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Mary's Magical Place — Best Outdoor Playgrounds in Nashville

Mary's Magical Place

4.9(400)4.9 out of 5 stars, 400 reviews Nashville, TN

About Mary's Magical Place

Mary's Magical Place is an exceptionally inclusive and diverse outdoor playground, designed to cater to a wide range of ages and abilities, including families with disabilities. It offers multiple activity zones like a zip line, slides, cargo nets, and a skate park, all within a large, well-maintained, and gated environment. It's ideal for both quick energy-burning stops and extended play sessions, offering unique features like a wheelchair swing and AstroTurf padding.

What parents should know

Summarized from real visitor reviews.

Best for: Families on road trips needing a quick and effective way to burn off children's energy.Families with children aged 6-8 who enjoy diverse playground equipment and thrill rides like zip lines.Families seeking an inclusive play environment for children and parents with disabilities.Playdates or outings with multiple children of varying ages and interests.Cyclists looking for a destination with a playground accessible directly from a bike trail.

Why families love it

  • Exceptionally inclusive design for families with disabilities, including parents using mobility aids.
  • Features a dedicated wheelchair swing and numerous ADA-compliant spaces.
  • Wide array of activities including slides, cargo nets, a zip line (highlight for 6-8 year olds), and a skate park.
  • Surfaces are AstroTurf grass and well-padded, with even turf and sidewalks inside the park for easy navigation.
  • Gated park with a single entry and exit point, contributing to a sense of safety.
  • Provides shade for hot days, enhancing comfort during visits.

Insider tips

  • Excellent for a quick stop on a road trip to allow children to burn off energy.
  • Plan to spend several hours here, as there are many different activities.
  • Consider accessing the park via the bike trail for an extended family outing.
  • Bring your own food and drinks, as Review 1 suggests eating lunch nearby.
Crowds
Can attract 'a good amount of people' (Review 2), indicating popularity, but there are no reports of it being uncomfortably crowded or negatively impacting the experience.
Value
No pricing information is mentioned across any reviews, strongly implying it is a free public park. Given the extensive features, accessibility, and high level of maintenance, it offers exceptional value.
Food
Review 1 mentions eating lunch nearby, suggesting that visitors typically bring their own food or eat off-site. No explicit rules about outside food are stated.
Accessibility
Designed for families with disabilities, accommodating both children and parents (including those using walkers/canes).
Safety
Gated park with a clear 'one way in and one way out' system, enhancing security.

What parents say

M Sumner
5.05.0 out of 5 stars
"We ate lunch nearby after stopping off the road on our way through and saw this place from the highway. Swung by after and spent a good half hour running the kid through and wearing her down between sitting on the trip! She had good fun- there was plenty to do for most young ages and there was shade for hot days. We saw quite a few closed off ADA spaces, which is nice for that inclusion. Overall, for a quick stop and run the kid energy down- it was perfect."

a month ago

Jennifer Giles
5.05.0 out of 5 stars
"Visited from Florida; What a wonderful place! My two kids (8 and 6) loved this park more than any other one in the area. Slides, cargo nets, and so much more! The zip line was the most exciting part. We loved that there was a place for children to swing that are in a wheelchair. It’s a pretty large park, but there’s one way in and one way out. It’s near an elementary school and in a good area. There was a good amount of people here when we went. We felt very safe here."

4 months ago

Kelly Lenhert
5.05.0 out of 5 stars
"Beautiful park. This was dedicated in honor of Mary. Wheelchair friendly. They even have a wheelchair swing. Wide open spaces. AstroTurf grass and well padded."

5 months ago

Reviews sourced from public Google data.