North Knox County
Powell Station Park – 2318 W. Emory Road Lot-A 37849 (I-75 to Emory Road Exit Total park acreage (3), Splash pad (1) Operation hours 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM—May-October, weather permitting – Playground (1), Restrooms- (1) - Picnic Pavilion, seats 15-25 - Paved Trail (.10), which connects to the Powell Greenway across the street.
Sterchi Hills Park – 1145 Dry Gap Pike 37918 (I – 640 to Broadway, go toward Halls through Fountain City, left on to Rifle Range Rd, 3 miles on right.) or (Merchants Dr. to left Central Ave. Pike approx. ½ mile, right on Dry Gap Pike, approx. 2.5 miles, right on Rifle Range Rd approx 3 miles, Park on left.) Total park acreage (12) – Basketball (1) - Paved Trail (2 miles) - Picnic Pavilion (1) – Playground (1) is handicap accessible – Restrooms (1) – Tennis (2)
AYSO 337 Soccer Complex– 2065 Rifle Range Dr 37918 (I – 640 to Broadway, go toward Halls through Fountain City, left on to Rifle Range Rd, 3 miles on right.) or (Merchants Dr. to left Central Ave. Pike approx. ½ mile, right on Dry Gap Pike, approx. 2.5 miles, right on Rifle Range Rd approx 3 miles, Park on left.) - Soccer (6)
Halls Community Park – 6983 Recreation Lane 37918 (I-640 to Broadway exit, go north on Broadway, travel approx. 5 miles, turn right on to Crippen Rd, next to Wendy’s Restaurant, travel approx ½ mile, Park entrance on the left.) Total park acreage (35) - Baseball (6) - Community Building (1) - Concessions (1) - Picnic Shelter - Picnic Tables (8) – Playground (1) – Restrooms (1)
Tommy Schumpert Park – Fountain City Road (I – 640 to Broadway, go toward Halls through Fountain City, left on to Rifle Range Rd, 3.2 miles turn right onto Fountain City Rd, park entrance 100 yards on right.) (I-75/ Merchants Dr., Exit 108, off exit go East to Central Avenue Pike, turn left, go approx. ½ mile, turn right onto Dry Gap Pike, approx. 1.5 miles, bear right onto Rifle Range Rd approx. 1.5 miles, turn left onto Fountain City Road, park entrance 100 feet on right). Total park acreage (173) - Baseball (1) – Multi-use fields (3) – Dog Park (1) - Restrooms (1) Future expansion to include: Picnic Shelter (1) – BMX/Mountain Bike Trail -18 hole disc golf course (1)
Willow Creek Park – 7530 Quarry Road 37938 (Leased by Knox County) (I-40 east, exit Broadway, north on Broadway, approx. 10 miles runs into Maynardville Hwy.,turn right on to Quarry Rd, park 100 yards on left.) Total park acreage (18) - Girls Youth Softball (4) – Concessions (1) – Restrooms (1)
North East County
Beverly Park - 5311 Beverly Park Circle 37918 I-640 to Broadway, north on Broadway, right at Tazewell Pike exit, 1st traffic light, turn right onto Tazewell Pike, travel approx. 2 ½ miles, golf course on left. Total park acreage (90) Jr. Golf 9-hole par three- Nature Trail (1.4 mile) - Paved Trail (.6 mile)
Carter Park - 9030 Asheville Highway 37924 (I-40 east to Asheville Hwy exit (394) turn left, approx. 8 miles, park on the right.) Total park acreage (30) - Baseball (3) - Basketball (1) – Concessions (2) - In-Line Hockey (1) Picnic Shelter (1) - Picnic Tables (3) – Playground (1) - Restrooms (1) - Soccer – Softball (2)
Corryton Park- 7737 Corryton Road 37721 (I-40 East to 640 By-Pass, exit (8) go toward Washington Pike, travel approx 12 miles, left on to Corryton Rd. approx. 2 miles, Park on left.) Total park acreage (6) - Basketball (1) – Concessions - Paved Trail (.2 mile) - Picnic Shelter (1) Picnic tables (6) - Playground (1) – Restrooms (1) – Softball (1) – Tennis (2) - Walking Loop
East Knox Park – 9315 Rutledge Pike (I-40 east to Rutledge Pike exit (392) go left off exit, approx. 8 miles, Park on left, behind East Knox Elem. School.) Total park acreage (5) – Baseball (3) – Concessions (1) – Restrooms (1)
Gibbs Ruritan Park - 7827 Tazewell Pike 37938 (I–640 to Broadway, right at Tazewell Pike, approx. 9 miles, past Gibbs High School, Park on left.) Total park acreage (30) - Baseball (5) – Concessions (1) - Picnic Shelter (1) - Picnic Tables (2) Playground (2)– Restrooms (1) - Softball (2) – Football (1) – Tennis (4)
House Mountain -House Mountain is a 500-acre natural area located in Knox County approximately eight miles from Knoxville. It is cooperatively managed under a lease agreement with the State by Knox County of Parks and Recreation. The 2,100-foot crest of House Mountain provides significant vistas where visitors can see the Unakas and Cumberlands some 30 miles away, and to the northeast, Clinch Mountain and across the valley where the Trail of the Lonesome Pine may some day lead north into Virginia. House mountain has four miles of natural surface trails, from easy .03/mile loops to more demanding hikes that can total nearly 5 miles (with backtracking from the trail’s end.) The parking area also features a picnic shelter and restroom.
