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With thirteen parks in Cookeville and dozens of municipal, state and national recreational facilities nearby, the area is teeming with opportunities for active visitors.
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From ball fields and walking trails at Cane Creek Park to scenic wilderness at
Burgess Falls and Standing Stone State Parks, we offer plenty of opportunities
to get out and enjoy Tennessee's moderate climate.
Parks & Recreation Listing
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Burgess Falls State Natural Area   MORE INFO
 HIDE4000 Burgess Falls Dr Sparta, TN 38583 Phone: 931-432-5312 Description: Experience this park known for its sheer bluffs, narrow ridges, rolling water, and abundant mixed forest. The area is on the National Register of Historic Places. There once was a gristmill, sawmill and powerhouse on this site. The park is home to over 300 species of trees and plants and an abundance of wildlife, including the white-faced grey squirrel. Visitors can enjoy the large Native Butterfly Garden, fish and hike the 1.5-mile round-trip loop to see four waterfalls on the Falling Water River, the tallest being 136 feet.
Cane Creek Park & Recreation Area MORE INFO
HIDE201 Cane Creek Camp Rd Cookeville, TN 38501 Phone: 931-526-6668 Description: Experience Cookeville’s largest park and the “Finest Municipal Park in the Upper Cumberland.” This 262-acre regional park contains three picnic shelters, play equipment, a 50-acre lake, two fishing piers, a concession stand, walking trails, a basketball court, volleyball court and an 18-hole disc golf course. Paddleboats, canoes and fishing boats can be rented at the concession stand April through September.
Standing Stone Monument & State Park MORE INFO
HIDE1674 Standing Stone Park Hwy Hilham, TN 38568 Phone: 931-823-6347 Description: Examine spectacular spring wildflowers, fossils, and an ancient Cherokee monolith that was supposedly used as a boundary line between two American Indian nations. This quaint and rustic park covers nearly 11,000 acres on the Cumberland Plateau.
Virgin Falls Pocket Wilderness Area MORE INFO
HIDESoutheast of Sparta, off Hwy. 70 and Scott’s Gulf Rd Phone: 931-836-3552 Description: Trek this hiker’s heaven encompassing a 1,157-acre natural area within the greater Scott’s Gulf region. It is adjacent to the Bridgestone/Firestone Centennial Wilderness Area. Hike through caves, observe unique geological features, and overlook numerous waterfalls. Be awestruck by the mystical Virgin Falls that drops over a 110-foot cliff. The eight-mile round-trip trail is rated difficult. Allow six to eight hours for hiking and sightseeing. Primitive camping is available.
Jere Whitson MORE INFO
HIDEMississippi Ave Cookeville, TN 38501 Description: Two adult softball fields, adult men's leagues organized through the Putnam County Parks and Recreation Department, one youth softball field, two youth baseball fields with restrooms and concessions available during league play only, a playground, a picnic area with grills and a batting cage.
Monterey Park MORE INFO
HIDE705 E. Commercial Ave. Monterey, TN 38574 Description: One youth baseball field, one softball field, one tee-ball field, one tennis court and three basketball courts.
Whiteaker Park MORE INFO
HIDEE. Commercial Ave. Monterey, TN 38574 Description: A playground, a picnic area with grills, a volleyball court and restrooms. It is the site of a unique monument believed to be built by Cherokee Indians.
Baxter Park MORE INFO
HIDE125 Elmore Town Rd. Baxter, TN 38544 Description: One youth baseball field, two tee-ball fields, a playground, grills and restrooms.
Algood MORE INFO
HIDE125 4th Ave. Algood, TN 38506 Description: One youth baseball field, one tee-ball field, softball and coaches pitch, a playground, picnic area with grills and restrooms, basketball, tennis, and professional horseshoe courts. Fantasy Park features a playground, picnic tables, a grill and two tennis courts.
Upper Cumberland Soccer Complex MORE INFO
HIDEN. Washington Ave. Cookeville, TN 38501 Phone: 931- 526-8015 (for more information about softball or baseball programs) Description: Six lighted fields, restroom facilities, a walking trail and concessions. The Parks, Recreation and Conservation Maintenance Dept. maintains all facilities.
