- Potters
Lane and Greentree Boulevard North
- Softball Complex
consisting of two softball fields, a concession stand, restrooms, and
adequate parking
- Wooded View Golf
Course, an 18-hole course with driving range and Pro Shop
- Playground equipment
- Two tennis courts
- One basketball
court
- Two horseshoe pits
- Restrooms
- Grills
- Volleyball court
- Shelter house
- Amphitheater
- Endris Lodge
Trails
-
Trillium
Trail
.5 mi - Easy
This is
the shortest of the three trails in the park and is relatively flat with
only minor changes in grade and elevation. The trail takes you through
a wooded area and crosses one small stream on a wooden foot bridge. A
portion of the trail parallels a small creek. Sighting of wildlife along
the trail are common and include small ground animals, deer, and birds
ranging from small Finches to larger species such as owls and woodpeckers.
Flora along the trail include a wide range of spring, summer and fall
wildflowers, ferns and fungi.
Silver Creek Trail
1.5 mi - Moderate
This intermediate-length trail offers some spectacular vistas of Silver
Creek as nearly one third of its length winds along the stream. There
are some modest elevation changes along the trail making the trail challenging
to some. Two benches along the trail afford an opportunity to stop and
rest.One overlooks Silver Creek while the other is in a scenic wooded
area. The trail passes through sections of old-growth forest and displays
some of the largest trees in the park. You can also access a large open
field in the park that is frequented byWhite Tail deer. In addition to
frequent deer sightings, the trail has produced sightings of beaver, raccoons,
fox and birds including owls, woodpeckers and many small colorful finches.
The trail passes through one of the grandest displays of Virginia Bluebells
in the park during the spring wildflower season and frequently has wonderful
displays of Trillium, Dutchman’s Breeches, Trout Lilies and many other
varieties in addition to some spectacular fungi.
Flatwoods Trail
2.9 mi - Moderate +
At just under 3 miles, this is the longest trail in the park. It combines
sections of the Trillium and Silver Creek Trails and adds to that an area
of the park that once was used for horse trails. The trail climbs a hillside
that elevates the difficulty rating slightly as you leave the stream and
climb to higher ground. Atop the hill you circumnavigate the old horse
trail area and have access to two open fields that also serve as gathering
spots forWhite Tail deer in the park. Several trees in and around the
clearings have bark that is “winged” with extensions that protrude horizontally
on either side of the branch. While most of the trail is wide and improved,
several sections are classified as rustic and are no more than a foot
path in width. Hikers who want to extend their walk can incorporate the
various loops that made up the horse trails, optionally adding more than
a mile to the overall length of the trail. On its western end, the trail
parallels a trail on private property that is not available to the general
public. The property line is clearly marked.
Park
Regulations -
No motorized vehicles, including ATV'S & Trail bikes are permitted off
the paved roads in the park. Bicycle riders should be courteous to walkers.
Discharging firearms within the park is strictly prohibited.
HUNTERS KEEP OUT!
It is UNLAWFUL to Hunt, Pursue, Trap, Disturb or Chase any Wild Animals
or Birds, or Discharge any Deadly Weapon in the park. NO FISHING IS PERMITTED
in the park except for Silver Creek. REPORT VIOLATORS TO THE CLARKSVILLE
POLICE DEPARTMENT 288-7151.
Pets must be controlled
by their owners and it is recommended that dogs be on a leash. Do not
pick flowers or damage plants of any kind within the park. Leave them
for others to enjoy as you have.
The park closes at
dusk. Please allow time to complete your hiking before sunset.
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