Metro Parks Funder
Habitat of Greater Nashville is working with community leaders, Metro government, and private donors to make a difference in District 2. Habitat purchased parcel 70 from the Metro government to build 26 Habitat homes on half of the parcel, with a commitment to develop a six-acre park on the other half, to be donated to Metro Parks. Spurred by the Habitat collaboration, Metro Parks is investing $1.75M in the development of a 53-acre adjacent property, which will result in a 59-acre contiguous public park. Next door, the historic Parkwood Community Club ballfields will also be renovated as part of the community collaboration, adding athletic facilities, greenspace, and affordable homes to the community.
“Our mission is to build homes, communities and hope and by partnering with the community and Metro government to establish a beautiful 59-acre park with amenities and walking trails in District 2, we are helping build a better, more healthier community,” says Danny Herron, president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville. “Habitat has been building homes in District 2 for over 10 years and we are thrilled to partner with the community leaders and Metro government to add more lifestyle amenities to the well-being of community members in the area.”
Metro Parks Director, Monique Horton Odom shares Habitat’s enthusiasm, noting that “This collaboration will result in a 59-acre new park in an area of the city that has historically been underserved and helps achieve our strategic goal to more equitably provide park access countywide. We’re excited to offer this community a new destination for play, outdoor recreation and community gathering.”
Plans for the six-acre park will include ample parking, a trail and a playground area. Habitat hopes to start development of the north trailhead in 2024. On a similar timeline, Metro Parks will begin development of the 53-acre property which include trails and other amenities. Metro Parks plan will include a trail connector for the south entrance of the park, as well as trail connectors through Habitat’s 178 home neighborhood Park Preserve.