PARK RULES

• Vehicles are restricted to designated roads and parking areas only.

• Motorized vehicles permitted on paved or gravel roads only.

• The speed limit is 18 miles per hour on all roads in the park with the exception of the road in front of the playground, which is 10 miles per hour.

• No alcoholic beverages allowed on park property.

• No dumping or littering on park property.

• All pets must be on a leash or tether at all times.

• No weapons or firearms allowed on park property.

• No hunting allowed on park property.

• No swimming allowed on park property.

• No boating allowed in park without written permission from the Parks Department.

• Riding on closed trails can result in a citation.

• Cutting or timber prohibited except by permission of the City Manager, Park Director.

• Fires in designated areas only - picnic areas and picnic shelters.

• Fishing is allowed, except where prohibited by sign.

• Removal of plants is prohibited.

• Disturbing habitat of animals prohibited.

This is not a complete listing of Park rules.
Park rules will be added or updated as necessary.

TRAIL USE RULES

The following activities are restricted to trail conditions: NO EXCEPTIONS

Mountain Biking and Horseback Riding

• The trails are closed to these activities due to wet conditions or for visitor safety.  Openings and closings are at Park Directors and Park Rangers discretion.

• It is the riders responsibility to check the sign at the park entrance or call (615)799-5544 Ext 1 to check the status of the trails.

TRAIL USE FEE, [for each bicycle and each horse]:

• $2.00 per day.

• All Fairview residents and residents of Postal Zip 37062 are exempt from this fee.

*Riding on closed trails can result in a citation.

TRAIL RESTRICTIONS

• Only trails on the *“Official” Bowie Nature Park Trail Map are sanctioned trails that can be used by equestrians and mountain bikers.

• All trails are open to day hikers.

• It is the responsibility of the rider to check trail status.  Riding on closed trails can result in a citation.

• Stay on trails - use of illegal cut throughs and blazing of trails can result in a citation

• Avoid mud holes

• All bridges are “Foot Traffic Only”.

• No riding down the slope of the earthen dams.

• Pets must be on a leash at all times while riding.

• Groups of 15 or more must check in with the Park Office at (615) 799-5544

• Bicycles always yield to other non-motorized traffic

• Any person operating a bicycle under the age of (16) must wear a protective helmet per T. C. A. 55-52-105

TRAIL CLOSURES

The trails are closed to mountain biking and horseback riding at Park Director’s and Park Ranger’s discretion in order to protect the integrity of the trail system, the park’s natural resources and for public safety during special events.  Riding on closed trails can result in a citation.

It is the users responsibility to check the sign at the park entrance or call (615)799-2484 Ext. 820.

Creating cut-throughs, bootlegging trails and blazing of un-sanctioned trails is unauthorized and can result in a citation.

If you are unfamiliar with Bowie Nature Park’s Trail system please read all trail signs and/or consult the “Official” Bowie Nature Park Trail Map located on the bulletin board before riding.

Bowie Park & Nature Center
7211 Bowie Lake Road
Fairview, TN 37062
Tel: (615) 799-5544
Email: bowiepark@fairview-tn.org

Park Hours
Sunrise to Sunset - Year Round

Nature Center Hours
Tues. - Sat. [9:00 - 4:00]
Closed - Sunday & Monday

Trail Closures:
At any time, Trails may be closed
due to wet conditions, it is
advisable to call before riding
by calling 799-5544 Ext. 1.