Hendersonville Parks: Sanders Ferry, Drakes Creek and More

Hendersonville is well served for public green space, and the parks are genuinely different from one another. Here is which one to go to and why.

Sanders Ferry Park

513 Sanders Ferry Road. Around 70 acres on the shore of Old Hickory Lake.

What is there:

• An 18-hole disc golf course
• An ADA-compliant fishing pier
• A boat ramp
• A basketball court
• A model airplane field
• Walking trails, picnic areas and playgrounds

Go here if you want the lake. It is the most direct public access to the water in town, and the disc golf course is the standout feature — a full 18 holes is not a given in a municipal park.

Drakes Creek Park

120 E. Main Street and 131 Conway Twitty Lane.

What is there:

• Athletic fields and a full athletic complex
• Walking tracks
• Playgrounds
• Picnic tables and grills
• Fishing

Go here if you have children, or if you are meeting people. This is the community park — it hosts free outdoor concerts and festivals through the year, and it is the home of the annual tree lighting and the Christmas parade.

Memorial Park and Veterans Park

Both add to the town's network of fields, playgrounds and shoreline lookouts. Smaller and quieter than the two above, which on a busy Saturday is precisely the appeal.

Common questions

Which park has a playground?

Drakes Creek is the one to head for with children.

Is there disc golf in Hendersonville?

Yes — a full 18-hole course at Sanders Ferry Park.

Where can I launch a boat?

Sanders Ferry Park has a boat ramp, along with an ADA-compliant fishing pier.

Are the parks free?

Public parks, yes. Specific facilities and organised bookings can differ — check with the city.

Where are the town's events held?

Drakes Creek Park hosts free outdoor concerts and festivals, and it is the home of the annual tree lighting and Christmas parade.

Is there anywhere quieter?

Memorial Park and Veterans Park are both smaller and calmer than the two main parks.

Which to choose

• Water → Sanders Ferry
• Children → Drakes Creek
• Disc golf → Sanders Ferry, no contest
• An event or a festival → Drakes Creek
• A quiet walk → Memorial or Veterans

Practical notes

Hours and facility availability change seasonally, and fields get booked for organised sport. The City of Hendersonville publishes current details for each park — worth a look before you drive over, particularly if you are counting on a specific facility.

Why an aesthetics practice is writing about parks

Because we are on Stadium Drive and these are our neighbours' parks as much as anyone's. Also, genuinely: getting outside is better for most people than most things we sell, and we would rather say so.

Details verified September 2026. Places change their hours and their menus — check before you set out, and tell us if something here is out of date.