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Williamson County Parks and Recreation is expanding accessibility at Peacock Hill Nature Park in College Grove by adding all-terrain wheelchairs to help visitors with mobility limitations experience the park’s trails.
Unlike a standard wheelchair designed primarily for paved or smooth surfaces, all-terrain wheelchairs are built to navigate more challenging outdoor terrain.
Williamson County Commission records from March 2026 show that the Peacock Hill project was inspired by the State of Tennessee’s ACCESS 2030 initiative, which focuses on improving accessibility across Tennessee State Parks. Tennessee State Parks already offers all-terrain wheelchairs at participating parks, allowing children and adults with mobility limitations to explore designated trail experiences.
The project has been in development for several months. As the county considered options, Tennessee State Accessibility Coordinators brought all-terrain wheelchairs to Peacock Hill Nature Park for Parks and Recreation staff to evaluate. According to the county resolution, staff selected mobility equipment they determined would work for the county and could be serviced locally.
Community Support Helps Make the Project Possible
Williamson County Parks and Recreation said the addition of the all-terrain wheelchairs was made possible through a combination of donations and grants. The department thanked Pamela Lewis, J.L. Clay Senior Citizen Center, Franklin Breakfast Rotary Club, Franklin Noon Rotary Club in partnership with the Library Foundation of Williamson County, and the Rotary Club of Brentwood for their support.
Expanding Access to Peacock Hill Nature Park
Peacock Hill Nature Park is a 246-acre passive park in College Grove featuring six walking trails totaling nearly five miles, two ponds, observation areas, three hilltops, a chapel, and a visitor center. The property was donated to Williamson County by the Ogilvie family and is protected by a conservation easement held by The Land Trust for Tennessee, helping preserve the land for public recreation and conservation.
The new all-terrain wheelchairs will give visitors with mobility limitations another way to experience Peacock Hill’s trails and natural areas.
Williamson County Parks and Recreation says information about reservations and use of the new equipment will be available on its website soon.
Learn more about Peacock Hill Nature Park and see more of its trails, scenery, and history in our Peacock Hill Nature Park photo gallery.
