WILLIAMSON COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION
WILLIAMSON COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION
1120 Hillsboro Road, Franklin, Tennessee 37064 615.790.5719
For more information:
Kerri Hudson
Public Information Coordinator
(615) 790-5719, ext. 2024
Kerri.Hudson@williamsoncounty-tn.gov
Barbara Lewis
Public Information Assistant
(615) 790-5719, ext. 2042
Barbara.Lewis@williamsoncounty-tn.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Franklin, TN – September 20, 2021
NATURE PROGRAMS AT TIMBERLAND PARK
The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department (WCPR) has a variety of nature programs planned at Timberland Park this fall. All programs are open to the public, and the majority are free of charge. Program participation is limited, and pre-registration is required.
- Tuesday, September 21 – 7:30 p.m. – Night Hike – Registration Code: 21518
- Sunday, September 26 – 8:30 a.m. – Fall Migratory Birds – Registration Code: 21520
- Saturday, October 2 – 9:00 a.m. – There’s a Fungus Among Us – Registration Code: 21722
- Sunday, October 3 – 9:00 a.m. – 2 Mile Guided Hike – Registration Code: 21723
- Wednesday, October 6 – 9:00 a.m. – Toddlers, Tales & Trails – Registration Code: 21734
- Saturday, October 9 – 9:00 a.m. – Wildlife Hike – Registration Code: 21724
- Sunday, October 10 – 9:00 a.m. – Mammal Pelt Presentation – Registration Code: 21725
- Friday, October 15 – 6:30 p.m. – Fireside Stories – Registration Code: 21728
- $2.00 per participant
- Saturday, October 16 – 9:00 a.m. – 1.5 Mile Guided Hike – Registration Code: 21726
- Sunday, October 17 – 9:00 a.m. – Owl Pellet Presentation – Registration Code: 21727
- $2.00 per participant
- Wednesday, October 20 – 9:00 a.m. – Toddlers, Tales & Trails – Registration Code: 21735
- Saturday, October 23 – 3:00 p.m. – 1 Mile Guided Hike – Registration Code: 21729
- Sunday, October 24 – 3:00 p.m. – Live Snake Program – Registration Code: 21730
- Saturday, October 30 – 3:00 p.m. – Fall Foliage Hike – Registration Code: 21731
- Sunday, October 31 – 9:00 a.m. – Leaf Animal Craft – Registration Code: 21732
- Sunday, October 31 – 2:00 p.m. – 1 Mile Guided Hike – Registration Code: 21733
In addition, the Timberland Park staff will be hosting a special Fall Jr. Naturalist Camp, October 11-15, for children ages 7 to 12. For more information on Timberland Park, our programs and to register visit www.wcparksandrec.com or sign up for our E-News Nature Parks and Programs category. Timberland Park is located at mile marker 437.2 on the Natchez Trace Parkway, and is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
FITNESS AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS AT COUNTY RECREATION CENTERS
New Group Fitness Classes Added
The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department (WCPR) offers a variety of fitness and wellness programs in recreation centers across Williamson County for fitness enthusiasts of all ages, interests and ability levels, including group fitness classes, small group training sessions and personal training options.
The Fairview Recreation Complex, 2714 Fairview Blvd., now features a wide variety of group fitness classes including cardio, cycling, dance, strength training and yoga programs offered in the mornings and evenings, Monday-Saturday. Enjoy a great workout with certified, knowledgeable instructors in our Group Fitness or Cycle Studio(s). Looking for a way to jump start your fitness routine? Try out our 5:30 a.m. H.I.I.T (High Intensity Interval Training) class with Brienne Splittgerber on Tuesdays and Thursdays, or wrap up your week with our Restorative Yoga class at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday mornings. Class fees are only $8 per class for teens and adults (ages 13-54); $4.00 per class for seniors (ages 55+) or are included with any premium department pass.
A variety of small group programs are also available and consist of a number of different styles including Boxing, Stretch and Tone, Youth Fitness, Senior Boot Camp and Fall Prevention classes at our locations in Fairview, Franklin, Nolensville and Spring Hill.
WCPR also has a diverse team of certified Personal Trainers on hand to challenge and motivate clients of all fitness levels to maximize their body’s potential! Traditional and Yoga Personal Training sessions are available. Whether your goals are related to weight loss, stress management, or overall general health; our staff will partner with you to meet your goals!
For additional information on Williamson County Parks and Recreation’s fitness and wellness programs; to view a list of classes; and to register log onto www.wcparksandrec.com and click on the “Fitness and Wellness” tab. Advanced registration is required for all sessional programs or classes and encouraged for all group fitness classes.