Where to skate, bike and play outdoors

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Looking for a new place to explore outdoors?

Williamson County is renowned for its rolling green hills and picturesque farmland, so it’s no surprise that the area is home to great parks and facilities. Ball fields and sport courts are available throughout the county’s many towns and cities. If you’re looking to try out a hobby that requires its own specialized space, the county’s still got you covered.

Here are some of our favorite parks in Williamson County for hobbyists.

Mountain bike trails

Williamson County has hundreds of miles of paved walking paths, making it easy for anyone to hop on a bike and enjoy a breezy ride. What if you’re looking for something more intense?Franklin is home to two mountain biking trails, offering challenging terrain for off-road riders to hone their skills. The parks offer wooden ramps and obstacles, tricky dirt pathways and varying courses to suit different skillsets.

Wilkins Branch Mountain Bike Park (Franklin): 5664 Wilkins Branch Rd., Franklin TN 37064
Cool Springs Mountain Bike Trail (Franklin): 7062 Southstar Dr., Franklin, TN 37067

Skateparks

Action sports like skateboarding and BMX biking have grown from niche sports to popular hobbies among people of all ages. At Williamson County’s skateparks, it’s typical to see teenagers practicing ollies (jumping technique that allows skaters to leap into the air without the use of their hands), young parents watching their children try pedaling down a ramp for the first time and old-school skaters carving (sharp turns that control speed) through the park. The parks feature gentle ramps to deep bowls and plenty of rails to practice grinds and other tricks. Make sure to bring proper padding — if Tony Hawk isn’t too cool to wear a helmet, then neither are you.