June is jumping!
History, hikes, and hoot owls! June at the lake is full of fun. Click here to see the schedule. Programs will take a break until July 15. The schedule for July 15th- Labor Day will be available on July 15th. Please call the Park Office at 377-1281 if you have any questions.
Q What species of birds can be seen at Radnor Lake?
From April 15 through May 20, the Nashville Tennessee Ornithological Society hosted a birding walk at the Lake, identifying dozens of species. Click here to see a weekly list of the species they observed.
For previous answers from the ranger, click here.
Take a wildflower walk here.
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Welcome from the Friends of Radnor Lake!
You are about to discover Tennessee’s first official “Natural Area” located in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee. With over 1200 acres, Radnor Lake State Natural Area is the largest pocket of wilderness in the U.S. in close proximity to a major city. MORE
Please make a tax-deductible donation by clicking the image above. And when you renew your license tags at your local county clerk’s office, please purchase a Radnor Lake plate. Friends of Radnor Lake has received approximately $60,000 each year since 2003.
Spring newsletter now available online
You’ll find stories on the latest Natural Areas Week, the Love the Lake art show, the Junior Ranger program, Moograss Jam, and more. Download the newsletter here.
MTSU students investigate special
“sense of place” at Radnor Lake
Radnor Lake is a quiet and peaceful retreat in a busy city, but it owes its existence to the once very noisy and bustling steam engines that ran through the Midstate. Dr. Doug Heffington and students asked people about what makes it so special.
American bald eagle spotted at Radnor
An American bald eagle was seen at the lake on May 10. Photographer Don Horne got pictures of the eagle soaring and grabbing a snack.