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Interpretive canoe floats are offered from Memorial Day to Labor Day, 3-4 times a week. Online registration is required.

Current hours of operation of the Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Center have been changed due to COVID-19. Scheduled tours and interpretive programs will be conducted by the park staff weekly.  Pre-registration is required to attend, can be done so online under upcoming events as they are posted weekly. Also, these tours-programs are free-no charge but will be limited to 8 park visitors due to CDC guidelines for group activities for the remainder of 2020. Find Events.

Radnor Lake is day-use only and is protected as a Class II Natural Area, so the trails are strictly used for hiking and wildlife observation. Trails are off limits to pets, jogging, and bicycles. Trails are open from 6:00 AM to Sunset - Daily.

From November – April, a diversity of wintering waterfowl or transients can be easily viewed from anywhere along Otter Creek Road. Diving ducks such as Ring-necked and Canvasback are best seen near the center to west side of the lake, while marsh ducks such as Gadwall and American Widgeon prefer the shallower east end and the Big Slough. Observation decks are located along Otter Creek Road and along the Lake Trail. During spring and fall migration, birding the oak-hickory woods is popular and easiest along Otter Creek Road, the dam, Lake Trail and old caretaker residence. For more park and nearby birding locations, view flyer. Download a TN Bird Checklist.