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Sports & Recreation for Kids in East Nashville, TN

7 sports facilities, recreation centers, and athletic activities rated and reviewed by families.

Activities & Venues in East Nashville

Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Greenway park in East Nashville, TN🌿 Nature
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Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Greenway offers families over 960 acres of natural beauty right in East Nashville, with wide, paved trails perfect for strollers, bikes, and beginning hikers. The Nature Center provides interactive educational exhibits and programs that help kids connect with local wildlife, while the extensive trail system along the Cumberland River gives families plenty of space to explore, spot birds, and enjoy outdoor adventures without leaving the city.

🕑 2-4 hours depending on trail length chosen

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Lipscomb Academy Athletic Complex athletic field in Green Hills, TN Sports
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4.7(73)$6 mi · Green Hills

Lipscomb Academy Athletic Complex in Green Hills offers families a premier sports facility where kids can participate in organized youth leagues, tournaments, and active recreation. With multiple fields and courts, this well-maintained complex provides an excellent environment for young athletes to develop skills, compete, and stay active in a safe, supervised setting.

🕑 1.5-3 hours depending on the sport and activity type

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Green Hills Family YMCA fitness center in Green Hills, TN Sports
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4.6(453)$$7 mi · Green Hills

The Green Hills Family YMCA is a comprehensive recreation hub where families can swim, play sports, and stay active together under one roof. With dedicated youth programs, multiple swimming pools, childcare services, and family-friendly fitness activities, it's a go-to destination for Nashville families looking to build healthy habits while having fun.

🕑 2-4 hours

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Altitude Trampoline Park Nashville amusement center in Mount Juliet, TN🤸 Trampoline Park
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4.5(1,518)$$6 mi · Mount Juliet

Altitude Trampoline Park Nashville delivers high-energy fun for the whole family with wall-to-wall trampolines, competitive dodgeball courts, slam dunk basketball zones, and exciting foam pits. Located in Mount Juliet, this spacious indoor park features dedicated toddler areas so even your youngest bouncers can safely join the action, making it an ideal destination rain or shine.

🕑 1.5-2 hours (including a typical 60-90 minute jump session plus check-in time and breaks)

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Slick City Action Park amusement park in Nashville, TN🎢 Amusement Park
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4.5(145)$$3 mi away

Slick City Action Park brings the thrill of waterslides indoors,minus the water! This unique Nashville attraction features high-speed slides with special technology that lets kids zoom down at waterslide speeds while staying completely dry, plus laser tag battles and arcade games to keep the fun going all day.

🕑 2-3 hours

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Wave Country swimming pool in Nashville, TN🌊 Water Park
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4.4(887)$3 mi away

Wave Country is Nashville's budget-friendly water park oasis offering classic summer fun without breaking the bank. With its signature wave pool that generates ocean-like waves and a variety of water slides for different thrill levels, this seasonal park provides the perfect escape from Tennessee heat while keeping the whole family entertained.

🕑 4-5 hours

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Hermitage Golf Course golf course in Hermitage, TN Sports
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4.4(320)$7 mi · Hermitage

Hermitage Golf Course offers an excellent introduction to golf for young players through their family-friendly junior programs and coaching. With beautiful, well-maintained grounds and a welcoming atmosphere, this public course makes learning golf accessible and fun for kids while parents can enjoy playing alongside them or taking lessons together as a family.

🕑 2-4 hours depending on whether you're taking a lesson, practicing at the range, or playing 9 or 18 holes

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