Fun guide may june july aug 2016 by City of Johnson City

Welcome to the Parks and Recreation Fun Guide! This issue will cover the months of May, June, July and August 2016. Our mission is to enhance community well being by providing responsive recreation opportunities, quality open space and preservation of natural habitats, and innovation in all aspects of our service operation. In coordination with the city’s Planning Department, the Parks and Recreation Department developed a long-range plan for 2000-2020 to define and prioritize the recreation needs of our community. The Plan outlines a clear vision toward meeting the community’s needs and serves as a framework to plan for the future. We want to provide quality programs to all participants. If you are not satisfied with any program you have participated in, let us know. Contact staff at any recreation center or the department’s administration office. We want to provide the community with diverse recreation programs to meet the needs and interests of everyone. Because of the public’s diverse needs, creative input is important in developing new programs or improving existing ones. We would enjoy hearing about any ideas that you might have for us. In this guide, you’ll find a diverse selection of programs and special events designed to provide something for everyone. Classes are combined by categories rather than locations or age groups. So no matter your age, you can find the perfect program to meet your needs. It is our belief that parks, recreational opportunities and open spaces provide a foundation for the physical, social, economic, and environmental viability and well-being of our community. Join the Fun!

City Commission

Park Advisory Board

City Staff

Mayor Clayton Stout

Chair Andy Dotterweich

City Manager M. Denis Peterson

Vice Mayor David Tomita

Vice Chair Dr. Tim Zajonc

Assistant City Manager Charles Stahl

Commissioner Jeff Banyas

Ross Duncan

Assistant City Manager Robert Wilson

Commissioner Jenny Brock

Mark Durkee

Parks Director Roger Blakeley

Commissioner Ralph Van Brocklin

Larry Glaspie

Assistant Director James Ellis

Jonathan Kinnick T.B. Matthew Osborne James Smith Charlie Stahl Grant Summers 2

Information Special Events Aquatics Arts … Music … Dance Classes / Programs Golf Nature Fitness / Exercise Sports / Athletics Senior Programs Facility Rentals Pavilions Parks & Facilities

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Administration 4137 Bristol Highway, Johnson City Phone: (423) 283-5815 Athletics 4137 Bristol Highway, Johnson City Phone: (423) 283-5822 Carver Recreation Center 322 W. Watauga Avenue, Johnson City Phone: (423) 461-8830 Freedom Hall Pool 1320 Pactolas Road, Johnson City Phone: (423) 461-4872 Golf Courses Buffalo Valley 190 Golf Course Road, Unicoi Phone: (423) 743-5021 Pine Oaks 1709 Buffalo Road, Johnson City Phone: (423) 434-6250 Memorial Park Community Center, Senior Services & Pool 510 Bert Street, Johnson City Phone: (423) 434-5749 (Recreation Services) Phone: (423) 434-6237 (Senior Services) Phone: (423) 434-5759 (Pools) Princeton Arts Center 2516 E. Oakland Avenue, Johnson City Phone: (423) 283-5800

www.myjcparks.org

Nature 4137 Bristol Highway, Johnson City Phone: (423) 283-5821

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DID YOU KNOW?

Parks provide intrinsic environmental, aesthetic and recreation benefits to our city. They are a source of positive economic benefits. They enhance property values, increase municipal revenue, bring in homebuyers and workers, and improve the quality of life for our citizens.

BY THE NUMBERS ...

24 parks in the park system 1,150 acres of park land 4 recreation facilities 1 multi-generational community center 23 lighted tennis courts 1 dog park 6 swimming pools 17 play structures 4 indoor basketball courts 1 boardwalk 1 lakefront area 2 boat ramps 1 18-hole disc golf course 2 amphitheaters 6 sand volleyball courts 29 picnic shelters 19.75 miles of hiking/walking trails 1 football stadium 1 baseball stadium 1 skateboard park 1 historic cabin 1 tree arboretum 5 multi-use athletic fields 10 youth baseball fields 675 basketball youth 330 basketball adults 12 soccer fields 1,650 recreation 41,163 rounds of golf soccer players 10 softball fields 2 18-hole golf courses played 1 art center 19,880 volunteer hours 2 foundations (1 park and 1 senior services) 50,884 senior participants 159 employees (48 full-time, 16 part-time, and 95 seasonal) 120,000 participants in recreation programs

If you have volunteered in the past or are looking for a chance to give back to the community doing a worthwhile project, we have just the opportunity! Much of what we do at Johnson City Parks and Recreation is made possible through the hard work of our dedicated family of volunteers, not only do our volunteers save the city financial resources each year, they also allow us to do a number of things we simply could not afford to do otherwise. In the process, our volunteers help strengthen our community and solidify that Johnson City is a great place to live work, and PLAY.

