The city of Nashville is currently studying an extensive remodeling of Centennial Park. If you use this park on a regular basis take a few minutes to study this proposal. It is very good, especially if you know the existing park. You can view the complete proposal here.
Below are a few of my favorite changes.
Photo: Proposed trail layout inside the park.
The new layout of the park will close roads inside the park. This will open space for more trails inside the park. I especially like how it will connect the hill with the dog park to the Parthenon area. This area was previously bifurcated with a road.
Photo: Long waterfall.
This waterfall is proposed to run from the top of the hill with the flagpole (said dog park area) to the area next to the Parthenon, possibly with a reflecting pool. This will be an amazing upgrade to the existing layout.
About the only thing I did not like in the new proposal is some of the new small lake areas near West End. This has the potential to add some beautiful vegetation. My only concern is that it does not become a mosquito breeding pool.
The folks who put the new plan together really know what they are doing. I especially like the awareness of safety issues in the landscaping and design. We want Centennial Park to be safe.
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