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City Maintained Parks
Located off of Highway 70 West near Weaver Drive
Present facilities at this park include:
Community Recreational Complex located at 115 Tennsco Drive
This park has a wide range of activities as well. It holds the Tennsco Community Center. This is a 7600 sq. ft. facility with a covered entry, seating for 700 (theatre style), or 300 (dinner style). It also has a built-in sound system, a 20 x 30 parquet floor, 20 X 15 stage with lights, a full kitchen. The Kitchen is equipped with two refrigerators and stoves, an ice machine, 2 microwaves, sinks and a serving window. It also has indoor and outdoor restroom facilities. There is adequate parking for 300. This facility is available for rental for wedding receptions, reunions, etc. There is a refundable deposit of $500.00. Rental fees are as follows:
City of Dickson Residents: $300.00
Dickson County Residents: $400.00
Out of County Residents: $500.00
This park also holds four adult softball fields with regulation 300ft fences and electric scoreboards on all fields. There are also two regulation size, lighted basketball courts, and restrooms.
Tennsco Corporation is adding three tennis courts and building a new playground in the recreational complex adjacent to Tennsco Plant 5 and the Tennsco Community Center.
Tennsco Park is the home of the Dickson Adult Softball Association. This association consists of several different leagues such as men, women, church co-ed, etc. There are also various softball tournaments held here throughout the season.
This park also has two lighted tennis courts and is home to the Match Point Tennis program.
For more information contact the Park Office 615-446-1721.
Located at the corner of Main Street and College Street
Tom Waychoff Memorial Park is named in memory of Mr. Tom Waychoff who served as Dickson City Councilman, Mayor of Dickson, CEO/President of the Dickson County Chamber of Commerce, and City Administrator.
This park was established in 2001. It was established in honor of Mr. D.G. Holland and Mrs. Blanche Holland, who donated a sum of their estate to the City of Dickson for this purpose. We also reserve this park for weddings, reunions etc. For more information contact the Park Office.
The City of Dickson Parks Department oversees Luther Lake, a 14 acre man-made lake popular for fishing and wildlife viewing as well as walking and running.
Lakeview Park is where we hold our annual Easter Egg Hunt. This park overlooks City Lake which is a 27 acre manmade lake that includes a handicap accessible fishing pier and boat ramp. It is also equipped with benches for those who just like to relax and read a good book. Lakeview Park can be reserved for parties and other events. Contact the Park Office at 615-446-1721.
This facility has an indoor gymnasium with bleachers. This facility is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. We have a walking program open for all ages, from 7:30 a.m. to noon. We also have basketball freeplay from 1-6 p.m during the months of April-October and 1-4 p.m. during the months of November-March. The gymnasium may be reserved through the Parks Department by calling 615-446-1721.
Come enjoy the City's newest park with over 4 miles of walking, running and biking trails. Opened in June 2023 is the 4,000-square-foot Splash Pad and 25,000-square-foot playground with inclusive and unique features at 800 Highway 70 West (site of the former Dickson Country Club).
The Henslee Park Splash Pad will be open:
• Mondays 8:00 am-8:00 pm;
• Tuesdays 8:00 am-8:00 pm;
• Wednesdays 4:00 pm-8:00 pm;
• Thursdays 8:00 am-8:00 pm;
• Fridays 8:00 am-8:00 pm;
• Saturdays 8:00 am-8:00 pm; and
• Sundays 12:00 pm-8:00 pm.
The Henslee Park Playground is open:
• Mondays sunrise to 10:00 pm;
• Tuesdays sunrise to 10:00 pm;
• Wednesdays 4:00 pm-10:00 pm;
• Thursdays sunrise-10:00 pm;
• Fridays sunrise-10:00 pm;
• Saturdays sunrise-10:00 pm; and
• Sundays sunrise-10:00 pm.
The Splash Pad and Playground will be closed for maintenance and cleaning on Wednesdays and will open at 4:00 pm.
Henslee Park, with its walking, running and biking paths and Dog Park, is open sunrise to 10:00 pm seven days a week and most holidays.
