[1] The Board boasts over 100 stand-alone parks and 7 municipal golf courses.

[4] During his two terms as mayor, Head also negotiated the city's acquisition of 72 acres (0.113 sq mi) of prime land that had been used in 1897 for the Tennessee Centennial Exposition.

[6] Divisions of the Parks Department include Maintenance, Planning, Recreation and Community Centers, Special Services, Natural Resources and Greenways, and Park Police.

Nashville Parks also runs the nearby Centennial Sports Complex, which has an Olympic-sized pool, an ice rink, and a workout area.

The Complex rink is home to the Nashville Predators's practice facilities.