Free things to do in Spring Hill: the battlefield trail, four parks and a dog park, the summer splash pad, library programs and the city's free events.

Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. Sources: the city’s parks, splash pad, library and events pages, the American Battlefield Trust and the organizers linked below. Free means the organizer says free.

A lot of Spring Hill costs nothing: its parks, its battlefield trail, its library card and many of the events Spring Hill Parks and Recreation puts on. Here is the list, by season where it matters.

Who to call

  • Parks and city events: Spring Hill Parks and Recreation, 931-487-0027, parks@springhilltn.org
  • Library: 144 Kedron Parkway, 931-486-2932

Outdoors, all year

  • The Spring Hill battlefield trail, Kedron Road at Reserve Boulevard: an interpretive walking trail across part of the more than 195 acres the American Battlefield Trust has saved where the Battle of Spring Hill was fought on Nov. 29, 1864 (Trust page).
  • City parks, open dawn to dark: Fischer Park (half-mile trail, arboretum, playground), Harvey Park (quarter-mile loop, playground, grills), Evans Park (playground, butterfly garden) and McLemore Park (playground). Details in our parks and trails guide.
  • Barkley Dog Park, in Evans Park at 575 Maury Hill St.: fenced, off-leash, with a small-dog area. See dog-friendly Spring Hill.
  • Walnut Street Skatepark, 114 Walnut St.: a concrete skate park with a wooden mini halfpipe.
  • The arboretum at Fischer Park: a collection of trees, from eastern red cedar to sweetbay magnolia and river birch, each described on the city’s arboretum page.

Summer

  • The splash pad at Fischer Park: free, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, Memorial Day to Labor Day (city page).

The library

The Spring Hill Public Library, 144 Kedron Parkway, is free to use, and a library card costs nothing for residents and property owners in Spring Hill, Maury County and Williamson County, students at schools there, and people who work for a business in the library’s area. Children can have cards from age 6 (card page). Programs include story times Tuesday to Thursday, Baby Time on Mondays, chess and Pokemon clubs on Saturdays, adult yoga, ESL conversation and free English classes, and seasonal shows; see the library calendar and our kids’ activities guide.

City events

Spring Hill Parks and Recreation’s 2026 calendar gives the pattern. The city says Hill Fest, Bark in the Park, the splash pad and Campin’ in the Park are free; for the others, check the event listing.

Season City events (2026 dates)
Spring Soaring Into Spring kite day (April 18), Earth Day party (April 22), Bark in the Park (May 16)
Summer Hill Fest with daytime fireworks (June 6), Movie in the Park (June 26), Fourth of July bike parade and America 250 celebration, Skate Jam (July 17), Sugar and Slides (July 22), Popsicles in the Park (Aug. 11)
Fall Campin’ in the Park (Sept. 19-20; registration required), Movie at the Mansion at Rippa Villa (Oct. 9), Trunk or Treat (Oct. 24)
Winter Santa’s Mailbox at the library (from Dec. 1), Christmas Parade on Main Street (Dec. 12)

Our things to do this month page has what’s coming up, and our seasonal pages cover Halloween, the Christmas parade and the Fourth of July.

Free in town, from other organizers

  • Hidden Gem Farmers Market, 863 Old Military Road: free to browse, Saturdays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (chamber listing; our farmers markets guide).
  • The Awaken House, 3035 Reserve Blvd.: a free second-Saturday food truck and live music day (chamber listing).
  • Spring Hill Community Senior Center, 563 Maury Hill St.: free membership for adults 55 and older, with daily cards, weekly bingo, exercise classes and holiday parties, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays (city page).
  • Teen Makers Market, library, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: open to the public (library listing).

A self-guided history drive

The city’s Historic Commission has recognized 30 historically significant properties, each with a write-up online. Several, such as Grace Episcopal Church, 5291 Main St., and the outside of Rippa Villa, 5700 Main St., can be seen from Main Street. Our history and landmarks guide has the National Register list. Tours inside Rippa Villa are ticketed; see our Rippa Villa guide.

Nearby and free

  • Columbia, about 11 miles south: First Fridays on the historic downtown square, 5 to 8 p.m., with live music (chamber listing).

What this means for you

A free Saturday in Spring Hill can be the farmers market in the morning, a playground or the battlefield trail at midday, and a city event in the evening when one is on.

Related guides: kids’ activities, walking and biking trails, date night and parks and trails.

Frequently asked questions

What is free to do in Spring Hill?

The battlefield trail on Kedron Road, four city parks with playgrounds, Barkley Dog Park, the summer splash pad at Fischer Park, library story times and programs, and free city events such as Hill Fest, Bark in the Park and Campin’ in the Park, plus watching the Christmas Parade on Main Street.

Is a Spring Hill library card free?

Yes, for residents and property owners in Spring Hill, Maury County or Williamson County, students at schools in those areas, and people who work for a business in the library’s area. Bring a picture ID.

Is the Spring Hill splash pad free?

Yes. The splash pad at Fischer Park is free and open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Is Campin’ in the Park free?

Yes. The city’s overnight campout at Fischer Park is free, but every campsite must be registered in advance.