With a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 2, 2022, the City of Dickson officially opened its newest park, the Dickson Skate Park. Located behind Dickson Fire Department Station #1 on Church Street, the Skate Park offers unique opportunities for skateboarders, skaters and bicyclists in a course designed and built by Spohn Ranch of California.
Located to the left off the main entrance from Henslee Drive, the Henslee Park Dog Park is a fenced area 350 feet in length with separate areas 70-100 feet wide for small and large breed dogs.
Each area includes a water feature for the dogs to hydrate, activity features for dogs to climb on and jump through, benches, shade structure and picnic area for their human companions and waste disposal stations to keep the park clean.
The dog park has its own parking area and is built on the site of the driving range at the former country club. It is open seven days a week 8:00 am-10:00 pm and is free to use.
The small breed area includes Spaniel Single Hoop Jump, Corgi Climb and Bow Wow Barrel activity features, as well as a fire hydrant, water fountain and waste disposal station.
The large breed area includes Whippet Walk, Husky Triple Hoop and Bow Wow Barrel activity features, as well as a fire hydrant, water fountain and waste disposal station.
Both areas include plenty of fenced area to allow dogs to run off leash.
The Dog Park is the only area dogs are allowed off leash in Henslee Park. Dogs are not allowed in the Splash Pad and Playground areas but are allowed on leash in the rest of the park. Dog owners bringing their pets to enjoy the Dog Park are asked to be respectful of other dogs in the area, keep the gates closed at all times and to use the waste disposal stations to clean up after their dogs.
For more information on Henslee Park and the other facilities and activities of the Parks and Recreation Department, call (615) 446-1721.
Programs
With the help of local businsses, the City of Dickson provides an annual Easter egg hunt each year. The city's annual Easter egg hunt is held at Henslee Park. Please contact the Park Office at 615-446-1721 for more information.
The city hosts an annual fishing rodeo for kids the first Saturday of the first full week of June. Ages for attenance are toddler thru 16. Please contact the Park Office at 615-446-1721 for more information.
Three week long summer camps are held each year. One in June, one in July, and one in the Fall. Ages for attendance are 6 thru 12. Please call the Park office for more information. 615-446-1721.
Does your child love big trucks? We offer a Touch-A-Truck program the first Saturday in October at the Dickson Municipal Airport. Please contact the Park Office at 615-446-1721 for more information.
Come join us on the last Saturday of October (Before Halloween) at Waychoff Park for BooFest. Free candy. Please contact the Park Office at 615-446-1721 for more information.
Come join us downtown at Waychoff Park to enojoy holiday tunes, and join Mayor Weiss in lighting the city's annual Christmas tree. Please contact the Park Office at 615-446-1721 for more information.
Come enjoy listening to live music at Holland Park the second Friday in May, June, July, and August. Please contact the Park Office at 615-446-1721 for more information.
Live music at the War Memorial Stage following the Veteran's Day Parade on the Sunday before Veteran's Day
City sponsored camps typically held the first week in June of each year. Please contact the Park Office at 615-446-1721 for more information.
2021 Information:
Baseball Camp for ages 6-14
Softball Camp for ages 5-13
June 1, 2021 to June 4, 2021
For more information, please call the Parks and Recreation Office at 615-446-1721
Associations
Manages a T-ball, ragball, baseball and softball program for young people between the ages of 4 and 18. Each year over 500 young people participate in this league with seasons for both Spring and Fall. Sign-ups are held in February. Visit DCYAA.com for more information or contact the Park Office.
Competitive Baseball League which is made up of boys and girls of all ages which participate in travel baseball/softball. Recreation baseball/softball is used as a stepping stone to provide players for this program. Contact the Park Office for more information.
Manages a soccer program for young people.. They have a spring and fall season. Contact the Park Office for details. For more information go to dicksonsoccer.com.
Dickson Skate Park
Henslee Park
David Travis, Director
Cherie Wilson, Superintendent
Molly Adams, Program Cord
Wanda Forrester, Office Cord
Contact Information
City of Dickson
600 East Walnut Street
Dickson, TN 37055
615-441-9508
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