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Pay On-Line With Your Credit Card When Making Picnic Shelter Reservations
Simply click on the Park Information link, go to Shelter/Reservations and follow the prompts. If wishing to pay by check you can contact our office during office hours of 8:00 am – 4:30 pm at 215.6601. Reservations for the new year may be made on-line beginning January 1st. Our Parks office will be open on January 2nd.
The Cove at Concord Park
Complimentary horse drawn carriage rides
Friday and Saturday
December 19 and 20 -
6:30 until 9 p.m.
11808 Northshore Drive
Hundreds of thousands of sparkling lights
The event will continue through December 28
(excluding Christmas Day) for pedestrian traffic...
Parks and Recreation asks for Community Participation
Knox County Parks and Recreation held a community meeting to share information about plans for the new Clayton Park and extension of Halls Greenway in November. “The Legacy Parks Foundation has done a great job in acquiring land and raising funds for this new community park, “ said Doug Bataille, Senior Director of Parks and Recreation for Knox County. “Now we need to solicit input from the neighbors and determine our next steps,” he added.
As part of those next steps, Knox County is asking interested citizens to complete a survey about their thoughts on the new park and greenway. The survey can be taken on-line by following this link.
The Knoxville/Knox County CHARACTER COUNTS! organization unveiled the first phase of a program at John Tarleton Park to place signs at sports fields around the community. The signs will remind coaches, parents and participants of the importance of displaying the six pillars of character, as they relate to sporting events. 
New Harvest Park Farmers Market continues to offer fresh and locally grown produce. Fall items, including pumpkins, apples and mums, are now available. The Farmers Market is open every Thursday, from 4 to 7 p.m., until November 20.
ALL Knox County Splashpads
Carl Cowan, Powell Station and New Harvest Parks will Close for the season on Monday, September 29th, 2008 and will reopen in the Spring.
Final Concert
September 13 - The Retroholics
Kids' Crafts at 5 • Music 6-8
Bring a blanket or lawnchair and celebrate the end of the summer!
The Knox County Parks and Recreation Department will host a second public meeting for the Burlington park property
The Knox County Parks and Recreation Department will host a second public meeting for the Burlington park property on Monday, August 25, from 5:30-7:00 pm, at the Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway.
The property, adjacent to the library, was acquired with a combination of county and city funding. Discussion at the meeting will include plans for the site and community fundraising.
National Football Foundation Coaching Academy
Knox County Parks and Recreation hosted the National Football Foundation Coaching Academy on July 12, 2008 at The University of Tennessee's Neyland-Thompson Sports Complex.
Over 125 Knox Metro Youth Football coaches attended.
"The coaches received training in offensive and defensive skills, rules and regulations and officiating," said Jeff Mayberry, Knox County's Recreation Superintendent. Knox County has 150 youth football teams signed up for this fall's program. Games are played at John Tarleton Park, Safety City and various high school fields.
For more information about Knox County's sports programs, please contact Parks and Recreation at 215-6600.
Knox County Parks and Recreation Hosts Meeting To Discuss Burlington Park Plan
The Knox County Parks and Recreation Department will host a public meeting on Thursday, July 24, from 5:30-7:30 pm, at the Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway, to share information about plans for a neighborhood park.
The property, adjacent to the library, was acquired with a combination of county and city funding. Discussion at the meeting will include community fundraising and potential development partners for the site.
Farmers Market - May 22 through November 20, 2008
Knox County Parks & Recreation will present a Farmers Market at New Harvest Park on Thursday afternoons, 4 – 7 pm, May 22 through November 20. The Grand Opening celebration on May 22 will feature the band Misty River. Reusable shopping bags, with the market logo, will be given away to all who attend the Farmers Market that day.
The market is funded in part by a grant from the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program. Fresh, local products will include fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants, herbs and artisan foods. The Farmers Market
provides a chance for consumers to buy directly from
the producers of these products.
7th Annual FREE Fishing Day
Several hundred people took advantage of the stocked pond, free bait, and refreshments to participate in the Free Fishing Day sponsored by the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency and Knox County Parks and Recreation on Saturday, June 7, at The Cove. At noon, TWRA gave away fishing poles and tackle boxes donated as prizes for the kids. The grand prize winner is pictured below on the left.
Get Outdoors Festival
It’s Almost Time to Get Outdoors!
