Posted by Justin Cory on Saturday, January 24th, 2015 6:16pm.
McGregor Park in the City of Clarksville, Tennessee is one of the best places to go for recreational activities and a great outdoor experience. It is located at 640 Riverside Drive, developed on the bank of Cumberland River and extends 2 miles along it. It is a family-friendly recreational area with smooth surface throughout, which is conducive for children, people with disabilities and wheelchair users.
Throughout the year with its amphitheater, stages and a beautiful, lighted riverfront promenade, the McGregor Park is home to many festivals, concerts and community events such as RiverFest, Christmas on the Cumberland, and Fourth of July celebration.
The McGregor Park is home to the internationally acclaimed Cumberland Riverwalk, the signature of the Queen City. For almost a mile in downtown Clarksville, Cumberland Riverwalk stretches along the picturesque east bank of the Cumberland River. The concrete walkway is stylish and well-designed with bricks and other ornamentation as accents, and lights line the path allowing for walking in the dark. The trail is open except for a line of eastern cottonwoods between the Riverwalk and riverside drive. At the south end of the Riverwalk stands a Bronze statue of one of the greatest Olympic athletes in America, Wilma Rudolph.
McGregor Park also has a permanent chronological exhibit of the river’s history showcased in its museum called “As the River Flows”. It highlights a 12-panel history of the Cumberland River and its importance to the development of Clarksville, now one the fastest growing city in the US. Admission is free.
Address: 640 N Riverside Dr., Clarksville, Tn
Phone: (931) 645-7444
Clarksville Parks and Recreation - Phone: (931) 645-7476
Visit the City of Clarksville official website to see McGregor Park rules, boat dock rules and grills in the park policy.
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