Knoxville is blessed by breathtaking scenery and an abundance of recreational opportunities.
The city has a mild climate and four distinct seasons. From the blooming dogwoods of spring to the brilliant colors of fall, residents and visitors can get outside and enjoy the many blessings of Mother Nature. Because of Knoxville's central location, visitors can easily travel to the six national parks located within 90-miles of the city. Additionally, tourists can take advantage of the numerous parks, gardens and greenways located within the heart of the city. Visit www.outdoorknoxville.com to start your adventure!
Visit the Knox County Parks page and the Town of Farragut Parks and Greenways page (external links).
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Located in North Knoxville, Adair and Sue Clancy Greenways are a series of loops within Adair Park. The total length of the greenways is 1.1 miles and is used for walking, running, bicycling, and walking dogs. The greenways connect to Adair Park and Adair Creek.
This park provides a great way to escape to the natural side of Knoxville. Adair and Sue Clancy Greenways wind for 1.1 miles through peaceful, lush forested park and along side a creek and pond, where various birds and other Tennessee wildlife may be viewed.
The adaptive recreation pool is located in the Adaptive Recreation Center which not only features the pool but has a weight room, gymnasium, indoor basketball court and a meeting room.
2235 Dandridge Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37915
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Admiral Farragut Park features a 0.4 mile natural trail, disc golf and covered picnic area right along Fort Loudon Lake.
9950 S. Northshore Drive
Knoxville, TN 37922
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Alcoaway Optimist Park features baseball fields, basketball courts, 0.3 mile loop, a playground, and covered picnic areas.
2022 Belt Road
Knoxville, TN 37920
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Alex Haley Square is a part of Morningside Park in east Knoxville. The park is renown across the United States for having the only 12 foot high bronze statue of author and Pulitzer prize winner Alex Haley. Haley is best known for his book "Roots," in which he traced his origins back to Africa. His book was made into an acclaimed television mini-series.
Alice Bell Park features 6 baseball/softball fields with lights, restrooms, concessions, a playground, and a batting cage.
Ashley Nicole Dream Playground, Knoxville's first totally accessible playground and winner of the 2005 Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association's Best Facility Award, is located in Caswell Park, across from the softball complex.
2065 Rifle Range Drive
Knoxville, TN 37918
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Babe Ruth Park is one acre and features one basketball court, a picnic table, a playground, and open space.
The park features 6 baseball/softball fields with lights, a playground, a football field, a walking track, batting cages, and a new greenway (Northwest Greenway) which connects the ballfields to Victor Ashe Park and Northwest Middle School Park. Field 6 also has extra green space in the outfield that is utilized for football practice.
Ball Camp Park is 6 acres and features picnic shelters and restrooms.
8734 Ball Camp Pike
Knoxville, TN 37931
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Ball Camp Soccer Complex is 21 acres and features 9 soccer fields, concessions, and restrooms.
1831 Hitching Post Drive
Knoxville, TN 37931
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This one acre park features picnic tables, a playground, a basketball court and has benches for visitors to sit on.
Bearden Middle School Ballfields are owned by Knox County Schools and maintained by the City of Knoxville. The track and tennis courts are open to public recreation, provided that there is not a previously scheduled event for the facility.
Located in West Knoxville, this greenway is a westward extension of Third Creek Greenway. Many historic markers along the greenway tell the history of Bearden Village. This route is 2.1 miles and is used for walking, running, bicycling, and walking dogs. This greenway connects to Third Creek Greenway, West High School and Bearden Elementary School.
Beverly Park features a par-3 golf course, 0.6 mile natural trail, clubhouse and 0.6 mile loop.
5311 Beverly Park Circle
Knoxville, TN 37918
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This park was an avenue space between two streets that had enough land to support a small park. Plenty of new trees line the park and the whole area is grassed. There is a playground area and picnic tables for the local families in the Whittle Springs area. The park is located between Boright Avenue and Boright Place.
Bower Field features baseball fields, a playground and a covered picnic area.
8744 Chapman Highway
Knoxville, TN 37920
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This park features 5 acres of open space for visitors to play on.
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