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
When: Saturday, May 17, 2008
Where: World's Fair Park
For more details contact Ellen Blasius at 215-6607
The Get Outdoors Festival will be the premiere event in the region for outdoor enthusiasts, competitive and recreational athletes, and families who just want to discover new ways to get fit and have fun! East Tennessee’s abundant natural resources and parkland offer many opportunities for physical exercise and outdoor activities. We hope to lead the effort to encourage individuals in our community to increase their activity levels and embrace a healthy lifestyle...
Park Vols
Knox County Parks and Recreation has a variety of volunteer opportunities available for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to participate in the maintenance and protection of our parklands...
Park Vols Application
If you are interested in volunteering with Knox County Parks and Recreation, please click here and complete the application.
Current Park Vols
The Park Inspection form is now available on line. Please click here to submit a form.
Parks and Recreation Recognizes Outstanding Service
Three local volunteers and a retiring part-time employee were recognized by Knox County Parks and Recreation at their Annual County Commission Luncheon on Wednesday, April 16. Volunteers from both the athletic and the Park Vols programs received plaques from Knox County Mayor Mike Ragsdale for their outstanding service to the department...
Knoxville-Knox County Comprehensive Park, Recreation
and Greenways Plan
The final draft of the Knoxville-Knox County Comprehensive Park, Recreation and Greenways Plan is now available for public review and comment. You may access the plan at www.knoxmpc.org.
Knoxville Skatepark Ready to Roll!
The Knoxville Skatepark, a 15,000 square-feet, lighted facility with bowls, stairs, rails, ledges and ramps opened Thursday, January 31, at Tyson Park.
Knox County Mayor Mike Ragsdale, who helped cut the ribbon at the park, commented on the success of the project, a joint effort of the county, city and local community groups. Knox County and the City of Knoxville each contributed $200,000 to the park’s budget. Lamar Advertising, legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk’s foundation, and private donations also assisted with the costs.
The Skatepark is free and open to the public from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. daily. Skateboards and BMX bikes are welcome, and helmets are required.
Knox County Parks and Recreation
would like to thank
the sponsors of the Holiday Festival of Lights.
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Over 9,000 visitors attended the event, generating
2,400 pounds of food for Second Harvest Food Bank,
and $2,600 for the Legacy Parks Foundation.
October 8, 2007, groundbreaking ceremony listed from left to right: Parks Senior Director Doug Bataille, Russ Wise, Merit Construction Bruce Bosse, Tommy Whitehead, Troy Beeler, Commissioner Tony Norman, Commissioner Jack Huddleston, Mayor Ragsdale, Tommy Schumpert, Commissioner Phil Ballard, Advisory Parks Board Chair Laura Boring, Advisory Parks Board member Cindy Spangler, PetSafe Steve Baker, Barge Waggoner Architects Steve Fritts. 
Attorney, volunteer, community activist, Carl Cowan was known as a pioneer for his efforts in encouraging church, civic and professional groups to join together to peacefully integrate Knox County. Carl Cowan was successful in initiating new services for minority Knox County citizens including this park, which is named in his honor.
December 18th turned out to be a beautiful day to break ground on the construction of the newest park in Knox County's system. Located next to Target off I640 on the former "Farmer’s Market" site, the celebration included elected officials led by Knox County Mayor Mike Ragsdale, county commissioners, members of the task force who helped plan the park, the designers from Benefield Richter, park and PBA officials as well as enthusiastic community members who look forward to enjoying the many features of this multiuse park facility.
Mayor Mike Ragsdale and distinguished guests met yesterday to dedicate and honor a great man and a great community leader, Howard Pinkston. The greenway trailhead which is shown in the photo above, was named the Howard Pinkston Greenway because of Howard's caring efforts, dedication and his community leadership. He was completely devoted to South Knoxville and he would be proud of this greenway, which can only add to the quality of life in South Knoxville. The trail runs for one-half mile starting at the entrance of French Memorial Park, runs along Martin Mill Pike and continues to the front of Bonnie Kate Elementary School. If you have questions concerning any of our other trails or parks, please contact our Parks department at 215-6600.
On July 25, 2006, Mayor Mike Ragsdale and the Caring Kids of Spring Place honor Ms. Felicia H. Hoehne with the presentation of a park bench in her name. For her dedication and all her efforts in revitalizing the Spring Place Park.