Parks and Recreation classes/programs: Classes/programs are offered at all center locations. Registration is available for most programs online. Walk-in registration is welcome at all locations during regular operating hours. Register Online: www.myjcparks.org Location

Address

Hours Monday - Friday

Phone

Administration Office (Pavilions)

4137 Bristol Highway

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

423-283-5815

Athletic Office

4137 Bristol Highway

8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

423-283-5822

Carver Recreation Center Saturday Sunday

322 W. Watauga

9 a.m. - 7 p.m. 12 a.m. - 6 p.m. 1 - 6 p.m.

423-461-8830

Princeton Arts Center

2516 E. Oakland Ave.

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

423-283-5800

Memorial Park Community Center & Pool

510 Bert Street

7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday 9 am - 5 pm

423-434-5749

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Refunds will not be given on rentals and reservations. When inclement weather requires the cancellation of Johnson City schools, all scheduled classes and programs, with the exception of athletic league games, for that day will be cancelled and a full refund will be given. If the class, event or athletic program is cancelled by staff, a full refund will be given. If a class or program is partially cancelled by staff, a pro-rated refund will be given. Medical refunds may be considered upon request accompanied by a valid doctor’s note. No refunds will be given for a class, program or athletic program once it begins. Refunds will be given for a class, program or athletic program before it starts. If the class, program or athletic program is less than $10 a full refund will be given. Class, program or athletic program greater than $10 will be charged an administrative fee of $10. Transfers on department operated classes, programs or athletic programs can be transferred within the same division for the same fee, however the transfer must be made before the start date.

On occasion, our staff may use photography or videotape participants in department programs and classes, or at special events, festivals, or facilities. These photos are for our department use only and may be used in publications, brochures, pamphlets, flyers, social media, or video productions.

Resident/Non Resident Fees Johnson City residents make significant contributions to the operation of this department through the payment of property taxes. These contributions are above the fees that they also pay for programs and services as offered by the Parks and Recreation Department. In recognition of this contribution, Johnson City residents qualify for the “Resident” rate. Those who live outside the boundaries of the City of Johnson City and who participate within programs qualify for the “Non-Resident” rate.

Facebook and Twitter are sources of getting information out to the public. In the event a program is cancelled the public can always check out our Facebook page for the latest updates. We also highlight photos of our program attendees on our Facebook page. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/jcparkstn or follow us on Twitter @JCParksTN

Parks and Recreation provides summer seasonal job opportunities such as lifeguards, summer program staff, tennis instructors, athletic scorekeepers, and turf and maintenance staff.

Programs are sometimes cancelled or altered due to low registration, changes in staff or facility availability. Due to the large amount of information found in the Johnson City Parks and Recreation Fun Guide, errors before or after publication may occur. We apologize for any errors in this brochure and we will advise you of any changes as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding when these situations occur.

All facility participants are expected to follow the rules of the facilities. Specialty areas of the facilities, such as, pools and fitness areas have posted signs stating special rules specific to that area. Disregard or abuse of facility rules may result in removal by staff or police from the facility for a designated length of time or permanently.

The Johnson City Board of Commissioners adopted a tobacco-free policy for the City’s park system on September 6, 2007. The use of tobacco products on City-owned park land, park facilities, and open space is prohibited. 6

Recreational activities/programs are intended to challenge and engage the physical, mental and emotional resources of each participant. Despite careful and proper preparation, instruction, medical advice, conditioning and equipment, there is still a risk of serious injury when participating in any recreational activity/program. Understandably, not all hazards and dangers can be foreseen. Depending on the particular activity, participants must understand that certain risks, dangers and injuries due to inclement weather, slipping, falling, poor skill level or conditioning, carelessness, horseplay, unsportsmanlike conduct, premises defects, inadequate or defective equipment, inadequate supervision, instruction or officiating and all other circumstances inherent to indoor and outdoor recreational activities/programs exist. In this regard, it must be recognized that it is impossible for the City of Johnson City to guarantee absolute safety.

