Do you have kids who would, if they could, wear a coating of dirt at all times? The kinds of kids whose pockets you have to check for worms? Would you like to take them to a park, but they’re more likely to climb on a swingset than swing on it? Beaman Park, up in northwest Davidson County, is filled with mud, bugs, frogs, birds, creeks for splashing, deer if you’re quiet and trails that wind through the woods. The park isn’t known for being kid-friendly, but it’s perfect for kids who like to make their own fun. BETSY PHILLIPS

