Frajan Campbell Park

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Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Franklin Campbell Park is a public park located in the state of Tennessee.


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Summary

It covers an area of nearly 38 acres and offers a variety of activities and facilities for visitors to enjoy. There are several good reasons to visit, including its convenient location, ample parking, and well-maintained grounds.

One of the main points of interest in the park is its extensive network of walking and hiking trails, which wind through the woods and along the banks of local creeks. These trails are perfect for nature enthusiasts and provide opportunities to observe local wildlife and enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

In addition to the trails, the park also features several playgrounds, picnic areas, and sports fields, making it a popular destination for families and sports enthusiasts. Other notable features include a fishing pond, a disc golf course, and a large pavilion for community events.

Interesting facts about the area include its history as a former farm, which has since been converted into a public park. It was named after Franklin Campbell, a local farmer who was instrumental in the creation of the park in the 1960s.

The best time of year to visit Franklin Campbell Park is during the spring and fall, when the weather is mild and the foliage is at its most vibrant. However, the park is open year-round and offers a variety of activities and events throughout the year.

       

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Park & Land Designation Reference

National Park
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing), often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes; may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
National Forest
Federally managed lands focused on multiple use—recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and resource extraction (like timber)—unlike the stricter protections of national parks.
Wilderness
A protected area set aside to conserve specific resources—such as wildlife, habitats, or scientific features—with regulations varying widely depending on the managing agency and purpose.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use—recreation, grazing, mining, conservation—with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
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