You can’t beat the feeling that Spring puts in the air.
It’s my favorite time of the year!
The best part is a spring walk. There is warmth in the air, sun shining, and plenty of color replacing the grays and browns of winter.
Most everyone has their favorite neighborhood or park to walk, but sometimes it’s fun to explore somewhere different.
So I’ve decided to share with you 5 beautiful places to walk this Spring in Collierville, which have
features than come alive in Spring.
Whether if be woodlands, wildflowers, sidewalks, or waterside. . . There’s a walk to suit every mood.
1. Peterson Lake nature Center
Peterson Lake Nature Park accesses Wolf River and the surrounding hardwood forest. Walk the boardwalk and trail system that winds it’s way through over 3 miles of the wetland zone.
This is the best walk if you hope to see deer or other
wildlife from designated observation stations. You can also download a field guide to identify plants and trees
2. Hinton Park Trail
You can find Hinton Park at 10524 East Holmes Road. It has new beautiful facilities, playgrounds and trails.
Follow the walking track that circles a quiet pond. Enjoy features include giant oaks, vast open spaces, and wildflower meadows.
3. Nonconnah Trail
The Nonconnah Trail, running 1.6 miles from Schilling Farms Middle School to Houston Levee Road, is part of the Collierville Greenbelt System. These trails are designed to enhance the natural beauty of the town and this trail runs along the Nonconnah Creek.
You will see natural vegetation and protected wildlife habitats. This trail serves as a short step away from the hustle and bustle of neighborhoods, schools, and
shopping.
- 4. Collierville Town Square
- If you prefer to take in history and architecture on
- your walk, take a stroll through the Historic Town
- Square District. It features turn of the century
- walkways, bandstand, log cabin, and train cars.
Spring on the square is sensational with the azaleas
and dogwoods in bloom. Pedestrian friendly streets
and brick walkways allow you to access charming
antique and specialty shops on your outing.
5. Carriage Crossing
Is nature and history not your thing? Take a brisk
walk through Collierville’s open air retail center at
Carriage Crossing.
This 800,000 sf lifestyle center provides over 75
shops, many dining options, benches to rest, a
fountain, and sculptures to enjoy. Speakers along the
sidewalk allow you to enjoy some music as you walk.
So, there you have it! 5 different places to walk
in Collierville. . .one may just become your new
favorite.
Get outside as much as you can this Spring! Walking
is a great way to keep active and mobile – it doesn’t
have to be a hard hike. Enjoy a gentle stroll, and all
our community has to offer.
And if you take any pictures while you’re out and
about, be sure to share them with us over on
Facebook – we’d love to feature them on our page.
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