What to do and see in Oak Ridge, Tennessee (TN): The Best Nature & Parks

July 14, 2021 Enriqueta Cusson

Oak Ridge is a city in Anderson and Roane counties in the eastern part of the U.S. state of Tennessee, about 25 miles (40 km) west of Knoxville. Oak Ridge's population was 29,330 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Knoxville Metropolitan Area. Oak Ridge's nicknames include the Atomic City, the Secret City, the Ridge, and the City Behind the Fence.
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1. Coal Creek Motor Discovery Trail

Oak Ridge, TN [email protected] http://www.coalcreekaml.com/history.htm
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Coal Creek Motor Discovery Trail

2. Melton Lake Greenway

Melton Lake Dr, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 +1 865-425-3450 http://www.outdoorknoxville.com/places/greenways/regional/oak-ridge/melton-lake-greenway
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5.0 based on 13 reviews

Melton Lake Greenway

Reviewed By 592francesg - Oak Ridge, United States

A hiking trail along this beautiful greenway allows you to enjoy the river and quiet around you. Paved walkway.

3. Haw Ridge Park

Edgemoor Rd, between TN Highway 162 and Melton Valley Rd, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 http://www.outdoorknoxville.com/places/parks/west/haw-ridge-park
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4.5 based on 38 reviews

Haw Ridge Park

Reviewed By flscott66 - Knoxville, United States

When my wife and I moved to Knoxville a few years ago we discovered Haw Ridge. What we immediately loved about it was we could hike the ridge itself (great trails of various difficulty levels) or cycle the paved path that runs begins at the park beside Melton Hill Lake and runs quite a few miles, finally terminating at Elza Gate Park. The cycling and hiking is the Park's main attraction however many Kayakers put into the lake/river there and I often see people fishing. The trail isn't too busy, even on the weekends and the views are beautiful. I highly recommend you give it a shot if you haven't been there before.

4. Emory Valley Greenway

Emory Valley rd, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 http://www.oakridgetn.gov/content/VISITORS/Greenways
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

Emory Valley Greenway

5. University of Tennessee Arboretum

901 S Illinois Ave, Oak Ridge, TN 37830-8032 +1 865-483-3571 http://utarboretum.tennessee.edu/
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4.5 based on 20 reviews

University of Tennessee Arboretum

Reviewed By 592francesg - Oak Ridge, United States

This is a wonderful place to hike an enjoy the woods around you. Beautiful in spring time and fall. Easy access.

6. AK Bissell Park

1401 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN 37830-6206 http://orrecparks.oakridgetn.gov/parks/
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3.5 based on 9 reviews

AK Bissell Park

Reviewed By KatyrJ - Oak Ridge, United States

It is beautiful and the ability to ring the bell for peace and remembrance is a lovely gesture. AK Bissell Park is a beautiful location to walk or just enjoy being outdoors. It also houses the Secret City Commemorative Wall.

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