Johnson City Parks & Recreation, TN

08/31/2026

𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹! 🎬🍿✨

Grab your blankets, bring your favorite movie snacks, and join us for our FREE three-week movie series featuring fun for the whole family!

🎥 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱
📅 Saturday, Sept. 12
📍 TVA Credit Union Ballpark

🎥 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗚𝘂𝗻
📅 Thursday, Sept. 24
📍 King Commons Park
⭐ Special partnership with Stars & Stripes Cinemas, Downtown Johnson City, and ETSU as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday!

🎥 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘅𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗲
📅 Saturday, Oct. 10
📍 Winged Deer Park’s Goulding Amphitheatre

Each event begins at 6 p.m. with games, arts and crafts, and giveaways before the movie lights up the big screen at sunset, approximately 7:30 p.m. 🌅🎞️

We can’t wait to see you at the park for some unforgettable nights at the movies! 🍿🌟

08/28/2026

🏀 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲-𝟮𝟳 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲! 🏀

Get ready to Play All Out this basketball season! Our Youth Basketball League focuses on introducing fundamental skills, building teamwork and encouraging active fun in a supportive environment. 🙌

👶 Ages 3-5: Co-ed
🏀 Grades 1-11: Boys and girls leagues

Players will be placed with the Johnson City elementary school team they currently attend. Non-city residents will be assigned to teams at the discretion of our Athletics staff. All games and practices will be held locally at elementary school and community center gymnasiums.

💲 Cost: $35/residents | $45/non-residents
⚠️ A late fee will be applied beginning Oct. 14.
📅 Registration closes Oct. 28

Team activities will take place on any two of the following days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday.

👉 𝗧𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝟰𝟮𝟯-𝟮𝟴𝟯-𝟱𝟴𝟮𝟮 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻!
https://loom.ly/ShvELyw

Don’t miss your chance to hit the court and have a ball this season! 🏀

08/28/2026

🖌️ 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘆!

Experience the beauty of Shodo, the traditional Japanese art of calligraphy. More than just writing, Shodo is a mindful practice that encourages creativity, focus, and self-expression.

In this free workshop, you'll receive a brief introduction to Japanese calligraphy before learning basic brush strokes and creating meaningful Japanese characters using a brush and ink.

📅 Wednesday, Sept. 2
🕚 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
📍 Langston Centre, 315 Elm St.
👥 Open to all ages
💲 FREE

𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻!
🔗 https://loom.ly/Zik2ff8

For more information, call 423-434-5785.

Japan Outreach Initiative

08/28/2026

🏆 Congratulations to Danny Williams, the newest inductee into the Parks and Recreation Wall of Fame! 🏆

Williams was honored Thursday night at the Langston Centre during our 43rd annual awards ceremony — a tradition celebrating the volunteers who give so much to our community. Selected by a nominating committee from names submitted by past inductees, Williams joins an incredible legacy of Wall of Fame honorees.

We also celebrated several other outstanding individuals and groups recognized for their volunteer efforts this year. Swipe through the gallery to relive the highlights from a special night honoring those who make our parks and programs shine! 📸
Congratulations to all of our 2026 award recipients. Thank you for all you do! 👏

For the full news release, click the link in the comments section.

08/27/2026

🥾🌲 Our trails and parks getting some national attention! 🌲🥾

Our parks and trails were recently featured in an article highlighting Johnson City as one of the Top Retirement Cities Where Hiking Trails Are Part of Everyday Life for Outdoor Lovers! 🎉

From scenic mountain trails to beautiful parks, it’s easy to see why Johnson City is a great place to get outside and .

👀 Check out the article below to see what they had to say!

These retirement cities put hikers close to mountain trails, river bluffs, and forest paths—while adding local culture and everyday retiree appeal.

08/26/2026

📚 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 📚

Discover the rich and complex history of Black Americans through engaging weekly discussions at the Langston Centre. Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding of history or connect with others through meaningful conversation, these free classes offer an opportunity to learn, reflect, and grow.

