Friends of Warner Parks is dedicated to the preservation, protection, and stewardship of Percy and Edwin Warner Parks. It works to protect the natural and historical integrity of the area by supporting appropriate recreational activities, maintaining and enhancing its features, and promoting programs that inspire appreciation and conservation of the Parks. Friends is a 501(c)3 organization. About the Parks Edwin and Percy Warner Parks, collectively known as The Warner Parks, are owned and managed by the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation of Nashville and Davidson County. The Warner Parks together span nearly 3,180 acres of forest and field, nine miles from downtown Nashville. Included are a nature center, hiking, mountain bike, and horse trails, an equestrian center, historic picnic shelters, scenic drives, cross country running courses, a model airplane field, athletic fields, and two golf courses.