Administration Main Number (423) 283-5815

Park Services John Grindstaff, Park Services Manager (423) 975-2670

Memorial Park Community Center Main Number (423) 434-5750

Roger Blakeley, Parks Director (423) 283-5815

Roger Cox, Assistant Manager (423) 975-2670

Recreation Services Desk (423) 434-5749

James Ellis, Assistant Director (423) 434-5771

Cindy Bogart, Administrative Coordinator (423) 975-2670

Senior Services Desk (423) 434-6237

Missy Hollifield, Office Manager (423) 283-5870

Recreation Services Sam Miller, Recreation Services Manager (423) 283-5820

Aquatics Desk Memorial Park Community Center (423) 434-5755

Linda Guess, Clerical Specialist (423) 283-5815

Herb Greenlee, Carver Center Supervisor (423) 461-8831

Amanda Hollifield, Operations Manager (423) 434-5753

Mary Ann Kinch, Marketing & Events (423) 283-5827

Karen Henninger, Aquatics Supervisor (423) 434-5754

Kelly Finney, Center Supervisor (423) 434-5758

Michele Smith, Accounts Clerk (423) 283-5828

Freedom Hall Pool (423) 461-4872

Tina Sparks, Maint./Custodial Supervisor (423) 434-2056

Picnic Pavilion Rentals (423) 283-5815 www.myjcparks.org

Memorial Park Community Center Pool Receptionist (423) 434-5759

Golf Jim Hughes, Golf Director (423) 483-5838

Athletics David Carmichel, Athletic Manager (423) 283-5825 Softball & T-Ball Text Alerts Text: cojc.7 Number: 77943 Batter’s Up Batting Cages (423) 283-9633

Mary Lee Baker, Center Supervisor Princeton Arts Center (423) 283-5800

Buffalo Valley Golf Course (423) 743-5021

Connie Deegan, Program Coordinator (423) 283-5821

Pine Oaks Golf Course (423) 434-6250

Monday, July 4 10 am – 5:45 pm $3 (ages 13 & Older) $2 (ages 12 & under) Enjoy a fun day in the Sun playing water games! Call: (423) 434-5749

The department operates the indoor aquatics facilities at Memorial Park Community Center (423) 434-5575, and the outdoor pool on Legion Street (423) 461-4856. Freedom Hall Pool is closed as of May 27 for renovations.

Swim Lessons Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Teaching Pool) Call: (423) 434-5755 for availability Dates: Vary with each session Times: Vary with each session Age: Beginner – Advanced 4 -13 years Cost: $40 per session per child for Beginner I – Intermediate II Water you wading for? Learn to swim! Beginner through Advanced consists of eight 30 minute lessons for $40. Beginner: This level is for beginners who have had little to no experience in the water, outside of the bathtub. The swimmers will work on gaining confidence and competence in the pool environment including submersion and breath control. To move into the intermediate level, the swimmer should be able to demonstrate going under water for 5 or more seconds, floating on front and back with little to no assistance, kicks on front and back with little to no assistance, doggie paddling with little to no assistance, and entering and exiting the water safely. Intermediate: This level will begin training swimmers to complete all skills in the water with no assistance. Swimmers will start developing freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke. To move on to the Advanced level, the swimmer must demonstrate floating on front and back and then regaining to their feet, streamline gliding on front and back with leg action, freestyle arm action with support, backstroke arm action with support, rolling to front and back, sculling, and water safety knowledge. Advance: This session will develop competency in freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke. Swimmers will also begin learning butterfly and flip turns. When the skills are completely learned in this level, the swimmer should be ready to join a swim team.

Kiddie Kickers Splash Class

Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Teaching Pool) Call: 423-434-5755 for availability Dates: vary with each session Times vary with each session Age: 2 - 5 Cost: $30 per session per child Join your children in a swim lesson program for 2-5 years old to help them get comfortable in the water and prepare them for our group swim lesson programs.