From Knoxville, take I-40 East. Exit on U.S. Highway 11W (Rutledge Pike) and go north and east on Rutledge Pike. After about 10 miles, look for the “House Mountain State Park” sign on the right side of the highway and then turn left on Idumea Road. Turn left on Hogskin Road. The entrance is less than a mile on the right. For more information, please visit http://www.knoxcounty.org/parks/pdfs/housemtn.pdf
New Harvest Park – 4775 New Harvest Lane 37918 (I-640 E / US-25W S / TN-9 N Via EXIT 3 Toward ASHEVILLE. - Take the Washington Pike / Mall Road South - Exit 8- Toward Millertown Pike -Turn Left Onto Washington Pike - Turn Right To Stay On Washington Pike - .2 mile on left entrance to park) Total park acreage (43) – Playground (1) – Restrooms (1) –- Splash pad (1) Paved Walking Trail (.25) –
New Harvest Park Community Building & Picnic Pavilion /Amphitheater are by RESERVATION ONLY.
Three Ridges Golf Course - 6101 Wise Springs Road 37918 (I-40 East to 640 By-Pass, exit (8), turn right on to Washington Pike travel approx 5 miles, left on to Maloneyville Rd. approx. 2 miles, left on to Wise Springs Rd., approx. 1 ½ mile, entrance on the left.) Total park acreage (120) - 18 Hole Championship Golf Course – Large Picnic Shelter seats up 200 -- Contact Three Ridges to reserve at 687-4797.
East Knox County
Carter Park- 9030 Asheville Highway 37924 (I-40 east to Asheville Hwy exit (394) turn left, approx. 8 miles, park on the right.) Total park acreage (30) - Baseball (3) - Basketball (1) – Concessions (2) - In-Line Hockey (1) Picnic Shelter (1) - Picnic Tables (3) – Playground (1) - Restrooms (1) - Soccer – Softball (2)
Forks of the River Park - 5428 Strawberry Plains Pike 37920 (I-40 east to Asheville Hwy exit (394) turn left travel approx. 1.25 miles, turn right on to John Sevier Hwy. Approx. 4 miles, turn right on to Strawberry Plains Pike, Park 300 yds on the left.) Total park acreage (27) Soccer (12) – Picnic Shelter (1) – Picnic Tables (2) - (1) Restroom -- 1/2 mile paved walking trail.