📅 Mondays starting Sept. 14
🕑 2-3:30 p.m. or 5:30-7:00 p.m.
📍 Langston Centre, 315 Elm St.
👥 Ages 16+
💲 FREE

𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝟰𝟮𝟯-𝟰𝟯𝟰-𝟱𝟳𝟴𝟱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.
🔗 https://loom.ly/4CvTwjA

08/25/2026

💪✨ 𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗡𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗖𝗜𝗥𝗖𝗨𝗜𝗧 ✨💪

Looking to build strength, improve balance and boost your cardiovascular endurance? SilverSneakers Circuit is a low-impact class designed to help you feel stronger and more confident while staying active! 🙌

This class incorporates upper-body strengthening and is a great fit for participants with consistent agility, coordination and balance skills.

📅 Tuesdays: 8:45 a.m. & 10 a.m.
📅 Wednesdays: 9 a.m.
📅 Thursdays: 10 a.m.
📅 Fridays: 8:45 a.m.
📍 Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St.
👟 Ages 50+
💲 $3/person

🎉 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗦𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀®, 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿&𝗙𝗶𝘁® 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲® 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀!

Ready to get moving? Join us and !

📞 For more information, call 423-434-5758.

08/25/2026

🔦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗜𝗞𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 🔦

Ready to see nature in a whole new light? Join us for The Hikeadelic Experience and discover the wild, wonderful world of fluorescent nature! 🌿✨

ETSU graduate students will be stationed along this short hike to help with nature IDs and showcase some of the coolest natural items that fluoresce under blacklight. Blacklight flashlights will be available to share, but bring your own if you have one to see the grooviest psychedelic colors! 🪻💜🦋

📅 Friday, Sept. 4
⏰ 7:45–9 p.m.
📍 Buffalo Mountain Park, 570 High Ridge Rd. — The Noggin Trailhead
💲 FREE!
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages

🚗 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗶𝗽: Please consider carpooling or parking in the upper loop and taking Deerstone Trail to the starting point.
✨ 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿: Hip people wear tie-dye! ✌️🌈

For more information, call 423-283-5821.

| WJHL WCYB Johnson City Press

08/24/2026

💻 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲!

It's never too late to learn something new! Join us for 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝗮 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝟴-𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 designed to help adults ages 55+ gain confidence using a computer in a friendly, supportive, and slow-paced environment.

By the end of the course, you'll feel more comfortable using a computer for communication, finding information, and completing everyday tasks.

📅 Wednesdays starting Sept. 9
🕝 2:30–3:30 p.m.
📍 Langston Centre (315 Elm St.)
💲 FREE
👥 Ages 55+

📞 To register, call 423-434-5785 or click the link below.
🔗https://loom.ly/BuH6m_A

We look forward to helping you build new skills and confidence! 💙

08/21/2026

🏅 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴!🏅

This Sunday is the final day to register for the First District Tennessee Senior Olympics! Don’t miss your chance to get active, have fun and compete alongside fellow athletes. 💪

Dennis Bockemeier has participated in several Senior Olympics, and he’s sharing why you should sign up and give it a try this year! 🏆

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀:
🏌️ Golf – Sept. 3
🏀 Basketball – Sept. 11
🎳 Bowling – Sept. 15 & 18
🥒 Pickleball – Sept. 23 & 25
🏓 Table Tennis – Sept. 30
🥌 Shuffleboard – Oct. 1
🏊 Swimming – Oct. 6
🎯 Co****le – Oct. 7
🏃 Track & Field – Oct. 10

📅 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: Aug. 23
💲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: $40 per person (additional fees apply for golf and track & field)
👥 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝟱𝟬+

Participants from Carter, Greene, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington counties are invited to join the fun!

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿.
🔗 https://loom.ly/8ExjuyE

📞 For more information, call 423-434-5750.