Cardio Waves Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Lap Pool) Call: (423) 434-5755 Date: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Time: 6 -7 pm Ages: All Cost: $3/class, $25/month High intensity water aerobics program geared towards individuals who are looking to push their limits. All equipment is provided. Instructor: Kim McLeod

SilverSneakers® Splash Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Therapy Pool) Call: (423) 434-5755 Date: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 11:45 am - 12:45 pm Ages: 50+ Cost: SilverSneakers® members only. Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Therapy Pool) Silver Sneakers® Splash is a fun, energizing program that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity and offering social events. Instructor: Heidi Perry

Arthritis Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Therapy Pool) Call: 423) 434-5755 Date: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 11 – 11:40 am Ages: 50+ Cost: $3 per class or $25/ month Have a form of arthritis? This is an activity that can help manage the symptoms of arthritis. This class helps get you moving with a low impact exercise. It is held in our therapy pool which is equipped with a handicap lift. Instructor: Heidi Perry

Aqua Mix

Evening Water Aerobics

Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Lap Pool) Date: Tuesday, Thursday 9 – 10 and Saturday 9:15 – 10:15 am Ages: All Cost: $3 per class or $25 per month This class is a perfect blend of Shallow and Deep water exercise that will build Cardio, Strength and Flexibility and leave you feeling invigorated for the rest of your day! Enjoy utilizing buoyancy (floatation) belts and resistance equipment to experience NO IMPACT WORKOUT sparing your joints without compromising your desire for a total body fitness routine. (Ability to swim is not required.) Instructor: Kim McLeod

Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Lap Pool) Date: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Time: 6-7 pm Ages: All Cost: $3/class or $25/month Get in shape, enjoy a shallow water class which combines cardiovascular work, muscle toning, balance and core work in a fun environment. No swimming skills are needed and all equipment is provided. A doctor’s clearance is required before participating in the class. Instructor: Heidi Perry

Morning Water Aerobics Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Lap Pool) Date: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Time: 9 – 10 am Ages: All Cost: $3 per class or $25 per month Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Lap Pool) Get in shape, enjoy a shallow water class which combines cardiovascular work, muscle toning, balance and core work in a fun environment. No swimming skills are needed and all equipment is provided. A doctor’s clearance is required before participating in the class. Instructor: Heidi Perry

Power Walking Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Lap Pool) Call: (423) 434-5755 Date: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Time: 10 –10:45 am Ages: All Cost: $3/class or $20/per month Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Lap Pool) This shallow water locomotion class is perfect for those who need a workout but require a low impact program. A doctor’s clearance is advised before participating in the class. Instructor: Heidi Perry

Lap Swim at Freedom Hall Pool Freedom Hall Pool will be closed as of May 27 for renovations.

Hard Core

Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Lap Pool) Date: Saturday Time: 10:20 – 11 am Ages: All Cost: $3 Per Class This high intensity, core strengthening, calorie torching workout is for physically active and conditioned participants looking for the same benefits as land training without the higher risk of injury! Instructor: Kim McLeod

Lap Swim Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Lap Pool) Call: (423) 434-5755 Date and Time: Monday-Friday 7 - 8:30 am Monday-Friday 11:30 am -1:30 pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7-8:45 pm Saturday 11 am -1 pm Cost: $2/person .

Senior Lap Swim Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Lap Pool) Date: Monday-Friday Time: 1:30pm – 3:30 pm Ages: 55 and older Cost: $2 per person Need time to swim? We offer several options, whether your choice is swimming laps, aqua jogging or just doing your own thing, we have a time to fit your needs. The senior lap swim program is for those ages 55 or older.

Recreation swim time is perfect for bringing the kids to play. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by someone at least 16 years of age or older. Any child 6 or younger must be within arm’s length of an adult at all times. Patrons must exit the pool 15 minutes after the close of open swim.

Open Swim at Freedom Hall Pool Freedom Hall Pool will be closed as of May 27 for renovations.

