Discover Brentwood
19 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
Deerwood Arboretum & Nature Center
Small urban arboretum with native plant collections, winding trails, wetlands and a peaceful pond—great for close-up botanical shots, birding, and serene landscape compositions. Best at golden hour or overcast days for even light. Open dawn–dusk, free entry with on-site parking; trails are mostly flat and easy for carrying gear. Weekday mornings are quieter; spring and fall offer peak color and wildflower variety.
River Park
River Park on the Harpeth River offers winding river views, wetlands, mature trees and timber boardwalks — great for reflective waterscapes, intimate nature scenes and low-angle river compositions. Park in the lot off Knox Valley Dr; trails and boardwalks are ADA-friendly. Best light is sunrise and golden hour for warm reflections, or overcast for saturated greens. Spring brings wildflowers, fall yields colorful foliage. Weekday mornings are least crowded.
Owl Creek Park
Owl Creek Park offers woodland trails, a meandering creek, boardwalks and open fields—ideal for intimate nature, waterscape and seasonal foliage shots. Easy paved trails and free parking make it accessible; no entry fee. Best light at sunrise or golden hour; weekdays and early mornings have fewer visitors. Fall and after rain bring richer colors and flowing water.
Tower Park
Tower Park is a compact community park with landscaped lawns, walking trails, a small pond and a distinctive tower/feature—good for casual landscape, waterside and family-action shots. Visit golden hour or early morning for soft light and reflections; weekdays are quieter. Park is free with public parking and paved, accessible paths. Seasonal color (spring blooms, fall foliage) and events can add interest.
Witherspoon Woods Trailhead
Small, mature hardwood forest with winding singletrack, creek crossings and leafy understory — great for intimate forest scenes, stream long-exposures, seasonal color and wildlife photos. Best at golden hour or after rain when light shafts and reflections appear; spring and fall offer flowers and foliage. Trailhead has a small parking area (no fee); trails are moderate and partially shaded so bring waterproof shoes. Weekday mornings are quieter; respect local wildlife and stay on marked trails.
Primm Greenway
Primm Greenway offers tree‑lined trails, small creeks and neighborhood bridges—ideal for intimate landscape and nature shots. Best at golden hour or soft overcast light; autumn brings strong color. Easy, flat paths with nearby street parking; no entry fees. Weekday mornings are quiet; bring mosquito repellent in summer.
Maryland Farms Greenway
A suburban greenway with paved trails, ponds, boardwalks and woodlands offering reflections, seasonal colors and birdlife. Photograph sunrise/sunset light on the water, long shady trails for moody compositions, and intimate nature details. Easily accessible from Brentwood with parking at trailheads; mostly flat and family-friendly. Best visited at golden hour or early weekday mornings to avoid walkers; no entry fee.
Witherspoon Woods Trail Summit
Wooded ridge summit with mixed hardwood forest, spring wildflowers and seasonal fall color — good for intimate landscape, tree-form and bird/deer shots. Easy trail access from a marked trailhead with roadside parking; no entry fee. Best at sunrise or golden hour for backlit leaves, or late-afternoon for warm ridge light. Weekday mornings are quiet; trail can be muddy after rain — wear boots.
Brentwood Parks & Recreation
Brentwood Parks & Recreation manages several green spaces and trails offering manicured fields, wooded paths, ponds and small bridges — good for pastoral landscapes, seasonal color and candid community shots. Best at golden hours for warm light and reflections; weekday mornings are quieter. Facilities are public with free parking at park lots; many paths are ADA-accessible. Expect family activities and local sports on weekends; check the parks department site for events that add documentary and‑
Sunset Paved Trail
A peaceful, paved greenway through woods, small streams and open fields — ideal for sunset compositions, tree-lined leading lines and seasonal foliage. Easy paved access, free entry and multiple trailheads with parking. Best at golden hour (sunset) or early morning for mist; weekdays are quieter. Accessible for bikes, strollers and wheelchairs; expect local joggers and dog walkers.
Wikle Park
Wikle Park is a neighborhood green space with tree-lined trails, open fields and a small pond offering reflective waters and seasonal wildflowers. Best for peaceful landscape and nature shots, close-to-ground compositions of water reflections, and intimate woodland scenes. Visit golden hour for warm side-lighting, late afternoon for pond reflections, or spring for blossoms. Easy street parking, paved and natural trails are accessible; no entry fee. Weekdays mornings are quieter.
Margaret Hayes Powell Park
Small suburban park with ponds, walking trails, mature trees and open lawns — great for intimate landscape scenes, reflections, seasonal color and casual wildlife (ducks, songbirds). Free entry and on-site parking; paved, ADA-friendly paths make access easy. Best light at sunrise/sunset for warm side-light and pond reflections; spring and fall offer peak color. Weekday mornings are quiet; expect families on weekends.
Concord Park
Concord Park offers tree-lined trails, open fields, a small lake with reflective water, playgrounds and seasonal foliage—good for landscapes, water reflections and community scenes. Best at golden hour for warm light and reflections; late autumn for color. Free entry with on-site parking; paved paths and picnic shelters make gear transport easy. Weekday mornings are quieter. No special permits for casual photography.
Granny White Park
Small suburban park with mature trees, grassy meadows, creek-side paths and a pond—good for intimate landscape, seasonal foliage and peaceful nature frames. No entry fee; parking at the lot off Granny White Pike. Best at golden hour or blue hour for soft light and long shadows; spring and fall offer peak color. Trails are mostly paved and stroller-friendly; weekdays and early mornings avoid families and dog walkers.
Flagpole Park
Small civic green anchored by a tall flagpole and memorial plaques—good for patriotic, architectural and environmental portraits, commemorative details, and clean minimalist compositions. Easy street parking on Mallory Ln; fully accessible paths. Best at sunrise or golden hour for warm light on the flag and long shadows; evenings for illuminated flag and low crowds. Popular during Memorial Day/July 4 ceremonies—expect crowds then.
Maryland Way Park
Small neighborhood park with open lawns, mature trees and walking paths — good for seasonal foliage, intimate landscape frames and family or pet portraits. Best at golden hour or overcast days for even light; spring and fall offer richer color. Easy roadside parking on Maryland Way, no entry fee, wheelchair-accessible paths in parts; weekdays are quieter. Ideal for quick local shoots and practicing composition.
Pleasant Hill Park
Pleasant Hill Park offers accessible green spaces, mature hardwoods and winding paved trails ideal for classic park landscapes, seasonal foliage and low-key lifestyle/street shots of locals. No entry fee and small parking lot at Benziger Terrace; paved/packed trails are wheelchair-friendly. Visit weekdays at golden hour (sunrise or sunset) for warm light and fewer people; autumn brings the best color contrast. Expect typical suburban park amenities and modest crowds on weekends.
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
Indoor trampoline park with colorful foam pits, bounce courts, dodgeball lanes and angled walls—great for high-energy action, motion blur and candid lifestyle portraits. Best visited on weekday afternoons or scheduled party sessions for controlled crowds; weekends and evenings are busier. Lighting is mixed artificial—expect cool LED tones and contrasty highlights. Check entry rules and photo policy (no flash in jump zones), bring permission for child subjects. Free parking on site; accessible by
CSX Brentwood
Active CSX rail facility offering industrial subjects: locomotives, freight cars, track geometry, signal gantries and gritty textures. Best at golden hour or blue hour for warm light and illuminated equipment. Property is private—shoot from public sidewalks and pullouts on Wilson Pike Cir. Weekday mornings have more train activity but more traffic; parking limited to curbside. No special entry permits unless arranging an escorted tour with CSX.