Parks & Nature
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 and gardens located within the heart of the city.
Alex Haley Statue - Haley Heritage Square
Read Full StoryAlex Haley Square is a part of Morningside Park in east Knoxville. The park is renown across the United States for having the only 13 foot tall bronze statue of author and Pulitzer prize winner Alex…
Ashley Nicole's Dream Playground
Read Full StoryThe Dream Playground is fully accessible, designed especially for children with physical challenges. The playground consists of three major structures that allow kids in wheelchairs to play…
Chilhowee Park and Exposition Center
Read Full StoryChilhowee Park is an 80-acre venue that can accomodate multiple events, both inside and outside. It has a 4,500 seat amphitheater, suitable for concerts. The Jacob Building is a two-story exhibition…
Dogwood Arts Festival (April)
Read Full StoryThe best 17 days in April! Celebrate spring with special events throughout Knox County including art shows, crafts fairs, delicious food and live music plus more than 60 miles of landscaping and…
Fort Kid
Read Full StoryThis 12,000-square-foot playground accommodates about 250 children at one time. Fort Kid was constructed totally by nearly 3,000 volunteers from all over the Knoxville area, the biggest…
Ijams Nature Center
Read Full StoryIjams Nature Center is a wildlife sanctuary and environmental education center encompassing more than 160 acres of protected woodlands and meadows and the reclaimed Mead's Quarry site, all open for…
James Agee Park
Read Full StoryDedicated in April of 2005, this park is at the heart of the Fort Sanders neighborhood that James Agee memorialized in his Pulitzer Prize winning novel, "A Death in the Family." A beautiful park…
Knoxville Botanical Gardens & Arboretum
Read Full StoryA 44-acre "secret garden" that is preserved and restored for the benefit and enjoyment of the public with historic landscape that has been carefully restored and expanded.
Knoxville Skate Park
Read Full StoryDevelopment of the Knoxville Skatepark is a public-private partnership between the City of Knoxville and Knox County Parks & Recreation departments and hundreds of skateboard enthusiasts who have…
Knoxville Zoo
Read Full StoryOne of the top zoological parks in the Southeast with internationally renowned preservation and breeding program. The Zoo features more than 230 species and 800 animals in natural habitats…