Mascot Park - 1909 Number Two Drive 37932 (I-40 east to Asheville Hwy turn left, approx. 6 miles, bear left on to Andrew Johnson Hwy. Approx 2 ½ miles, left on to Mascot Rd follow signs to library, park is behind the library.) Total park acreage (3) - Picnic Shelter (1) - Picnic Tables (3) - Playground (1) - Walking Loop (.2 mile)
Seven Islands Wildlife Refuge – 2809 Kelly Lane 37914 (Take I-40 East to Exit #402, Midway Rd. – turn right on to Midway Rd. toward Three Rivers Golf Course, pass Curtis Rd and Smith School Rd. intersections, follow the green “Seven Islands Wildlife Refuge” signs, turn left on to Maples Rd, turn right at the intersection with Kodak Rd, turn left on to Kelly Lane at the large, white Bethel Church. Kelly Lane takes you to the gate.) Total park acreage (364) - Diverse Wildlife- Scenic Natural Areas- Small Boat Launch- Canoe/Kayak – Natural Trails (6 miles)
South Knox County
Alcoaway Optimist Park - 2022 Belt Road 37920 (Chapman Hwy, turn right onto Maryville Pike, approx. 2 miles turn right on to Belt Rd., Park 100 yds on the left.) Total park acreage (12) - Basketball (1)- Picnic shelter (1)- Playground (1)– Restrooms (1) - Soccer - Softball (2)- Walking Loop (.3 mile)
Bower Field- 8744 Chapman Highway 37920 (I-40/75 exit Downtown Knoxville to (Henley St.) to Chapman Hwy. Approx 10 miles, park on left.) Total park acreage (20) - Baseball (3) -Playground (1) - Restrooms (1) – Softball (2)
French Memorial Park - 7752 Martin Mill Pike 37920 (Aloca Hwy. to John Sevier Hwy. Approx. 3 miles to Martin Mill Pike turn right, approx. 3 miles Bonnie Kate Elementary School, ½ mile past school on the left.) Total park acreage (20) - Paved Trail (.2 mile) – Nature Trail (.5 mile) Picnic Shelter (1) – Restrooms (1) -Picnic Tables (4) Soccer (2) –Playground (1) – Exercise Yard - Library
I.C. King Park – 3440 Alcoa Highway 37920 – (Aloca Hwy. approx. 5 miles, on left) Total park acreage (120) – Boat Access – Fishing Pier (1) – Mountain Biking (8 miles) – Natural Trail
South West Knox County
Admiral Farragut Park - 9950 S. Northshore Drive 37922 (I 140 (Pellissippi Pkwy) to Northshore Drive exit (5) travel west on Northshore Dr., approx.1/2 mile, Admiral Farragut on the left.) Total park acreage (23) - Disc Golf (1) - Natural Trail (.5 mile) Admiral Farragut to Carl Cowan, forest/lake front trail - Picnic Shelter (1)- Picnic tables (4)
Keller Bend Park – 3360 Keller Bend Road 37922 – (I-140 to Northshore Drive Exit, turn left, travel to Taoford Rd. on the right, turn right onto Keller Bend Rd.) Total park acreage (16) – Natural Trail (.5 mile)
Carl Cowan Park - 10058 S. Northshore 37922 (I -140 (Pellissippi Pkwy) to Northshore Dr. exit (5) travel west on Northshore, approx. 1.25 miles, Carl Cowan on the left) Total park acreage (32) – Splash pad-- Operation hours 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM— May-October, weather permitting- Basketball (2) - Boat Ramp (1) - Fishing – Nature Trail (.5 mile) - Picnic Shelters (2) #10 & #11 - Picnic Tables (10) - Playground (1) - Soccer (1)- Tennis (2) – Walking Loop (.3 mile)
Concord Park - 10901 S. Northshore Drive 37922 (I 140 – (Pellissippi Pkwy) to Westland Drive exit (3) travel west on Westland Drive, approx. 1.25 miles, turn right on to Northshore Dr. approx. 1/2 mile on right.) Total acreage for Concord Park (500) - Boat Ramp Access – Concessions (2) - Fishing - Football (1) – Golf (1) - Concord Jr. Golf 9-hole par three – Marina (1) - Mountain Biking – (8 miles) - Baseball (7) – Softball (2) - Natural Trail - Paved Trail – Picnic Shelter(s) #6, #8, & #12 - Playground (1) – Tennis (2) – Skatepark (3 ramps)
The Cove at Concord Park - 11808 S. Northshore Drive 37922 (I -140 – Pellissippi Pkwy) to Westland Drive exit (3) travel west on Westland Drive, approx. 1.25 miles, turn right on to Northshore Dr. approx. 4 miles on left.) Beach Area with lake swimming - Fishing - Paved Trail (.7 mile) – Picnic Pavilion (1)- Picnic Tables (18) - Playground (1) – Restrooms (1) – Sand Volleyball (2) - Walking Loop (.07) - Canoe & Kayak Rentals (River Sports)
The Point at Concord Park - 10882 S. Northshore Drive 37922 (I -140 – (Pellissippi Pkwy) to Westland Drive exit (3) travel west on Westland Drive, approx. 1.25 miles, turn right on to Northshore Dr. approx. 3 miles on left.) In-line Hockey (1) - Paved Trail (.3 mile) – Soccer (2) - Walking Loop
Turkey Creek Wetland - Entrance at 331 Lovell Rd 11529 Parkside Dr 37922 (From I-40, get off at the Lovell Rd. exit. Head south-bound on Lovell Rd. The next stoplight will be Turkey Creek Rd. Turn right. Greenway is on the right.) Paved Walking (2-miles)
North West Knox County
Ball Camp Community Park - 8734 Ball Camp Pike 37931 – (Leased by Knox County) Within Nicholas Ball Park (I-40/75 exit (378) Cedar Bluff, north on Cedar Bluff Rd. approx. 2 miles, turn left on to Middlebrook Pike, approx. 2 miles to Ball Camp Pike turn right, on to Ball Camp Pike, park ¼ mile on right.) Total park acreage (6)– Restrooms (1) – Community Building & Picnic Shelter by Reservation call Rhonda 690.9157.
