Antioch offers several recreational options, each with a different focus: trails at Mariposa Park, playground and fitness facilities in the first phase of Mill Ridge Park, and ice sports at Ford Ice Center Antioch. You can choose based on the activity you want to prioritize during your stay: a paved loop, a playground and fitness equipment, or public ice skating and ice sports programs.
Parks with Different Features
Mariposa Park is a 10-acre neighborhood park in the Antioch community in southeastern Davidson County. Two paved loop trails are 0.16 and 0.35 miles long. The longer loop is just over twice as long; the difference between the two lengths is 0.19 miles. When comparing the loops, you can choose based on the distance you want. Both trails have a paved surface and form loops.
Mill Ridge Park has a different focus. Its first phase is located on a 600-acre site near Cane Ridge High School on Old Hickory Boulevard; construction on this section was completed in summer 2023. The centerpiece is Nashville’s largest adventure playground. The first phase also includes fitness equipment and a loop trail. This sets it apart from Mariposa Park: there, the focus is on two paved loops with specific distances, while Mill Ridge combines a playground, fitness equipment, and a loop trail in its first phase.
Mill Ridge Park was designed as an inclusive space for all Nashville residents. Its design also reflects the economic and ethnic diversity of the Antioch area. This design approach is as much a part of the park’s character as its opportunities for play and exercise.
Ice Sports at Ford Ice Center Antioch
Ford Ice Center Antioch is a twin-rink facility in South Nashville that opened in September 2014. It offers public skating, hockey, and figure skating programs for children and adults. This means there are different kinds of ice sports to choose from: public skating as well as programs for two specifically named sports.
Online registration is required for public skating sessions. Visitors must create a DASH account before registering, and they must also check in at the front desk before skating. Keep these steps in mind when planning if you want to include public skating.
Stick Time offers open ice for people of all ages, where they can pass, shoot, and practice their skills. Parents are encouraged to accompany their minor children on the ice. Session availability and dates may change, so check the latest Stick Time information before your visit.
Access at Antioch Park
The Mill Creek Greenway at Antioch Park provides another point of reference. The greenway offers access to the park from both Antioch Community Center and Antioch Middle School. If you plan to visit this park, you can keep both of these access points in mind.
Antioch’s recreational options each have a distinct focus: Mariposa Park lets you directly compare two paved loop trails, Mill Ridge Park combines a playground, fitness equipment, and a loop trail in its first phase, and Ford Ice Center Antioch offers public skating and sports programs. Which activities you prioritize depends on whether you’re looking for park trails, play and exercise, or ice sports.
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