Lakeshore is a wonderful public park situated along the Tennessee River and offering some…read morespectacular views of the Smoky Mountains. I finally got a chance to come here with my neighbor and her toddler on a weekday and I was surprised how many kids were at the playground. However, we never felt crowded here and there are several playgrounds in the park, with one being in a slightly wooded section. Besides children's playgrounds, the park offers extensive greenways, sports facilities, and even, event spaces. Sports facilities include: baseball/softball fields, soccer field and an outdoor fitness center. On my next visit, I'm going to explore even more of the greenways and try to find the steel sculpture in the park called the "Quantum Embrace." Know before you go: 1) Lakeshore is open daily: 6 am - 10 pm 2) Plenty of parking spaces 3) There are public restrooms onsite 4) Events at the park hosted by the Roots & Revelry Group. Some events coming up are Paint & Sip (April 28th) and Mahjong in Garden (May 12th)

Gorgeous park! They have all kinds of sports courts including pickleball. Perfect place to take a…read morewalk, work out, or just chill by the lake.

This is a really cool hiking spot. The fort itself ain't all that but if you are looking for a spot…read moreto hike with a nice view and hood destination at the end it's a nice spot We parked at the first lot on fort Dickerson road and then went up the path to the left. It's well maintained in the most part (one fallen tree but nothing too difficult to get around). It's about a mile ish there and back but drops you at an old quarry with amazing blue water that you can swim in or kayak. 5/5 would recommend to a friend!

Nice place for a walk. It is free, peaceful, and maintained…read more I took a walking path not knowing where it would let out. Nice hike, but hard to find by car.

I grew up on this park.Literally. I was up the road in one of the nearby subdivisions and somewhere…read morein the mid 80's started going here. Scout camp. Basketball. Walking the dog. Fishing. Breaking my arm. Cooking out. I give 5 stars solely on the strength of great memories playing ball with friends on summer afternoons. Holidays used to attract big parties of people to the park to add more bodies to the games. There's a nice little trail between the area behind the pool and Admiral Park down the street (the frisbee golf place). I never went to the pool outside of scout camp days, so I can't say much about it. I remember it being hell, but it's a public pool. What can I expect? It gets busy, it appears, so it must be OK.

Love this park. There is a trial in the back that leads out to the water. We love exploring this…read morewooded area. If you go all the way it leads to the disc golf park as well. Brody and I love catching the sunset in the water. They also have a basketball court, tennis courts and a paved walking trail as well.

I am so glad I discovered this! It connects to downtown and cedar bluff! I love finding new…read moregreenways. It's not as populated so great for people that want to go for a run dressing like a bum. The scenery is similar to the third creek greenway but this has so many routes so you can go somewhere else for each run!

Bring a friend/partner here, I wouldn't come alone. (the first time I moved here to knox they…read morewarned me something bad had happened to this female that was running alone). It's a very neat park, lots of routes to take, some parts are thick in the woods area and then some routes take you out by the city by cedar bluff area. I love how you can rent bikes at the parking lot area. If you want a good long run/bike I would recommend this park.

Was more than I thought. Great experience. Small parking area. A little hard to get out of but…read moreworth it.

I never met a waterfall that I didn't like. We did a driving tour along Little River in Great Smoky…read moreMountains National Park to see if we could spot some wildlife. The Sinks is a lovely waterfall along the river. There is a small parking lot with about a dozen spaces where we found parking. An observation area is a short walk from parking. A sign describes the area and that the falls were manmade. During the late 1800's the river was used to transport logs/timber to the nearby town of Elkmont. After a storm, flood waters caused a jam in the river. Dynamite was used to restore water flow. The blast resulted in a twist in the river and creation of the waterfall. A set of stone steps leads up a hill, offering lovey views of the falls. There are dozens of waterfalls in the Park. Sinks is one of the few that is drivable, which is great for people that cannot hike. I picked up a Waterfalls map at the visitor center that I found interesting and informative. Parking passes are required to park in the lot. There are no amenities at the falls. Plan 15-30 minutes for a stop and photos.

This park is great. I love taking a walk through there! There's always critters running around!read more

This park is very beautiful and the disc golf course is a nice challenge the down side theirs a dog…read moreportion of this park on the side of the beginning of the course and some nasty people let their dogs roam free and let them poop all over the practice course makes it uncomfortable for others who don't even own a dog please pick up your family pets mess and not on my shoe

What a wonderful place to spend a morning or afternoon! The trails are clean and well maintained,…read moreand there are plenty of them! The ponds, streams, wooden bridges and river add to the beautiful ambiance. Parking is $5 and is done via your smart phone.

Ijams Nature Center is decent. There is a $5 parking fee. They allow leashed pets on the property…read morehowever they are not allowed in the nature center. There are trails to walk. They were okay. I got bored with them and didn't stay long. They do have a a high ropes course that looked neat if you are into that. I would have been okay to pay the parking fee if I would have stayed there longer.

The World's Fair Park in downtown Knoxville is a historic and active public space built for the…read more1982 World's Fair. It is home to iconic landmarks like the Sunsphere, a 266-foot gold-domed observation tower, and the Tennessee Amphitheater. Today, the park serves as a hub for major festivals, community gatherings, and recreation. Very welcoming space, lots to enjoy, always busy! The sphere is a focal point, when you go through Knoxville on I-40.

The historic World's Fair Park in Knoxville is lovely in the Spring. Dogwoods and other flowering…read moretrees were in bloom during my visit. The Park was at the center of the 1982 World's Fair. Today, the park is a beautiful green space for residents and visitors. The Sunsphere and the Amphitheater are the only remaining structures from the World's Fair in the park. The Sunsphere is opened to visitors. The Amphitheater was shuttered for the winter and in need of a facelift. Several interesting architectural features (posts and statue) are located throughout the park. A colorful bridge passes over the park and waterway. The Park is filled with accessible walkways, a water feature/fountain. A rail trail passes through the park for walkers and runners. We found free parking at the south side of the park. I did not see restroom facilities. Dogs on leases are allowed everywhere except in the fountain area.

Great park for a picnic and enjoy the beautiful view! Lots of benches to sit on by the man made…read moretrail. Great for dogs! The park itself is in a high class neighborhood and it seems like everyone knows each other by the way the stopped and chatted with each other. Friendly environment, trash cans available and parking.

Cool place to have a picnic. BEAUTIFUL VIEW. I don't live in Knoxville but will definitely be back…read morefor this park!

Concord Park might have my favorite bench in Knoxville. It overlooks the water, feels super…read morepeaceful, and is the perfect spot to just sit, tan, and read for a bit. Bonus: there's a taco truck nearby if you get hungry, which honestly makes it even better. Low-key one of my favorite places to unwind.

Great dog park. They have walking trails, ball, throwing areas, grassy areas and even a dog…read moreswimming area complete with a dog dock.