In response to the previous reviewer:
I have been going to this beach ALONE with my children for the last couple of years and have loved it. On weekends, it can get crowded with people you might not encounter in the more affluent areas of Nashville. Most of these people are family -oriented and very nice, but I am sure occasionally there are some undesirables.
I think it is a beautiful and well-maintained facility. If you can get there early on a Sunday or on a weekday, there is hardly anyone there. The scenery is beautiful and it is like a little oasis. They haul in fresh sand so your kids can play and you can go in the water without plantlife and rocks annoying your feet.
The facility is run by older men and women and know they can be a stickler for rules. I have always found them pleasant. If you just want to relax and swim and have a picnic, this is a great spot. It is far and away the best swimming area on Percy Priest in my opinion.
While I would not give this place 5 stars compared to a picturesque ocean beach or pristine lake, for the immediate Nashville area it cannot be beat. Also, it is amazing in October!
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