Is Barkwood safe?
Clarksville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Barkwood as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Barkwood
“Go. Barkwood is a safe, quiet residential subdivision in northern Clarksville that poses minimal safety risks to visitors. The area is peaceful and predominantly made up of military and civilian families, though having a car is strictly necessary to get around.”
About the area
Barkwood is a traditional suburban subdivision in Clarksville, Tennessee, featuring single-family homes, quiet cul-de-sacs, and manicured yards. Located within easy reach of Fort Campbell and commercial thoroughfares, it offers a calm residential respite with very low violent crime rates. The neighborhood is purely residential, catering primarily to families and defense-affiliated personnel.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Military / Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
Walking and biking in Barkwood
Walk score: 16/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There are no bike-share stations or dedicated bike lanes within the neighborhood; the paved Clarksville Greenway can be reached via a short drive to the Heritage Park or Pollard Road trailheads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both national and citywide averages.
- Strong economic stability driven by steady military and defense-sector employment.
- Well-kept single-family homes with high owner-occupancy and low vacancy rates.
- Quiet, low-traffic subdivision streets that feel secure day and night.
Cons
- Completely car-dependent with no walkable commercial amenities or dining within the tract.
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins.
- Lack of immediate public transit options directly serving neighborhood streets.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in this residential subdivision, with services and encampments concentrated primarily in central and downtown Clarksville.
What Barkwood is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking dogs, and commuting, feeling exceptionally safe.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Subdued suburban atmosphere with minimal through-traffic and safe conditions for walking.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down as families return home; street lighting is standard and safe.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet with almost no foot traffic; safe, though standard caution for residential vehicle prowls applies.
Transit, parking and getting around
Clarksville Transit System (CTS) provides bus service across the city, but routes do not penetrate directly into the Barkwood subdivision, making a car necessary for virtually all trips.
Free and ample private driveway and curbside street parking is available throughout the neighborhood, with no metered zones or parking garages.
Things to do in Barkwood
- Launch a kayak, fish, or picnic at nearby Billy Dunlop Park along the Red River.
- Walk the athletic trails and visit the sports facilities at the Heritage Park Complex.
- Enjoy family recreation and playground activities at nearby Kenwood Park.
Local favorites
- Lasaters Coffee & Tea · Coffee Shop · 4.6★ (460)A popular local regional drive-thru and cafe offering specialty espresso drinks, teas, and breakfast sandwiches.
- Luigi's Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.2★ (580)Local spot serving New York-style thin-crust pizza, calzones, and hot subs for takeout and delivery.
- Silke's Old World Breads Bakery & Cafe · Bakery & Cafe · 4.7★ (1250)Renowned European-style artisan bakery offering fresh sourdoughs, pastries, vegan lunches, and coffee.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.
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