New trails will be developed at Barfield Park in Murfreesboro, thanks to the addition of 73-acres that were recently acquired by the parks.Kristin Hopkins with Murfreesboro Parks and Rec told WGNS NEWS…The additional acreage known as Oakwood Farms sits on the south side of the park. The city operated park now has nearly 500-acres.Barfield Park is sandwiched between South Church Street (HWY 231 South) and Veterans Parkway.Location of Barfield Park697 Veterans PkwyMurfreesboro, TN 37128 .
The annual New Year’s Day 5K is back for another round this year in Murfreesboro…Parks Assistant Director Rachel Singer said the 5K will be on paved trails and roads within Barfield Park…The 5K will start at 11:00 on the morning of New Year’s Day. The race is limited to 500 participants and you have to pre-register online. The $25 registration will come with a free shirt and the race is open to all ages and abilities. To register, visit www.murfreesboroparks .
Murfreesboro will honor servicemen and women with a monumental miniaturized version of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall on Veterans Day, Thursday, Nov. 11.