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Lock 4 Park
Lakeside Gallatin park for mountain biking, fishing, boating, playground time, and picnics on Old Hickory Lake.
Lock 4 Park visitor details
- Address
- 1598 Lock 4 Road, Gallatin, TN, 37066
- Hours
- Dawn to dusk; fishing and boat launching permitted after dark
- Category
- Parks & Outdoors
Lock 4 Park in Gallatin: Mountain Biking, Fishing and Boat Access
Lock 4 Park spreads across approximately 147 acres beside Old Hickory Lake and includes three water-access areas. The City of Gallatin’s 2023 Parks and Recreation master plan describes the park as a hub for boating, fishing, picnics, playground use, model-airplane activity, and mountain biking.
The City lists two boat ramps, fishing areas at all three access points, picnic facilities, playground equipment at Access 1, and accessible fishing piers at Access 1 and Access 3. Access 3, also called The Point, includes the mountain-bike trail, a picnic pavilion, and a model-airplane landing strip.
Lock 4’s mountain-bike system is approximately nine miles of connected singletrack. SORBA Mid-TN describes three loops: the 5.7-mile intermediate South Side Trail in orange, the 1.8-mile intermediate West Side Trail in yellow, and the flatter 2.1-mile beginner East Side Trail in green. Advanced offshoots add technical options without changing the main loop ratings.
The bike trailhead is published as open daily from dawn to dusk. The City says the park closes after dark, with exceptions for fishing and boat launching. Trail conditions can change after wet weather, and SORBA notes that the lower West Side Trail typically closes during winter, so riders should check current conditions before leaving home.
Lock 4 Park features and amenities
Review source-linked trails, water access, fishing, and day-use facilities.
Mountain biking
Approximately nine miles of connected singletrack across beginner, intermediate, and optional advanced terrain.
Boat ramps and lake access
Concrete boat ramps at Access 1 and Access 2 provide public access to Old Hickory Lake.
Fishing and accessible piers
Fishing areas are listed at all three access points, with accessible fishing piers at Access 1 and Access 3.
Picnic pavilions and tables
Picnic pavilions or tables are available across the park’s three access areas; the City offers online shelter booking.
Playground and swings
Access 1 includes a playground and swings near the boat ramp and picnic pavilion.
Model-airplane landing strip
Access 3 at The Point includes a model-airplane landing strip listed by the City.
Lock 4 Park project photos
Lock 4 Park location, phone, and hours
1598 Lock 4 Road, Gallatin, TN, 37066
Dawn to dusk; fishing and boat launching permitted after dark
Credentials and verified sources for Lock 4 Park
Official park information
City of Gallatin Parks & Recreation · The City publishes park hours, access-area amenities, the address, and pavilion contact information.
Verify with issuerParks and Recreation master plan
City of Gallatin · The City’s 2023 master plan documents the park’s approximate acreage, water-access sites, trail mileage, and program responsibility.
Verify with issuerLock 4 trail guide
SORBA Mid-TN · The regional trail steward publishes loop mileage, difficulty, technical features, seasonal notes, and current-condition links.
Verify with issuerLock 4 Park frequently asked questions
What are Lock 4 Park’s hours?
The Lock 4 bike trailhead is open daily from dawn to dusk. The City says the park closes after dark except for fishing and boat launching.
Answer sourceHow long are the mountain-bike trails at Lock 4 Park?
The connected singletrack system is approximately nine miles. SORBA Mid-TN lists an 8.5-mile trail length and describes the full connected route as approximately nine miles.
Answer sourceIs Lock 4 Park beginner-friendly for mountain biking?
Yes. SORBA Mid-TN rates the 2.1-mile East Side Trail, marked green, as beginner level. The orange and yellow loops are rated intermediate, with separate advanced offshoots.
Answer sourceDoes Lock 4 Park have boat ramps and fishing access?
Yes. The City lists boat ramps at Access 1 and Access 2, fishing areas at all three access points, and accessible fishing piers at Access 1 and Access 3.
Answer sourceWhat facilities are at Lock 4 Park?
Published facilities include boat ramps, fishing areas, accessible fishing piers, picnic pavilions and tables, a playground and swings, mountain-bike trails, and a model-airplane landing strip.
Answer sourceHow do I reserve a picnic pavilion at Lock 4 Park?
The City’s park page offers free picnic-shelter booking and directs pavilion questions to the Gallatin Civic Center at (615) 451-5911.
Answer sourceWho manages Lock 4 Park?
The City of Gallatin’s Parks and Recreation master plan states that the department has program responsibility for the water-access points, including Lock 4 Park.
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