Parks & Recreation
Upcoming Special Events with the Williamson County Parks & Recreation
Reservations are required for most events. To learn more visit www.wcparksandrec.com.
Williamson County Community Band Concerts
The Williamson County Community Band performs at various locations each year from April to November. For a concert schedule or for more information regarding the band, please click here.
Group Fitness Open House
[Franklin / Longview]
Our Group Fitness staff is continuously working to improve our Group Fitness Programs and want to share the benefits with you! Come alone or bring a friend and participate in a great workout that will really get you moving to the latest music, utilizing the ultimate in aerobics equipment. Our fantastic team of aerobics instructors will be available to meet you and help you to start an aerobics program guaranteed to meet your goals. The Group Fitness Open House is FREE and no registration is required. Door prizes and refreshments will follow the workout.
Healthy Heart Healthy You
Join the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department for a Facility Open House at the Fairview Recreation Complex. Come out and take advantage of this “FREE” family event. Tour the facility, meet the staff and find out about the great programs and activities offered in the Fairview community. This event is free and open to the public.
Crushing Cabin Fever
Families are invited to come out to the Longview Recreation Center to enjoy a group dinner then search for hidden items located within the facility. Each item will have a certain point value, and the family with the most points at the end of the evening will be awarded the “Grand Prize.” Space is limited, and reservations are required.
Family Nights
[Franklin Family Night – Magic Show and Pizza Party]
Family Nights are offered at both the Franklin and Fairview Recreation Complexes and at the Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill at various times throughout the year. Family nights usually occur on Friday evenings from 6:30pm to 8:00pm and consist of a pizza dinner with dessert and fun entertainment for the whole family. Past entertainers include musicians, magicians, animal biologists and mad scientists. Everyone can enjoy themselves for an evening’s worth of food and fun for only $6.00 per person. Reservations are required.
Art Sparks
Make your plans now to join the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department for our annual Arts and Crafts Open House. Stroll through our “Art Gallery” featuring professional and amateur works of art provided by students and instructors from over 20 different types of art classes offered by the department. Children and adults alike can also “spark” their creative side with free “make-it, take-it” projects, demonstrations and face painting. Our Sticky Finger’s Preschool Club will host an Art Show showcasing various projects completed throughout the year; plus instructors will be on hand to demonstrate their craft and answer questions. Admission to this event is free.
Spring Craft Show
The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department hosts a Spring Craft Show every year, typically 2 to 3 weeks prior to the Easter Holiday. This event is held at the Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill and features an array of hand-made arts & crafts, such as woodwork, jewelry, home décor, stained glass, photography and painted prints, embroidery, pottery and much more. Make sure to bring the kids to see the Easter Bunny. For more information or to be placed on the vendors mailing list contact: Darlene Monk (615) 302-0971, ext. 16.
Brunch with the Bunny
Children 10 and younger, along with their parents, are invited to join us for a delightful morning sharing breakfast with the Easter Bunny. After a delicious breakfast, each child will have their picture made with “EB”. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity for you and your child to spend time together with the Easter Bunny. This event usually takes place a few weeks before Easter. Parents are FREE, and the fee for children is only $6.00 each. Reservations are required, space is limited.
Annual Easter Egg Hunts
There are currently 3 Easter Egg Hunts held throughout Williamson County, hosted by the Parks & Recreation Department. The hunts all take place the same day (typically held on Saturday, one week prior to Easter) at various times. Egg Hunts are held at the following locations: Franklin Recreation Complex, Fairview Recreation Complex and Longview Elementary School in Spring Hill. Children ages 10 and younger are invited to hunt for a total of nearly 50,000 candy and plastic eggs. Children should bring their Easter Baskets, and parents should bring their cameras to get pictures of their children with the Easter Bunny.
Family Relay Day
On your mark, get set,…Go! Bring your family out for a morning of family fun, games and food. Enjoy good old fashioned relay races, tug o’war and many other “field day” games. Afterward participate in a group picnic as winners are announced and prizes are awarded. Registration is requried.
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
Kick back and enjoy America’s favorite past time while watching a baseball game at Greer Stadium in Nashville; as well as, a free fireworks show after the game. Space is limited and reservations are required.
Poolapalooza – Family Pool Party
This event is offered at the Fairview Recreation Complex. Grab your family and your friends for an evening of good tunes and good times as our DJ spins your favorite hits at our outdoor pool. Cost is $5.00 per person. Reservations are required, space is limited.
Mighty Tikes TriathlonCome out and cheer on your favorite lil’ triathlete as they take on our fun-filled course. Kids will start off peddling their way through the bike course, will then transition to the “need for speed” running portion and will conclude their triathlon with a “swim” (actually a dash through the sprinklers!) as they head to the finish line to receive their medal. Every participant is REQUIRED to bring a bike (tricycles accepted too) and a helmet for this event. No bikes larger than 16 inches please. Each participant will receive an official Mighty Tikes Triathlon T-Shirt and Medal. Parents don’t forget to bring your cameras and video cameras – you won’t want to miss out on catching that award winning moment. Registration is required.
Poolapalooza – Teen Battle of the Bands
Your favorite, local teen bands take center stage and battle it out in this unplugged, outdoor concert on the pool deck at the Longview Recreation Center. Rock out and drift away in this combo pool party / battle of the bands event. Space is limited and reservations are required.
EMS Nite Lites
Kids will have the opportunity to look at, climb on and sound all the horns and whistles on different kinds of emergency service automobiles, including fire trucks, police cars, ambulances and military vehicles while learning how they serve our community. Kids and parents alike can also create their own square on our “chalk walk” and sign banners to show each community department their support. Admission to the event is free; though cost is incurred for concessions, and door prizes will be given away with cool items such as motorized kids vehicles. For more information on this phenomenal, family-friendly event contact the department at (615) 799-9331.
Touch-A-Truck
Kids will have the opportunity to look at, climb on and sound all the bells and whistles on nearly 30 different kinds of large-scale construction and public service vehicles. Kids can also paint a vehicle to take home at the free craft tent and check out a variety of entertainers on the performance stage, such as musicians, magicians and ventriloquists. Door prizes will also be given away with cool items such as motorized kids vehicles and Tonka Trucks. Admission to the event is free; though cost is incurred for concessions. For more information on this phenomenal, family-friendly event contact the department at (615) 302-0971, ext. 16.
