Activity Overview
Fannie Mae Dees is a fine park in Nashville that is geared to young children. Its most impressive feature is Lily's Garden Playground a fully accessible playground with features made for children with physical disabilities. Another prominent attraction is the park's impressive mosaic dragon which raises from the ground and is decorated with fabulously colorful patterns and designs. Elsewhere in the park are sports facilities for a variety of activities.
Things to Do
- Parents of children with special needs will doubtless be delighted to find out about Lily's Garden. The entire surface is smooth and soft to make it easier for wheelchairs to pass over them while there are also ramps provided to the play components.
- Transfer stations make it easier for children to get out of their wheelchairs and onto the play equipment. Best of all are the accessible swings with high backs and harnesses which can be used by disabled kids.
Fannie Mae Dees Park and Lily's Garden Playground Insider Tips
- The story behind Lily's Garden is one of great community spirit and individual human courage. When a young girl by the name of Lily Shaw was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy her mother Lynne Shaw dreamed of a place where she could play with all of her able-bodied brothers. Thanks to the involvement of hundreds of volunteers her dream became a reality with the construction of this special playground.
- The park's parking lot is very small and cannot adequately serve visitor's needs on busy days. If you are visiting during what is likely to be a busy time expect to have to find space on the surrounding streets.
