Our 2025 Year in Review is Now Available.
 Read about the Transformative Year at the TRWA!

Begin Your Adventure at the Townsend River Walk & Arboretum

WHERE KIDS CAN BE KIDS AND ADULTS CAN RE-DISCOVER THEIR INNER CHILD.
A Fun and Educational Experience for All Ages.

 

A microcosm of the Great Smoky Mountain National park with many of the plants and trees the park has to offer,
but more accessible, along with outstanding views of The Little River. 

Begin Your Adventure at the Townsend River Walk & Arboretum
Bluebell Trail

Bluebell Trail
River View Faerie Village

River View Faerie Village
Late Summer / Fall Garden

Late Summer / Fall Garden
Spring and Summer Flowers

Spring and Summer Flowers

Latest News from The Townsend River Walk & Arboretum

Discover What's Blooming!

Discover What's Blooming at the TRWA

2024 is going to be an exceptional tree & flower year at the
Townsend River Walk & Arboretum.  See what's blooming today!

Read the Latest TRWA News!

Townsend River Walk & Arboretum News

There is always something going on at the TRWA.
Keep up with the Latest!

“In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. Trees can be contorted, bent in weird ways, and they’re still beautiful.”

Alice Walker

Explore the Arboretum

A Certified Arboretum In Townsend, TN

The Townsend River Walk and Arboretum has been certified by the Tennessee Urban Forestry Council. It is a fun and educational experience. Each tree has a plaque that provides tree information.

 Four Seasons of Beauty

Enjoy the Nature Trail Year Round!

Every season on river walk brings something new. Blossoms and flowers in the Spring; flowers and a place to cool off in the Summer; colorful foliage in the Fall and the Winter brings scenic

Directions & Trail Maps

Located just off the US 321 in Townsend

Get directions to the Townsend River Walk as well as a detailed map of the river walk and arboretum. We have it mapped to make finding and enjoying the Townsend River Walk a bit easier.