Open Swim Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Lap Pool) Call: (423)434-5755 Date and Time: Monday-Friday 7 - 8:30 am Monday-Friday 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7 - 8:45 pm Cost: $3 (ages 13 and up) $2 (ages 12 and under) Free (ages 3 and under)

Home School Swim Location: Memorial Park Community Center Pool (Teaching Pool) Date: Tuesday and Thursday Time: 2 - 4 pm Ages: All Cost: $3/13 and older; $2/12 and under A time to swim during Memorial Park Community Center’s home school P.E. program.

Open Swim Location: Legion Street Pool Date and Time: Memorial Day - August 1 (August 1-September 4 will be weekends only) Monday - Saturday 10 am - 6 pm Sunday 1 - 6 pm August 1-Sept. 4 (Weekends only) Cost: $3/person ages 13 and older $2/person ages 12 and under Enjoy a day in the sun out by the pool

Mommy and Me Swim Time Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Teaching Pool) Call: 423-434-5755 Date and Time: Monday - Friday 12 - 2 pm (Aug-May) Monday-Friday 1-2 pm (June-July) Ages: 4 and under Cost: $1/visit Parents are you looking for a time when it is less crowded to bring your little ones to the pool? The shallow end of the pool has been set aside for you and your little one to enjoy the water. All that are not potty trained must wear a swim diaper.

Location: Freedom Hall Pool 1320 Pactolas Road Call: 423-461-4872 Registration: April - May Dates: May 13, 14, 15, 21 & 22 (First weekend only) Times: Friday, 6 - 10 pm Saturday, 8 am - 6 pm Sunday, 8 am - 1 pm Ages: 15 and older Cost: $200/person Classes run two weekends in a row. This course is for those interested in becoming a certified lifeguard. Upon completion of the course, the participant will be certified in life guarding, first aid, CPR Pro, and AED essentials.

Location: Freedom Hall Pool Date: May 21 & 22 (Must attend both days) Saturday: 8 am – 6 pm Sunday: 8 am – 1 pm Age: 16 and Older Cost: $100 per person Description: Class is the second weekend of the full lifeguarding class. This course is for those who need their American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification updated. If you have not taken the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Course before you will need to enroll for the full program. This class is run on one weekend. Upon completion of the course, the participant will be certified in lifeguarding, first aid, CPR Pro and AED essentials for the next two years.

Fourth of July Swim Date and Time: Monday, July 4 10 am - 5:45 pm Cost: $3 13 and older $2 12 and under Location: Legion Street Pool A fun day in the sun playing water games!

Pool Parties at Freedom Hall Pool Freedom Hall Pool will be closed as of May 27 for renovations.

Pool Parties Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5755 Date: Saturdays Time: 5 - 7 pm Cost: $90/2 hrs for city residents (2 hr. minimum includes 3 lifeguards); $95/2 hrs for non-residents   

51-100 swimmers - add 1 guard $35/2 hours 101-150 swimmers - add 2 guards $65/2 hours 151-200 swimmers - add 3 guards $95/2 hours

Parties are scheduled in 2-hour time segments. The time includes 2 hours with 2 lifeguards and up to 50 guests, which include swimmers and non-swimmers. Additional fees are required for additional guests. Guests will be asked to exit the water 15 minutes prior to the end of their party and exit the building by the end of their 2-hour slot.

Pool Parties Location: Legion Street Pool Date and Time: Please call (423)461-4856 for booking parties. Call: Legion St. Pool schedules the dates, times and receives payment for parties. Cost: $90/2 hours (2 hours min includes 3 lifeguards)  51 - 100 swimmers, add 1 guard $35/2 hours  101 - 150 swimmers, add 2 guards $65/2 hours  151 - 200 swimmers, add 3 guards $95/2 hours Parties are scheduled in 2-hour time segments. The time includes 2 hours with 2 lifeguards and up to 50 guests, which include swimmers and non-swimmers. Additional fees are required for additional guests. Guests will be asked to exit the water 15 minutes prior to the end of their party and exit the building by the end of their 2 hour slot.

Open Art Studio Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Mondays Time: 12:30 – 3:30 pm Ages: Adult Cost: Free Take advantage of our beautiful creative space! Bring a project and work in the company of other artists. Just clean up when you are finished and please don’t store items at the Center.

