With no end to the summer heat in sight, it is time to hit the water and cool down. Middle Tennessee offers a boat-load of ways to dive into the depths and swim away from the hot, humid days.
Fun times can be had by all ages and water-sport skills with a range of activities from splash pads to fly boarding. Here are some of what the area has to offer.
Splash Pads
The Fountains at the Gateway
1500 Medical Center Parkway, Murfreesboro
Hours: May to September, Evenings and Weekends 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Gregory Mill Park
390 Enon Springs Road East, Smyrna
Hours: May to September, Daily 7:00 am – 9:30 pm
Pools
Sports Com/Boro Beach
2310 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro
Hours: May to September, Monday- Friday 10:00 am – 6:30 pm,
Saturday 10:00 am – 4:30 pm, and Sunday 12:00 pm until 4:30 pm
Patterson Park
521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro
Hours: Monday – Friday 6:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, and Sunday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center/Splashtown
100 Sam Ridley Parkway
Hours: Monday-Saturday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, and Sundays: Noon – 6:00 pm
Boating
Fate Sanders Marina
3157 Weakly Lane, Mt. Juliet
Hours: Daily 6:00 am – 8:00 pm
Four Corners Marina
4027 Lavergne Couchville Pike, Antioch
Hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Friday-Saturday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm, and Sunday 8:00 am until 5:00 pm
Stones River Kayak and Canoe Rental
Call to make reservations for a float down the river at 615-946-7810
Water Parks
Nashville Shores
4001 Bell Road, Hermitage
Hours: May to September, every day June and July,
weekends May, August, and September
Check website for times: https://www.nashvilleshores.com/public/waterpark/hours/index.cfm
Waterpark, pontoon boat rentals, jet skis, paddle boards, kayaks, or canoes
Wave Country
2320 Rivers Parkway, Nashville
Hours: May through August, Monday – Thursday: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.,
Friday and Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Fun Stuff in Nashville
Nashville Paddle Company
2901 Bell Road, Nashville
For more information check out their website: https://www.nashvillepaddle.com/about/
Paddle Up Nashville
525 Basswood Drive, Nashville
Hours: Monday – Friday, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm,
Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Nashville Fly Boarding
Service Area: Percy Priest, Center Hill, Old Hickory, Dale Hollow, Tims Ford,
Private Property or Special Requests
For more information, call 615-580-9030 or email them at info@nashvilleflyboard.com
Your Own Back Yard
Then there is the new, or newly remodeled pool in your own back yard. City Tile in Murfreesboro has the latest tiles to make your pool a fashion statement. Learn more about choosing tile by reading our blog, Insider Secrets for Choosing Tile.
Relaxing tiles in shades of blue and green will turn your pool into a cool sanctuary where you can beat the heat. Comment below with your favorite way to cool off.
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