Hadley Park Community Center: Hours, Programs, Rentals & Map

Hadley Park Community Center Hours

These hours come from the Metro Parks facility page, updated August 26, 2026. Individual pool sessions, open-gym play, exercise classes and youth programs may operate for shorter periods.

Fitness Center Admission Fees & Memberships

Hadley Park offers low-cost exercise facilities. The official facility page publishes daily, monthly and ten-visit options.

The center’s Spring 2026 program PDF also lists military visitors at the reduced fitness rate and indicates annual passes of $250 for adults and $150 for teens, seniors and military members. Because those annual amounts appear in a seasonal schedule rather than the current main fee table, confirm annual pricing with the center.

Fitness Classes

Many non-fitness activities are offered at no cost. However, don’t assume all pool classes, sports sessions, youth programs or private activities are included with a fitness pass.

Facilities at Hadley Park Community Center

Hadley Park Indoor Pool: Schedule & Rules

The Hadley Park indoor pool supports recreational swim, water walking, lap swimming, senior water aerobics, learn-to-swim lessons and other aquatic activities.

The Spring 2026 official aquatic schedule identifies:

Published Swimming Session Examples

The Spring 2026 pool timetable provides these examples of how activities were organized:

Swimming Lesson Fees

The Spring 2026 aquatic schedule listed these group lesson fees:

• Ages 62 and older: $40 for eight lessons.
• Ages 61 and under: $60 for eight lessons.

These are previously published class prices and should be reconfirmed before enrollment.

Before Entering the Pool

• Ask which swimming session matches your age and ability.
• Check whether a lifeguard is on duty and whether your desired pool area is open.
• Ask staff about current age-supervision and swimwear rules.
• For lap swimming, confirm lane availability rather than assuming all three lanes are open.
• Bring swimwear and any personal items permitted under the posted pool rules.

Youth After-School Programs & Registration

Hadley Park offers youth after-school recreation and summer enrichment programs. Its published spring schedule included after-school sessions for children in grades 5–8 through Nashville After Zone Alliance (NAZA), along with other youth recreation activities.

Program offerings can include:

• After-school enrichment and structured recreation.
• Games, team sports and physical activity.
• Swimming and other approved recreational activities.
• STEAM-oriented learning and creative projects through participating programs.
• Social-emotional learning and community engagement.

How to Register Your Child

1. Open the official Hadley Park After School Registration page.
2. Choose the requested community center, if the form provides a center selection.
3. Enter the participant’s name, age or birthdate and school grade.
4. Provide parent or guardian name and contact information.
5. Enter the required emergency contact details.
6. Disclose relevant allergies or other information requested for safe participation.
7. Review the swimming participation permission section.
8. Submit the application using the official form.
9. Wait for registration confirmation and obtain the current schedule, eligibility rules and pickup instructions.

Families looking for summer enrichment should ask about current age limits, program dates, transportation and available space.

Senior Activities, Walking & Adult Recreation

Hadley Park runs senior recreation programming alongside fitness and sports for other age groups.

The Spring 2026 activity schedule included:

These examples show the center’s programming range. They do not confirm that every activity continues at the same time in October 2026.

For the senior program, call to check enrollment requirements, planned activities, accessibility needs, program costs and whether transportation is offered.

Hadley Park Community Center Rentals: Available Spaces

Metro Parks permits approved private rentals at regional community centers, including Hadley Park. The center advertises availability for birthday parties, family gatherings, reunions, dinners and community meetings.

Possible rental areas include:

• Small meeting or club rooms.
• Larger meeting rooms with kitchen access, where available.
• Gymnasium.
• Indoor swimming pool, with required lifeguards.
• Approved use of multiple facility areas.

2026 Community Center Rental Rates

Metro Nashville’s 2026 Community Center Usage Permit publishes these prices for regional recreation centers, including Hadley.

Rental Cost Examples

The official reservation policy sets a three-hour minimum. Assuming availability and no additional fees:

Example: For a pool party of 40 swimmers, the published one-lifeguard-per-25-swimmers rule indicates two lifeguards. The three-hour pool rental estimate is $225 for the pool plus $150 for two lifeguards, totaling $375 before other possible charges.

Additional fees may apply for security, approved special equipment or certain event types. Rates are subject to approval and should not be treated as a confirmed booking quote.