Pencil Drawing Made Easy Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Tuesdays Time: 12:30 - 2 pm Ages: Adult Cost: Free Join Ann Whitson in this ongoing class in pencil drawing. New participants are welcome. The group explore basic drawing skills and techniques, such as shape, line, shading and perspective in a relaxing and encouraging environment.

Needle and Fiber Arts Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Tuesdays Time: 1 - 4 pm Ages: Adult Cost: Free A gathering of folks who are interested in the fiber arts. Bring your project to work on and share ideas and skills. Join this group to share and learn and enjoy the company of others while you work. Please clean up when you are finished and don’t store items at the Center.

Coloring Club Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Wednesdays Time: 12:30 - 2 pm Ages: Adult Cost: Free Join in for the fun of adult coloring! Bring your colored pencils, crayons, markers or bring you’re your own. Come and relax and enjoy the company of friends and making new friends. Coloring sheets are available for your use.

Art History & Appreciation ~ Exploring Great Artists Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: May 9, 16 and 23 (Mondays) Time: 1 – 2:30 pm Ages: Adults Cost: Free In this class we will be viewing videos of great artists, their work and lives. How their work is a result of personal struggles, the times they live in and the social climate. Will be very interesting! Instructor: Ann Whitson

Basic Color Theory Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: May 5, 12 & 19 (Thursdays) Time: 1 – 3 pm Ages: Adults Cost: $5 for the series We will be exploring the wonderful world of color in Art. This class is a very basic workshop in color, beginning with primary colors, which are the root of every other hue imaginable. We will begin with color wheels, progressing to a simple painting. Instructor: Ann Whitson

The Joy of Charcoal Drawing Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: June 8, 15, 22, & 29 (Wednesdays) Time: 1 – 3 pm Ages: Adults Cost: $10 for a four-class series For beginners, intermediates, and others. Explore how charcoal's fluidity

creates dramatic art forms. Master the technique of shading and using appropriate erasers. Learn how to connect charcoal sketching to acrylic and oil painting. Tools Needed: Soft& Medium Charcoal Sticks, #2 Pencil, a 9" x 12' newspaper pad, a small chamois, gum and kneaded erasers, a pocket knife, one piece of sandpaper and fixative. Instructor: Ed Puhr

Acrylics Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Wednesdays Time: 12:30 pm Ages: Adult Cost: $10 Join “Art” Holsclaw to paint and share. Designed for beginners or experienced painters. Registration deadline is Monday before each class. Instructor: “Art” Holsclaw

Writer’s Circle Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Second and fourthThursdays Time: 10 am Ages: Adult Cost: Free Join this group to share ideas for writing better stories and share your own writings for discussion with the group.

Paper Quilting

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Thursday, May 26 Time: 1 – 3 pm Cost: $3 Learn the art of paper quilting. Create a quilt pattern sampler suitable for framing. Materials needed: Scrapbook type paper in your choice of patterns. Instructor: Patrice Wells Learn the art of paper quilting. Create a quilt pattern sampler suitable for framing.

Open Craft Time Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Fridays Time: 1 - 4 pm Ages: Adult Cost: Free Take advantage of our beautiful creative space! Bring a project and work in the company of other crafters. Just clean up when you are finished and please don’t store items at the Center.

Mountain Dulcimer LessonsBeyond the Basics

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Tuesdays, Class dates TBA Location: Memorial Park Community Time: 1 - 2:30 pm Center Ages: Adult Date: Tuesdays, Class Dates to be Cost: $35 for eight sessions Announced (pre-register and pay) Time: 12:30 - 1 pm Learn to play the old time Mountain Ages: Adult Dulcimer. Cost: $12 for eight sessions (pre-register Instructor: Willis Jones and pay) Thinking about learning to play the Mountain Dulcimer, but have no knowledge about it? These lessons are for you. Instructor: Willis Jones

Mountain Dulcimer LessonsBeginner

Location: Carver Recreation Center (423) 461-8830 The after school program follows the school year for grades K –12. Space is limited. Cost for the school year is $50 per person, which includes Kids Café, tutoring, exercise, and nutrition counseling, transportation from select schools, and field trips. A transportation form and application must be completed prior to enrollment. Forms are available at Carver Recreation Center, 322 W. Watauga Avenue. Schedule runs January through March. Program On Track Homework Helpers

