# Shaded playgrounds and parks in Nashville

Playgrounds and parks in Nashville with shade, for a hot afternoon. 6 listed.

Last updated 2026-10-12, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## The list

1. [Red Caboose Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/red-caboose-park-nashville) (playground, Nashville). Fenced, renovated playground with baby swings, disc swings, small and big play structures and picnic shelters. Has: shade.
2. [Fannie Mae Dees Park (Dragon Park)](https://ourplayday.com/places/fannie-mae-dees-park-dragon-park-nashville) (playground, Nashville). Playground beside a long mosaic sea serpent, the one that gives the park its nickname. Has: shade.
3. [Sevier Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/sevier-park-nashville) (playground, Nashville). Shady playground with a separate area for little kids, slides, swings, tricky monkey bars and picnic tables. Has: shade.
4. [Nashville Zoo at Grassmere](https://ourplayday.com/places/nashville-zoo-at-grassmere-nashville) (zoo, Nashville). A zoo with a train, a carousel and plenty of chances to meet the animals. Has: shade.
5. [Shelby Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/shelby-park-nashville) (playground, Nashville). Big city park with four playgrounds spread across it. Has: shade.
6. [Cheekwood](https://ourplayday.com/places/cheekwood-nashville) (museum, Nashville). Two-acre children's garden with a pretend stage, slate painting, digging quarries, a fairy garden and a Living Library. Has: shade.

## Other lists for Nashville

- [High chairs](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/tennessee/nashville/with-high-chairs) (5)
- [Changing tables](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/tennessee/nashville/with-changing-tables) (6)
- [Kids' menu](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/tennessee/nashville/with-kids-menu) (8)
- [Wheelchair accessible](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/tennessee/nashville/wheelchair-accessible) (5)
- [Cribs](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/tennessee/nashville/with-cribs) (5)
- [Pool](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/tennessee/nashville/with-a-pool) (5)
- [Free breakfast](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/tennessee/nashville/with-free-breakfast) (3)
- [Fridge in the room](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/tennessee/nashville/with-a-fridge) (5)
- [Separate bedroom](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/tennessee/nashville/with-a-separate-bedroom) (5)
- [Restrooms](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/tennessee/nashville/with-restrooms) (10)
- [Free](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/tennessee/nashville/free-to-visit) (4)
- [Water play](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/tennessee/nashville/with-water-play) (5)

## About this list

Every place here is a listing on Play Day, and a place is listed only when something positive is known about it for kids. Each listing carries the kid facts (high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus, wheelchair access) A list needs at least three places to exist.

Page: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/tennessee/nashville/with-shade. All of Nashville: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/tennessee/nashville