EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2013, the Picnic Shelter rates will increase to $30.00 for half day use and $60.00 for full day use for in county residents, and $40.00/$80.00 for out of county residents.  Model Airplane Permits will increase to $35.00 for in county residents and $45.00 for out of county residents.
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Parks and Recreation

Model Airplane/Boat Permit

AMA Charter #597 Thunderbolt Middle TN Radio Control Society; man and radio-controlled airplane

Permit Registration

A permit is required to operate a model airplane or boat at any of the Metro Park properties.

In order to register for a permit, please come to the Permits window at the Recreation Office, located at 2565 Park Plaza, Nashville, TN 37203.

Please bring the following items with you:

  • Annual Permit Fee: $33.00 for Residents; $44.00 for Non-Residents
  • Proof of public liability insurance in the amount of $300 thousand (AMA card, homeowners' insurance, etc.)

After received, permits are valid until the expiration date listed on the permit and should be renewed thirty days prior to the permit expiration date.

Schedule

Aircraft:

Edwin Warner Park Monday to Friday 8 am - 3 pm
Cane Ridge Park 8:00 am to Dusk Daily
Peeler Park 8:00 am to Dusk Daily

Boats:

Hamilton Creek Park "Beach Cove" 7:00 am to Dusk Daily

These schedules may be altered by action of the Board of Parks and Recreation.

Competitions

Competitions are authorized only by special permit issued by the Board of Parks and Recreation with the exception of Warner Park Flying Field. Warner Flying Field is designated for recreational flying only

NO COMPETITIVE EVENTS ARE TO BE HELD AT THE WARNER FIELD.