Knox County Parks & Rec

09/25/2026

Welcome to the Kingdom of Play! Stop by and see us at Safety City today for the 9th annual Teachers as Parents Roll & Read! 🏰👑🐉

09/24/2026

Stop by the New Harvest Farmers Market tonight at 5 PM to check out our last Sustainability Workshop of the year! 🦜

Master Gardener Wendell and his wife will be giving us a lesson on backyard biodiversity before we build and paint our very own gourd birdhouses to take home!

Stop by our booth to sign up in person, or register here:
https://knoxcountyparks.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs?leaguesid=271

09/24/2026

Backyard Biodiversity is happening TODAY during the New Harvest Farmers Market! 🐦🌱

Join Master Gardener Wendell from 5:00 – 6:30 PM for a hands-on workshop about supporting more biodiversity in your own backyard. You’ll also get to make your own gourd birdhouse to take home! 🌻

Come learn something new, get creative, and take home something for your backyard!

🎟️ $15 per person
🌿 Register at the link below, or stop by our booth at the market to register in person! https://knoxcountyparks.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs?leaguesid=271

Bring a little more life to your backyard!🌿

We’re wrapping up our Sustainability Workshop Series with Backyard Biodiversity, where you’ll learn how to create a landscape that supports birds, pollinators, insects, and other wildlife. 🐦🪺 Join Master Gardener Wendell for an evening of practical tips, hands-on learning, and a take-home project you can put to use in your own yard: an all natural birdhouse made from a gourd!

Ready to give your backyard a boost? Register today! Scan the QR code or visit: https://knoxcountyparks.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs?leaguesid=271

📍 New Harvest Community Building
📅 Thursday, September 24 | 5: 00 – 6:30 PM
$15 | Ages 16+

Need an accommodation? Visit: https://www.knoxcounty.org/accessibility

09/22/2026

Discover natives in nature. 🌿

Join the Knox County Master Gardeners for a free half-mile guided nature walk at Collier Preserve and learn how to spot the difference in native and invasive plants!🌾

📅 Saturday, October 24
🕘 9:00 AM
📍 Collier Preserve (316 W. Emory Rd., Powell)

Meet at the Info Kiosk in the park and don’t forget to bring a friend!

09/21/2026

Our team is excited to begin construction of the Hardin Valley Community Building next week, starting on Monday, September 28.

Please be patient with us as we work to make Knox County a beautiful place to stay and play in the great outdoors!

09/17/2026

𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗣 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗩𝗘 & 𝗔𝗗𝗔𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗫 𝗖𝗢.
We want to hear from you!
We’re exploring what types of therapeutic recreation programs our community would like to see. Your feedback will help us create programs that promote inclusion, connection, & fun for all.
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09/14/2026

🏒 A quick update on the Concord Point Park roller hockey rink!

We’re temporarily pausing resurfacing due to a delay in receiving some project supplies. 🛠️ We are excited to get back to work as soon as possible.

Thank you for your patience! Stay tuned for more updates.📢

Our team is excited to begin resurfacing Concord Point Park's roller hockey rink next week, starting on Tuesday, September 8.

Please be patient with us as we work to make Knox County a beautiful place to stay and play in the great outdoors!

09/14/2026

We can't wait! 👑🛡️ 🐉 Come explore the Kingdom of Play with us at the Parents as Teachers 9th annual Roll & Read.

This FREE event will go from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Sept. 25 at Safety City. 📖

09/14/2026

Bring a little more life to your backyard!🌿

We’re wrapping up our Sustainability Workshop Series with Backyard Biodiversity, where you’ll learn how to create a landscape that supports birds, pollinators, insects, and other wildlife. 🐦🪺 Join Master Gardener Wendell for an evening of practical tips, hands-on learning, and a take-home project you can put to use in your own yard: an all natural birdhouse made from a gourd!

Ready to give your backyard a boost? Register today! Scan the QR code or visit: https://knoxcountyparks.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs?leaguesid=271

📍 New Harvest Community Building
📅 Thursday, September 24 | 5: 00 – 6:30 PM
$15 | Ages 16+

Need an accommodation? Visit: https://www.knoxcounty.org/accessibility