Parks and Recreation

Horse Trail Locations and Maps

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Percy Warner and Peeler Park are the homes of the only two municipally owned and maintained horse trails in Davidson County. Bring your own horse to explore the ten miles of trail in Percy Warner and the three miles of trail at Peeler Park. The Percy Warner horse trailhead is located at 2500 Old Hickory Blvd. The Peeler Park horse trailhead is located on Overton Rd. just off of Neely’s Bend Rd. The Metro Parks horse trails are open from dawn to dusk, seven days a week. Individual usage of the horse trails is free of charge. For organized trail rides please see fee schedule listed below.

Horse Trail Rules

  • Ride on designated horse trails only
  • Enter and exit the horse trail system from the equestrian trailhead only
  • Carry proof of negative test for Equine Infectious Anemia (Coggin's test)
  • Use horse trails at your own risk
  • Leave park premises in good condition. Littering and cleaning out horse trailers on Metro Parks property is prohibited.
  • Organized trail rides of 10 horses or more must obtain a permit by contacting the Warner Park Headquarters (615) 370-8051.
  • Be safe and have a great ride
Angie and Buckshot
Angie from Greenbrier, TN out for a ride on Buckshot

You Are Entering A Sensitive Natural Area

  • Respect and protect wildlife and all natural features
  • Stay on designated trails – short cuts cause damage
  • Put litter in its place. Pack it in, pack it out, and recycle!
  • Pets must be on a leash not exceeding 6 feet
  • Protect water quality by picking up pet waste
  • Motorized vehicles prohibited on all trails
  • Horse-riding and cyclists prohibited on hiking trails

Safety is our Highest Priority

  • Enjoy the Parks with a friend
  • Leave valuables at home
  • Take car keys with you
  • Cell phones may not get service in some areas
  • Watch the weather and watch for high water in low areas
  • Alcoholic Beverages and drugs prohibited
  • Weapons and Hunting are prohibited
  • No collecting of plants, wildlife, or other features without a permit
  • Contact Park Police at 615-880-3429 or 911 for an emergency
Jana and Cash
Jana and Cash out for a ride at Percy Warner Park

Organized trail riding fee schedule

Number of horses In County Out of County
1 to 9 Free Free
10 to 25 $40.00 $44.00
26 to 75 $75.00 $82.50
76 or more $150.00 $165.00

For more information about horse trails please contact the Warner Park Headquarters at (615) 370-8051 or by email lisa.king@nashville.gov.

Horse Trail Links

Statewide listing of City, State, and Federal equine trails and facilities