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Knoxville, TN USA
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Knoxville city guide featuring Knoxville, Tennessee (TN) parks, Knoxville gardens, Concord Park, Lakeshore and Tyson parklands, House Mountain, University of Tennessee, public, walks, and general Knoxville, TN, USA parks and gardens information.
Knoxville Parks and Gardens - Last updated 12/11/2009.
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Knoxville Parks, Knoxville Gardens and Knoxville Arboretums
(Knoxville, Tennessee - TN, USA)
Knoxville is home to an abundance of luscious, green spaces, parks and gardens, ensuring that residents and visitors to Knoxville can enjoy the beautiful and scenic surroundings of the city. With a plethora of activities on offer in Knoxville's parks and gardens, visitors can take part in everything from hiking, biking and canoeing to baseball, swimming and fishing.
There are a number of child-friendly parks in Knoxville, while pets are also frequently welcomed, making the city's natural retreats ideal for family days out and picnics. Here are some of Knoxville's most popular parks and gardens.
Knoxville Parks and Gardens: Concord Park - 10901 South Northshore Drive, West Knoxville, Knoxville, Tennessee (TN), 37922-5552, USA
Tel: +1 865 966 9111
Situated in West Knoxville, Concord Park is a popular favorite for its excellent recreational facilities including soccer fields, baseball and softball fields and volleyball area, while those who enjoy the water can make use of the marina and a yacht club. Additional activities at this 500-acre / 200-hectare park include walking on the numerous trails, swimming, fishing and junior golf.
Knoxville parks and gardens open: daily
Knoxville parks and gardens admission: free
Knoxville Parks and Gardens: Lakeshore Park - 6410 Northshore Drive, West Knoxville, Knoxville, Tennessee (TN), 37919-8655, USA
Tel: +1 865 602 7807
A great place to relax, this 60-acre / 24-hectare park in West Knoxville offers beautiful surroundings in which to hike or bike. Also featuring a number of baseball and softball fields and a children's playground, Lakeshore is a wonderful place to explore.
Knoxville parks and gardens open: daily
Knoxville parks and gardens admission: free
Knoxville Parks and Gardens: House Mountain - 9601 Hogskin Road, East Knoxville, Knoxville, Tennessee (TN), 37901, USA
Tel: +1 865 215 2346
This is a 500-acre / 200-hectare park offering stunning views of the Smoky Mountains. The grounds here reach a top elevation of 2,100 feet / 640 meters above sea level, making it the county's highest point. Popular among hikers, there are numerous scenic trails around Knoxville's House Mountain, spanning more than 3 miles / 5 km.
Knoxville parks and gardens open: daily
Knoxville parks and gardens admission: free
Knoxville Parks and Gardens: University of Tennessee Gardens - 382 Neyland Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee (TN), 37902-2415, USA
Tel: +1 865 525 4555
Boasting more than 1,400 species of herbaceous and landscape plants suitable for the East Tennessee climate, Knoxville's University of Tennessee Gardens provide visitors with a wonderful opportunity to enjoy some of America's native plants. The gardens are also host to the annual TenneSelect Program and All-America Flower Trials.
Knoxville parks and gardens open: daily
Knoxville parks and gardens admission: free
Knoxville Parks and Gardens: Tyson Park - 2351 Kingston Pike, West Knoxville, Knoxville, Tennessee (TN), 37919-3312, USA
Tel: +1 865 215 2346
The perfect place for a picnic in Knoxville, this park encompasses the Third Creek Greenway and the Tyson Tennis Clubhouse, making it popular among sports fans. Other facilities at Tyson Park include 14 tennis courts and eight picnic shelters, while the kids will enjoy the children's sand pit and the largest children's play structure in town.
Knoxville parks and gardens open: daily
Knoxville parks and gardens admission: free
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