Love this scenic trail! Paved and definitely stroller-friendly. There is shade from the many trees,…read moregorgeous greenery and flowers, an abundance of convenient parking areas, and of course, water views the entire way. Ducks galore gather in warmer months and you can even take in the rowing competitions. Pop into Adventures Outdoors to rent a paddleboard, bike, kayak, or even waterbike to explore in the water next to the greenway. There is also a great playground and pavilion next to Adventures Outdoors (immediately off the greenway), as is Calhoun's for yummy BBQ a little further down. No matter where this trail takes you, you are bound to get a great view during your workout. Just be careful with littles who may not be able to swim yet, as there is not much separation between the trail and the water. Have fun!

If you are staying in Oakridge and an avid runner, you must come here to try their Greenway! It's…read morewell paved, lots of people running or walking by, rowing nearby, and a feeding area for ducks, geese, and swans. There's a nearby power plant, that's the visible stack visible in the background. The clinch river is really pretty especially during sunset with the pink hues. I went in mid-April and there were a couple bugs around but nothing that was too terrible. The Greenway is also shaded by the many surrounding trees, so I wouldn't worry so much about the sun. Great place to unwind and take in the nature sights.

I'm crushing on this greenway. I find myself visiting again and again. When I'm not on the trail…read moreall I can do is think about when I can come back. Awww... But seriously. I think it's quite possibly the best in Knoxville. First of all, It's looooooong. This trail earns some stripes for being more than a little tikes loop. You pass through so many great neighborhoods. Its scenic. You see bridges, benches, blooms, brooks, and..what..they got bamboo over here? So many people hop on this trail. It's a great way to meet your fellow runner, biker, jogger, trail lover, neighbor. The only thing I will say is..they could do some more clean up with the unsightly brush. It's odd because there are parts of the trail that are meticulously maintained and then other parts are a hot mess. The overgrown bushes, the piles of cinder, the slush of sticks and leaves is way too reckless on trail as popular as this.

This was my fetish during the summer. When I discovered this I wanted to be on it every day and I…read moredid. I spent every morning starting at the beginning of the trail on neyland near the new condos and got my cardio in until the end of this greenway. It was an amazing 13 miles. You can only imagine how happy I was to be able to pig out that summer and gain nothing. My formula for the summer was the more cardio = the more food.

The first time we went to this park was to check out the historical Friendship Bell and have a…read morepicnic. The trails and stream are on flat terrain easy to navigate with littles, strollers, wagons, wheelchairs, etc. we searched for the playground but couldn't find it. Doh! If you are looking for the same, park at the rear of the library lot or in the OR Rec Center lot, as the playground is right behind. The Friendship Bell commemorates the workers of the Manhattan Project and it's a good thing to check off your list once. I don't know that we need to go back until/unless our kids learn about it in school. The park has a great amphitheater which frequently hosts live music, concerts, and festivals. The playground next to it is great for kids 2-5. Low to the ground, slides aren't as steep, and some developmental equipment for those of the younger age. Baby swings available and a nearby pavilion. Tons of shaded benches to keep an eye on your kiddos. The playground is a stone's throw from the library and the pretty courtyard with a fountain.

This park is quite nice. There are some beautiful of trees as well as a few newer trees that have…read morebeen planted. I would hope they plant even more to give better coverage to the trail that goes around the park. I walked here every morning on my recent visit. Most mornings there were a few joggers and people walking their dogs. The trail is gravel for the most part. A few short sections are sidewalk. It would be nice to have some trail markers that show distance on the trail. There is some signage about the park near the bell. Farther down the trail behind the senior center is a large playground and a place that appears to host live music. Overall this park is pretty amazing. I plan on coming back on my next visit

Pretty area. We just had family photos taken here and found some scenic spots...once we found the…read moreactual park that is. ;-) It is definitely a hidden gem tucked beyond a winding, narrow road. Plenty of areas for kayaking, fishing, and swimming. Picnic areas and some covered areas as well. We were saddened by the amount of trash all over the place. Not sure if this is the norm, as we have only been here once thus far.

I found this quite by accident, lost one day meandering between Farragut and Hardin Valley. It's…read morekind of a hidden little spot, no signs directing you there. Plenty big enough lake, there are trails, boat ramp, a small pier to fish or swim off of. I saw folks swimming, boating, kayaking, sun bathing and riding jet skis on my trip out today. There are hours when it's closed with a gate that's locked. Looked like there were plenty of fish hopping along the surface too. Pretty nifty little find.

Morningside Park is pretty spread out in the area. There seems to be two parts of the park, which…read morecan be rather confusing for a tourist trying to find the Alex Healy statue. After driving around, we came across the playground area that also displayed Alex Healy's statue. He is the author of "Roots." It's a lovely statue of him and it's really big! There is no graffiti or damages to his statue, which is always a good thing! There is a lovely playground next to it and it has lots of things for kids to do! There are swings and slides and monkey bars for them to use. There isn't any shade in that area, which is a bummer so make sure you keep cool with an umbrella, sunglasses, and water! There is parking on the street above on Dandridge St.

Saturday July 12, 2014...I took a One Day road trip from Nashville with my hubby Tony and daughter…read moreNoel and we opted to head towards KNOXVILLE..our goal is too see as much of the city as possible on our ONE DAY mini vacation ...on a budget...My goal was a family of 3 to have fun on $150 or less...so the drive from Nashville took us 3 hrs one way.. We located Morningside Park quite easily off Dandridge Ave..I just plugged the directions in to my Google Maps app on my android and Gertrude (the name of my phone) guided us there quickly from our luncheon off Central Ave. We went strictly to see the Alex Haley statue located there in the Haley Heritage Square. This park is large and the entire area is FREE. We found parking easily and entered into the area of the park where the Statue is located. It is very nice but remember on a HOT SUNNY day, like today..Don't touch the statue YOU WILL GET BURNED...just a little FYI in case you wanted to climb on it for a photo or put a small child near it for a photo opportunity..just be careful it will BURN YOU or THEM... I was surprised to learn that my 18 yr old daughter has NEVER SEEN the ROOTS SAGA...I am a bad mommy..I have to make sure she sees it and soon!!! IT is a terrific Story of a True family that needs to be heard.. If you are in the area visiting Knoxville, put this Wonderful FREE site on your MUST DO LIST...and enjoy...the park is nice and set up for picnicking if you choose..

Cute little lake. Not too special it's not very clean. But there is a park where you can eat your…read morelunch

Nothing fancy.... Adequate camp sites, but tables and fire pits are on the wrong side of camper at…read moresome sites

Beautiful park, but you better be careful with wild animals , A tiger appeared in that park on…read more9/10/20. Things of 2020

There is no shortage of amazing places to get outdoors in Knoxville. Forks of the River is…read moreabsolutely one of those amazing places. It is often overlooked by Ijams because it is so close. But this gem is just minutes from downtown and you should definitely pay attention to it. Not only are there trails for hikers and cyclists at all skill levels, but the views that this place offers looking out over the river atop high bluffs are beautiful and all home to an abundance of wildlife and songbird activity. Mark your calendar for the July explosion of color when the sunflower fields are in bloom, aiming their bright yellow faces towards the sun. It's breathtaking and something that you just have to see in person. You will forget that you are minutes away from the heart of downtown. The trails and fields are very well maintained. You should also be aware that the Wildlife Management Area is an active hunting area managed by the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency.

A 12-acre park located in Powell with an ADA walkway, a nature path, a native plants garden, a…read morebirding platform, a kayak rest stop on Beaver Creek, and a natural setting for observing wildlife