How to Reserve Hadley Park Community Center

Important Reservation Policies

• Minimum rental duration is three hours.
• Bookings are charged in full one-hour increments.
• Setup, cleanup and breakdown time must be included within the reserved time.
• The first-hour deposit is nonrefundable.
• The remaining balance is due at least three business days before the event.
• Cancellations received at least three business days ahead may qualify for a refund of fees other than the first-hour deposit.
• Payments at regional centers may be made in person by cash, credit card or money order. Personal checks are not accepted.
• Alcohol, drugs and weapons are prohibited inside community centers.
• Community centers are smoke-free, with smoking restricted to designated outside areas.
• Special equipment may need advance approval and insurance.
• Party planners must carry $1 million liability insurance under the permit rules.

Rental contact: 615-862-8451. For policy questions, the permit lists MPCC@nashville.gov.

Hadley Park Picnic Shelter Rentals

Outdoor picnic shelters are a separate rental option from indoor community center meeting rooms.

Metro Nashville lists two reservable picnic shelters at Hadley Park. These reservations are handled through the Metro Parks Reservations Office rather than the community center’s normal meeting-room booking process.

Before reserving a shelter, ask about shelter capacity, available dates, fees, electricity, park rules, decorations, food arrangements and cancellation policies. A current shelter-specific fee was not established from the official page, so no price is assumed here.

Hadley Park Address, Directions & Map

Hadley Park Community Center is located in the historic North Nashville neighborhood, near Tennessee State University and the Hadley Park area.

The officially listed ZIP code for the community center is 37208. Use that address rather than the different ZIP code appearing on an older park picnic-shelter listing.

Parking & Accessible Visits

• Navigate to 1037 28th Avenue North rather than entering only “Hadley Park.”
• Follow onsite signs for the community center entrance and designated parking.
• Allow extra arrival time for pool classes, youth events and private gatherings.
• Ask staff about accessible parking, building entry or accommodation requirements before visiting.
• Do not assume event overflow parking is available unless the center confirms it.

Metro Parks did not publish a verified parking-space count on the center page, so confirm specific parking arrangements when necessary.

Nearby Hadley Park Public Library

The Hadley Park branch of Nashville Public Library is nearby at 1039 28th Avenue North, next to the community center address.

It is a different public facility with its own hours, services and meeting-room policies.

Library phone: 615-862-5865.

The library lists public computers and technology help, printing, meeting rooms, notary service and other library resources. It also identifies free parking.

For visitors planning multiple stops, remember that the library and community center do not share the same operating hours.

Official Hadley Park Library Hours & Services

Hadley Park: Local History & Community Importance

Hadley Park is an important part of North Nashville’s public recreation history. Metro Parks states that the park was created in 1912 and recognizes it as one of the nation’s early public parks established for African Americans.

Today, the community center continues that neighborhood recreation tradition through affordable exercise, youth programs, senior activities and public gathering spaces.

Its location near Tennessee State University and the surrounding North Nashville neighborhoods makes it a practical destination for community recreation, rather than simply a private fitness facility.

Before You Visit: Quick Checklist

• Check the facility’s posted hours for your visit date.
• Confirm the current pool or open-gym schedule.
• Compare daily and multi-visit fitness fees.
• Ask whether your class requires separate payment or registration.
• For children, confirm age eligibility, guardian requirements and enrollment.
• For seniors, ask about current daily programs and class schedules.
• For rentals, verify room availability and obtain an approved permit.
• Bring any items required for exercise, swimming or the activity you plan to attend.

Related Community Center Resources

These verified guides provide additional information for comparing recreation facilities and planning visits:

• Southeast Community Center — another Metro Nashville regional recreation facility, with information about programs, fitness access, rental policies and visitor planning.
• Community Recreation Center Guide — practical explanations of facility passes, open-gym schedules, classes, swimming and rental procedures.
• How to Use This Website — a step-by-step guide to checking current hours, official information and booking requirements.

These links are independent information resources and do not replace Metro Nashville’s official booking or registration systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

Official Sources & Final Confirmation

Information reviewed October 20, 2026. This independent visitor guide is not operated by Metro Nashville Parks and Recreation and does not process payments or reservations.