Ball Camp Soccer Complex (AYSO Region 275) –1831 Hitching Post Drive 37931 (Leased by Knox County) (I-40/75 exit (378) Cedar Bluff, north on Cedar Bluff Rd. approx. 2 miles, turn left on to Middlebrook Pike, approx. 2 miles to Ball Camp Pike turn right, on to Ball Camp Pike, park ¼ mile on right.) Total park acreage (21) – Concessions (1) – Restrooms (1)– Soccer (9)
Big Foot Park – 8706 Joe Daniels Road 37931 (I-40/75 west, I- 140 Pellissippi Pkwy toward Oak Ridge, right onto Oak Ridge Highway, 100 yards on left Joe Daniels Road.) Total park acreage (130) - Nature Trail – Hike or Mountain Biking (3 miles)
Guinn Road Park - 4115 Guinn Road 37932 (I-40 west, North on Pellissippi Parkway toward Oak Ridge, approx. 5.5 miles, turn left on to Guinn Rd. approx. 3.5 miles, Park on the right.) Total park acreage (13) - Boat Access - Small Picnic Shelter (1) - Picnic Tables (3)
Hickory Creek – 2120 Everett Road 37932 – (I-40 west to Watt Rd. exit 369, turn right onto Everett Rd. approx. 2 miles, Park on right) Total park acreage (6) – Boat access – Picnic Shelter (1) – Picnic Table (1) – FC Alliance Soccer fields (2)
Meadow Creek Soccer Complex - 2801 Ball Camp-Byington Road 37931 - Total acreage (13) – Soccer (3)
Melton Hill Park - 3230 Williams Bend Road 37932 (I-140 take the Hardin Valley Exit, go west, turn onto Steele Rd., right beside Hardin Valley Elementary School. Go left at next intersection, Sam Lee Rd. to Couch Mill to Williams Bend Rd runs right into park.) Total park acreage (112) – Beach Area, Boat Access (2) – Fishing Pier (1) - Picnic Shelter (1) - Picnic Tables (6), Playground (1), Sand Volleyball Court (1)
Nicholas Ball Park - 8728 Ball Camp Pike 37931 (I-40/75 exit (378) Cedar Bluff, north on Cedar Bluff Rd. approx. 2 miles, turn left on to Middlebrook Pike, approx. 2 miles to Ball Camp Pike turn right, on to Ball Camp Pike, park ¼ mile on right.) Total park acreage (34) – Basketball (2) – Concessions (1) - Paved Trail in park (.3 mile) - Picnic Shelter (1) - Playground (1) – Restrooms (1) – FC Alliance Soccer fields (2) – Youth Softball (4) – Tennis (2) - Walking Loop around soccer field (.5 mile)
Powell Levi Park - 7222 Martingale Drive 37849 (1-40/75 to 640 Bypass exit (Clinton Hwy) turn left, straight to Clinton Hwy, left on Clinton Hwy.approx.8 miles, turn left on to Beaver Creek Rd., approx. ½ mile, turn left on to Martingale Dr. dead ends into park.) Total park acreage (23) – Baseball (5) – Concessions (1) - Football - Paved loop in park (.3 –mile) - Picnic Shelter (1) - Picnic Tables (2)- Playground (1) – Restrooms (1) – Softball (2)
Solway Park - 3206 Solway Road 37932 (I-40 to Pellissippi Parkway to Hardin Valley Rd. exit, turn left at traffic light, next traffic light go right on to Solway Rd. approx. 1 ½ mile park on the right.) Total park acreage (2) - Picnic Tables (2) – Softball (1) – Restrooms (1)
Knox County Sportspark – 8050 Oak Ridge Highway 37931 **I-75 South bound to I-640, Exit 1/Western Avenue, Hwy 62 West, go right travel approximately 10 miles, Sportspark will be on the right. **I-40 West bound to exit 385/75 North & I-640, Exit 1 Western Avenue, Hwy 62 West, travel approximately 10 mile, Sportspark will be on the right. ** I-75/40 North bound to I-140 East, exit 376 toward Oak Ridge/Maryville, merge onto TN-162 via exit 376A go toward Oak Ridge, travel approximately 5 miles, Hwy 62 East, travel approximately 3 miles, Sportspark will be on the left. Total park acreage (61) – Concession (1) - Restrooms (1)- Baseball 14 & under (1) - Softball (4) – Playground (1)
