Community Programming

      Parks and Recreation Director

      Sheryl Ely
      sely@knoxvilletn.gov
      (865) 215-4311

      Lakeshore Park
      5930 Lyons View Pike
      Knoxville, TN 37919

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      The Parks and Recreation Department provides several programs to enhance the Knoxville area and the lives of Knoxville citizens! Take a look below to see what is available.

      Continue scrolling down to see programs listed by facilities such as Rec Centers, Senior Centers, Pools, Arts & Crafts Center, and Parks. Plus take a look at other programs to help the community including Adopt-A-Park, Community Heritage Programs of Memorial Benches or Trees, Recreation Challenge Grants, and Programs in the Parks.

      Quick links to see programs sorted by
      REC CENTERS  |  SENIOR CENTERS  |  POOLS  |  ARTS  |  OTHER


      PROGRAMS AVAILABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS

      Effective 12/26/2020 - all indoor programming is canceled (except After School Program) until February 1st.

      Under 18 Adults (18 +) Seniors
      • After-School Program
      • KORE Summer Camp
      • Athletics: Baseball / Softball, Girls 14U Softball, Basketball, Football
      • Learn to Swim Classes
      • Dance
      • Knoxville Arts & Fine Crafts Center
      • KORE Mobile Outreach      		 • Knoxville Community Band
      • Dynamic Programs (adults with disabilities)
      • Athletics: Baseball, Softball, Basketball, Kickball, Volleyball, Pickleball
      • Open Gym (Basketball)
      • Open Volleyball
      • Weight Rooms
      • Knoxville Arts & Fine Crafts Center
      • Aqua Zumba (Tues/Thurs evenings at Adaptive Center Pool)
      		 • Swim Classes
      • Knoxville Arts & Fine Crafts Center
      • Senior Fun Softball (this is not a City of Knoxville webpage)
      • View Senior Center Calendars below
      (List above shows highlighted programs.  Many more programs are offered at our facilities and parks. See information below for calendars for each site.)

      PROGRAMS AVAILABLE AT EACH RECREATION CENTER

      Effective 12/26/2020 - all indoor programming is canceled (except After School Program) until February 1st.

      Center Name Knox Location Programs Available
      Cal Johnson Recreation Center
      507 Hall of Fame Dr., 37915 | 865-522-3177
      		 Downtown Monthly Schedule [PDF]
      Cecil Webb Recreation Center
      923 Baker Ave., 37920 | 865-577-0651
      		 South Monthly Schedule [PDF]
      Christenberry Community Center
      931 Oglewood Ave., 37917 | 865-637-5991
      		 North Monthly Schedule [PDF]
      Cumberland Estates Recreation Center
      4529 Silverhill Dr., 37921 | 865-588-3442
      		 Northwest Monthly Schedule [PDF]
      Deane Hill Recreation Center
      7414 Deane Hill Dr., 37919 | 865-690-0781
      		 West Monthly Schedule [PDF]
      Dr. E.V. Davidson Community Center
      3124 Wilson Ave, 37914 | 865-971-4746
      		 East Monthly Schedule [PDF]
      Inskip-Norwood Recreation Center
      301 Inskip Dr, 37912 | 865-687-6321
      		 North Monthly Schedule [PDF]
      Lonsdale Community Center (Closed as of 1/1/2021)
      2700 Gloria Garner St., 37921 | 865-546-0696
      		 West Facility Closed as of 1/1/2021
      Milton Roberts Recreation Center (Closed for renovations)
      5900 Asheville Hwy., 37924 | 865-546-1315
      		 East Closed for renovations
      Richard Leake Recreation Center
      3511 Alice Bell Rd., 37917 | 865-525-2031
      		 East Monthly Schedule [PDF]
      West Haven Recreation Center
      3622 Sisk Rd., 37921 | 865-546-1315
      		 Northwest Monthly Schedule [PDF]


