Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park

Nature Center and Outdoor Murfreesboro Headquarters

Wilderness Station is a nature center, gift shop, and rental facility inside Barfield Crescent Park, serving as headquarters of Outdoor Murfreesboro. The 430-acre Barfield Crescent Park surrounds the station with 7 miles of dirt and paved trails, baseball and softball fields, an 18-hole disc golf course, two playgrounds, and picnic shelters.

Family Programs

Nature center exhibits and outdoor education programs. Programs include:
- Live education animals (owls, hawk, snakes)
- Hiking and mountain biking trails
- Environmental education classes
- Disc golf course
- Two playgrounds
- Birthday party programs (Saturdays only)
- Outdoor Murfreesboro programs

What's Included

• Free park admission
• Wilderness Station hours vary - call ahead
• Park open sunrise to 9 PM
• Restrooms

Experience

Top family outdoor stop in Murfreesboro. Best for kids 3+. Plan 2-3 hours; combine indoor nature center with outdoor trail walk.