban section, from Cannonsburgh Village to Old Fort Park, a block from downtown
Fortress Rosecrans Loop 0.9 miles Passes earthworks of Fortress Rosecrans, built by Union troops in 1863
Murfree Spring Wetlands Trail 0.4 miles Boardwalk and asphalt through a wetland popular with bird-watchers; the boardwalk is closed for repairs
Gateway Island Trail A lit loop used for charity walks and races

Greenway rules worth knowing: keep right and pass on the left, keep dogs leashed and clean up after them, and riders under 16 must wear helmets. The city warns the trail can flash flood: leave during heavy rain or lightning.

The big parks

  • Barfield Crescent Park, 697 Veterans Parkway: 430 acres on the south side, open sunrise to 9 p.m. It has picnic shelters for groups from 24 to more than 300, a baseball and softball complex, an 18-hole disc golf course, two playgrounds, more than 7 miles of paved and unpaved walking trails, campsites and the greenway’s southern trailhead.
  • Old Fort Park, 1025 Old Fort Parkway: 50 acres, open sunrise to 9 p.m., with a large pavilion, a skate park and pump track and the Kids’ Castle playground.
  • Oaklands Park, 427 Roberts St.: 31 acres at North Maney Avenue and Roberts Street around historic Oaklands Mansion, with a nature trail at Maney Spring, a playground and the Trail of Trees arboretum. Day use only.
  • Gateway Island, 1875 W. College St.: a gazebo, waterfalls and a lake overlook, rented for weddings and parties. Park at the College Street Trailhead, 1902 W. College St.
  • Rogers Park: 7.5 acres with two tennis courts, two basketball courts, a soccer field, pavilions and a playground. Day use only.
  • Richard Siegel Neighborhood Park: a large playground, sand volleyball, basketball, horseshoes and walking trails, sunrise to sunset.

Dog parks

The city’s two fenced Bark Parks open at sunrise and close a half hour before sunset, year-round, with water in warm weather:

  • General Bragg Bark Park, 1540 W. College St.
  • Cason Bark Park, 1100 Cason Trail

Mountain biking

Barfield Crescent Park has more than 7 miles of mountain bike trails for beginners to advanced riders at its south end. Helmets are mandatory. The trailhead and parking are reached from U.S. 231 via Oak Meadows Drive.

Swimming

Boro Beach, the city’s outdoor water park at 2310 Memorial Blvd., is closed for the season and reopens Saturday, May 29, 2027. Patterson Park Community Center has an indoor water park open year-round.

Stones River National Battlefield

The National Park Service runs Stones River National Battlefield, 3501 Old Nashville Highway, the site of the Civil War battle that the park service says began on the last day of 1862. The greenway’s West College Street Spur leads to its visitor center. Call 615-893-9501 for hours.

What this means for you

  • The greenway closes a half hour before sunset; plan evening walks for Gateway Island instead.
  • Book pavilions and shelters early through Parks and Recreation, 615-890-5333.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the Murfreesboro Greenway?

The city says the Murfreesboro Greenway System has 15 miles of trails in seven sections, with 16 trailheads. The longest section, the Stones River Trail, runs 10.5 miles from Thompson Lane to Barfield Crescent Park.

What are the Murfreesboro Greenway hours?

Trailheads open at daylight and close a half hour before sunset every day. Gateway Island and the Gateway Trail are open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Where are the dog parks in Murfreesboro?

The city has two fenced Bark Parks: at the General Bragg Trailhead, 1540 W. College St., and at the Cason Trailhead, 1100 Cason Trail. Both open at sunrise and close a half hour before sunset.

Where can I mountain bike in Murfreesboro?

Barfield Crescent Park has more than 7 miles of mountain bike trails at its south end, reached from U.S. 231 via Oak Meadows Drive. Helmets are mandatory.