U.S. Cellular Soccer Complex - 875 Cornerstone Dr 37922 (Leased by Knox County and Managed by FC Alliance) (I-40/75 to Lovell Rd Exit (374) north on Lovell Rd, approx. 2 miles park on right.) Total park acreage (11) - Paved Trail Loop around soccer complex (1.25 mile) – Competition Soccer by reservation only (6) – Restrooms (1)
Walker Springs Park - 700 Kidder Lane 37923 (I-40/75 to Walker Springs Exit, go north on Walker Springs, approx. 1mile, Kidder Lane on the left.) Total park acreage (20) – Natural Trail (.1 mile) - Paved Walking Trail (1 mile) – Leisure Gazebo (1) – Picnic Table (1) – Playground (1) – Restrooms (1)
Within Knoxville City Limits
Burlington Park -- (Under Construction)
John Tarleton Park - 3201 Division Street 37919 (I-40 east, University Ave exit (386) go straight, runs into Sutherland Ave., Park approx 2 miles from exit on the right.) Total park acreage (20) – Concessions (2) – Football (5) these are Competition Fields Only / Youth Football, Lacrosse, Rugby & Men’s Flag Football – Playground (1) – Restrooms (2) Small Picnic Shelter with 1 picnic table
Maloney Road Park - 3516 Ginn Drive 37920 (Alcoa Hwy. To Maloney Rd. approx ½ mile, Park on left.) Total park acreage (3) - Boat Access - Picnic Gazebo (1) – Playground (1) – Paved Trail (.2 mile)
Marine Park - 2201 Alcoa Highway 37920 (Right off of Alcoa Hwy. Near the Marine Naval Base) Total park acreage (11) - Boat Access - Picnic Tables (2)
Mead’s Quarry Park – 3518 Island Home Pike 37920 (Leased to Ijams Nature Center) FROM DOWNTOWN KNOXVILLE VIA HENLEY STREET: Take Henley Street Bridge south to Baptist Hospital. turn left on Blount Avenue. Bear right on Sevier Avenue. Follow Sevier Avenue and turn left by railroad tracks at major bend onto Island Home Avenue. Follow Island Home Avenue and then turn right by entrance to Island Home Park (still Island Home Avenue) and follow signs to Ijams, approximately one mile on the left. FROM INTERSTATE 40: Take exit 388 on I-40 and follow signs to James White Parkway. Follow James White Parkway south over the Tennessee River. Take first exit, which is Sevier Avenue/Hillwood Drive exit and turn left. Follow Sevier Avenue until it turns into Hillwood Drive and dead ends into Island Home Avenue. Turn right on Island Home Avenue, bear sharp left and follow signs to Ijams. Entrance to Ijams is approximately one mile on the left.
Safety City – 165 South Concord Street 37919 (In front of the Knoxville Safety City Facility)
Spring Place Park- 5201 Parker Drive 37924 (I-40 West to Rutledge Pike, East on Rutledge Pike under I-640 to Loves Creek Rd. turn left under railroad bridge then right on to Parker Drive, the Park is right there.) Total park acreage (6) - Picnic Shelter (1) - Picnic Tables (5)– Playground (1) – Paved Walking Trail (.25 mile)
Community Parks/Pools
Adaptive Recreation Pool – 865.525.9080
Karns Community Park West Knox Little League - 6618 Beaver Ridge Road 37931 (Pellissippi Pkwy to Oak Ridge Hwy. Approx 5 miles, park on the right.) Baseball (4) - Community Building - Concessions (1) - Picnic Table - Playground (1) – Restrooms (1) Swimming Pool - Walking Loop
Kimberlin Heights Park – 1920 Bays Mountain Road 37920
Paschal Carter Park - 9218 Carter Mill Road 37924 (I-40 East to Asheville Hwy. (Exit 389), left approx. 9 miles, right on Carter School Rd., approx 100 yards right on to Carter Mill Rd. Park on the right.) Natural Trail - Picnic Table - Playground – Swimming
Riverdale Park - 6930 Flint Gap Road 37914 (I–40 to Straw Plains (exit 398), turn left on Straw Plains, approx. ½ mile to Huckleberry Springs Rd., turn right approx 1 mile to Drinnen Rd., turn right approx 1 ½ miles turn on to Flint Gap Rd., Park on left.) Community Building - Playground – Softball
South Knoxville Community Center (Indoor Pool) - 522 Old Maryville Pike - 865.573.3575
South Knox Pool – John Sevier Hwy. – 865.579.3122