Big South Fork Lodge & Horse Campground MORE INFO
HIDE3607 Leatherwood Ford Rd. Jamestown, TN 38556 Phone: 931-879-4230 Description: Tent Sites, RV Sites, Full Hook-ups, LP Gas, Grocery Store, Restaurant, Sewer Station, Pets Allowed.
Lakeside Resort MORE INFO
HIDE358 Relax Drive Smithville, TN 37166 Phone: 888-839-4799 or 615-597-2537
Pickett State Park MORE INFO
HIDE4605 Pickett Park Hwy. Jamestown, TN 38556 Phone: 931-879-5821 Description: Laundry.
Rock Island State Park MORE INFO
HIDE82 Beach Rd. Rock Island, TN 38581 Phone: 931-686-2471 Description: Laundry, Tent Sites.
Spring Valley Mobile Home & RV Park MORE INFO
HIDE807 E. Hudgens Street Cookeville, TN 38501 Phone: 931-526-4949
Standing Stone State Park MORE INFO
HIDE1674 Standing Stone Park Hwy. Hilham, TN 38568 Phone: 931-823-6347 Description: Laundry.
Twin Lakes RV Campground MORE INFO
HIDE580 Gainesboro Highway Baxter, TN 38544 Phone: 931-858-2333
Burgess Falls State Natural Area MORE INFO
HIDEBaxter Description: Boats are not allowed below the dam and fishing boats are allowed only in the shallow lake above the dam at Burgess Falls. Due to heavy silting and lack of a boat ramp this is not a desirable lake for boating. Trolling motors are the only type of motor allowed on boats.
Cane Creek Park MORE INFO
HIDECookeville Description: This 262-acre regional park contains three picnic shelters, play equipment, a 56-acre lake, two fishing piers, boat rentals, a concession stand, walking trails, a basketball court and a volleyball court and an eighteen-hole Disc Golf course.
Cookeville Boat Dock MORE INFO
HIDEBaxter Description: Cookeville Dock is on scenic Center Hill Lake. It offers boat rentals, a public fishing pier, the Lighthouse Restaurant, private dockage and a fully stocked ship store. Directions: From I-40, drive nine miles south from Exit 280, or 14 miles south from Exit 286.
Standing Stone State Park MORE INFO
HIDEHilham Description: Standing Stone State Park covers nearly 11,000 acres on the Cumberland Plateau of north-central Tennessee. The quaint and rustic park is noted for its outstanding scenery, spring wildflowers, fossils and other natural diversity. The park takes its name from the Standing Stone, an eight-foot tall rock standing upright on a sandstone ledge, which was supposedly used as a boundary line between two separate Indian nations. When the rock fell, the Indians placed a portion of it upon an improvised monument to preserve it. The stone is still preserved in Monterey, Tennessee.
Belle Acres Golf Course MORE INFO
HIDE109 Buck Mountain Rd. Cookeville, TN 38501 Phone: 931-526-8834 Description: The course features nine holes over 2,934 yards with a par of 36. (Public)
Cookeville Golf Club MORE INFO
HIDE1500 Country Club Rd. Cookeville, TN 38501 Phone: 931-528-2419 Description: The course features 18 holes over 6,227 yards with a par of 70. (Public)
Ironwood Golf Course MORE INFO
HIDE3801 Ironwood Rd. Cookeville, TN 38501 Phone: 931-528-2331 Description: The course features 18 holes over 6,311 yards with a par of 72. (Public)
Mountain Ridge Golf Club MORE INFO
HIDEHwy. 70N Monterey, TN 38574 Phone: 931-839-3313 Description: The course features 18 holes over 6,673 yards with a par of 72. (Public)
Riverwatch Golf Club MORE INFO
HIDE111 Club House Ln. Sparta, TN 38583 Phone: 931-761-8124 Description: The course features 18 holes over 6,850 yards with a par of 72. (Public)
Southern Hills Golf Course MORE INFO
HIDE4770 Ben Jared Rd. Cookeville, TN 38501 Phone: 931-432-5149 Description: The course features 18 holes over 6,017 yards with a par of 72. (Public)
White Plains Golf Course MORE INFO
HIDE4000 Plantation Dr. Cookeville, TN 38501 Phone: 931-537-6397 Description: The course features 18 holes over 6,150 yards with a par of 72. (Public)
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