      PROGRAMS AVAILABLE AT EACH SENIOR CENTER

      SENIOR CENTERS ARE CLOSED & SENIOR PROGRAMMING IS CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO COVID-19 (Effective 3-16-2020)

      Center Name Knox Location Programs Available
      Larry Cox Senior Center
      3109 Ocoee Trail, 37917 | 865-546-1700
      		 North Monthly Schedule [PDF]
      South Knoxville Community Center
      522 Maryville Pk., 37920 | 865-573-3575
      		 South Monthly Schedule [PDF]


      PROGRAMS AVAILABLE AT EACH POOL

      Effective 12/26/2020 - all indoor programming is canceled (except After School Program) until February 1st.

      Pool Name Knox Location Programs Available
      Adaptive Center Indoor Pool
      Knoxville Adaptive Recreation Center - 2235 Dandridge Ave., 37915 | 865-525-9080
      		 East Click here to visit webpage for more info
      Elmer Brine Indoor Pool
      South Knoxville Community Center  - 522 Maryville Pike, 37920 | 865-579-3122
      		 South Click here to visit webpage for more info
      Ed Cothren Outdoor Pool
      Malcolm-Martin Park - 1737 Reynolds St., 37921 | 865-544-7840
      		 Northwest Click here to visit webpage for more info
      Inskip Outdoor Pool
      Inskip Park - 4204 Bruhin Road, 37912 | 865-687-9919
      		 North Click here to visit webpage for more info


      PROGRAMS AVAILABLE AT KNOXVILLE ARTS & FINE CRAFTS CENTER

      Effective 12/26/2020 - all indoor programming is canceled (except After School Program) until February 1st.

      Center Name Knox Location Programs Available
      Knoxville Arts & Fine Crafts Center
      1127 N. Broadway, Suite B, 37917 | 865-523-1401
      		 North Current Catalog
      Register for Classes


      PROGRAMS TO HELP THE COMMUNITY

      Adopt-A-Park Program
      Adopt a ParkAdopt-a-park, offered by the City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department, is aimed at significantly improving the environmental and aesthetic quality of our parks and greenways through generating a strong sense of ownership and responsibility within them. Through the Adopt-a-Park program businesses, park users, and various community groups can take an active role in beautifying our community and supporting Knoxville’s park system.
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      Community Heritage Program
      Community Heritage Bench The Community Heritage Program offers a way to honor a friend or memorialize a loved one through a heritage bench or a heritage tree in a city park or along a greenway for all patrons to enjoy. The Parks and Recreation Department has many beautiful greenways and parks that would be the perfect place to commemorate your loved one.
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      Recreation Challenge Grant
      Grant PromoThe City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department offers an annual Challenge Grant Program, which provides grants to non-profit projects associated with public parks or recreation facilities within the City limits. The grants are available to 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(6) status community groups, homeowner associations, schools, Scout troops and other organizations. Recipients of a challenge grant will be reimbursed 50 percent of the cost of a single project, up to $2,500.
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      Programs in the Parks
      Programs in ParksThe City of Knoxville has experienced a growing demand for the use of parks and greenways by a variety of commercial and non-profit entities, including health/fitness providers, dog trainers, yoga instructors, and other outdoor professional service providers. The goal of programs in the parks is 1.) To encourage recreation and leisure opportunities in City of Knoxville Park, Greenway and Corridor Spaces; 2.) To increase communication of the Programs in the Parks opportunities with Knoxville Citizens; 3.) To promote successful partnerships between the department and local program providers; 4.) To continue to increase and encourage outdoor recreation participation and improve overall health and wellness for ALL ages; and 5.) To implement a process that ensures the safety of patrons through educating providers on importance of certifications, liability insurance and program participation waivers.
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      Anyone needing a disability accommodation to be able to attend should contact Stephanie Cook at scook@knoxvilletn.gov or 865-215-2034. To request an English interpreter, contact Title VI Coordinator Tatia M. Harris at 865-215-2831.