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Water Safety Notice!

Please ensure that your loved ones are wearing the right size life jacket when they are boating or playing on or near the water.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wants you to have a pleasant recreational experience. Many people drown on the nation's waterways each year and, in most cases, victims were not wearing a life jacket, the one tool that could have helped them survive when they entered the water. Please ensure that your loved ones are wearing the right size life jacket when they are boating or playing on or near the water. The Chief of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers needs your help as we try to reduce the number of public fatalities on our nation's waterways. Only YOU can help us do that!

AVONDALE (TN), OLD HICKORY LAKE, TN

Description:

Avondale Recreation Area is on Old Hickory Lake near Trinity City and Metropolitan Nashville, TN. It is conveniently located close to Opryland, USA. A variety of migratory songbirds can be viewed in this area, while other visitors enjoy boating, fishing, and swimming. The atmosphere provides an excellent time to enjoy nature's wondrous beauty with your family and friends. A picnic shelter is available for reservation.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Accessible Restroom
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Fishing
  • Flush Toilet
  • Potable Water
  • Skiing

Alerts and Important Information

Reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance. The recreation area is open May 11 - September 4, 2007 and the shelter may be reserved for $35/day. The shelter will accommodate up to 50 people and 45 vehicles. Check in time is 7am and check out time is 10pm. More information about this area may be obtained by calling (615)822-4846. There is limited Parking.

Getting There:

Avondale (TN)
AVONDALE RECREATION
Gallatin TN 37066

N of Nashville on I-65, exit at Vietnam Veterans Blvd E and follow it until it rejoins Gallatin Road (Highway 31E), turn right onto Shute Lane from Gallatin Road, turn right again onto Avondale Access Road. Follow signs into recreation area.

Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (615)824-4989
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