Day

Time

Age

Monday-Thursday (Afterschool program ) Ends May 20, 2016 Mondays

3 - 5:30 pm

6 -18

3 - 5:30 pm

6-8

Tuesdays

3- 5:30 pm

9-12

Thursdays

3 - 5:30 pm

13-18

Meet the Doctors

Current until May 5

4 - 5 pm

10 -14

Jr. G’s (Begins May 1)

Tuesdays & Thursdays

4 - 5 pm

6 - 18

Computer Lab

Chess & Checkers Club

21st Century After School Program

Location: Carver Recreation Center Date: Club meets third & fourth Thursdays (Year Round) Time: 5:30 pm – 7 pm Ages: 6 years and up Cost: Free The ‘Club’ will participate in tournament field trips! Join & exercise your brain, improve your memory, concentration, & problem solving skills while having fun!

Location: Carver Recreation Center Date: Coming school year 2016-2017 Time: 3 - 5:30 pm Ages: 6 - 18 Cost: $50 per child (for the year) This program is designed to help kids in school subjects. The first 80 kids to register will receive a Free T-shirt for the program

Meet the Doctors Location: Carver Recreation Center Dates: Current until May 5 ( Last Day) Time: 4 - 5 pm Ages: 10 -14 Cost: Free Nutrition and health workshop sponsored by ETSU Medical Students as they share in discussion with children about general nutritional habits. Workbooks and materials will be introduced during the sessions.

Jr. Gs Location: Carver Recreation Center Date: Beginning May 1 ( Tuesdays & Thursdays) Time: 4 - 5 pm Ages: 6 - 18 Cost: Free Description: Year-round programming for young people learning about gardening, composting, worm farming, greenhouse use, herbs, and food preservation. Instructor: Carver Staﬀ

Computer Lab Location: Carver Recreation Center Date/Ages: Mondays 6 -8 yrs, Tuesday 9 12 yrs, & Thursdays 13 -18 yrs (After school program - Ends May 20) Time: 3 - 5:30 pm Ages: 6 - 18 Cost: Free Computer Lab is open for students to get information from the internet to assist with homework or projects. Games & other activities are also offered under supervision. Set times are scheduled for students for this activity.

Home School P.E. Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Tuesday and Thursday through May 12 Time: 1 - 2 pm Ages: 6 - 18 Cost: $3/per class This class will help provide your children with the understanding of physical education and its importance. The intent is to encourage fitness and health, as well as the benefits of team-building, teamwork, sportsmanship, and fair play. Together we will learn the basics and fundamentals of sports including: Basketball, Football, Soccer, Baseball, Golf, Recreational Sports, Playground Games, PE Games with a Home school Twist, Fitness Building, Running, and Rope Jumping Activities.

Pre-K PE Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Tuesday and Thursday through May 12 Time: 1-1:30 pm (30 minute free play to follow) Ages: 3 - 5 years Cost: $2/class This class will help provide your children with the understanding of physical education and its importance. The intent is to encourage fitness and health, as well as the benefits of team building, teamwork, sportsmanship, and fair play. Together we will learn the basics and fundamentals of sports including: Basketball, Soccer, Baseball, Recreational Sports, Playground Games, PE Games, Fitness Building, Running, and Rope Jumping Activities. 40

Home School Swim Location: Memorial Park Community Center Pool (Teaching Pool) Date: Tuesday/Thursday Time: 2 - 4 pm Ages: Open to all ages Cost: $3/13 and older; $2/12 and under A time to swim during Memorial Park Community Center’s home school P.E. program.

N2iT Cheer Location: Memorial Park Community Center Registration: Wednesday, May 25 Date: Wednesdays through August 24 No class on July 6 Time & Ages: 5:45 - 6:30 pm Ages 4-6 6:30 - 7:15 pm Ages 7-9 7:15 - 8 pm Ages 10+ Cost: $7/class Come be a part of this one of a kind 17 week cheerleading experience. We combine cheer and pom dance into one curriculum. Our techniques include motion drills, jump stations, and stunting. Students will learn cheers, chants, and dance routines.

N2iT Karate Location: Memorial Park Community Center Registration: May 23 Date: Mondays through August 29 No class on May 30 and July 4 Time & Ages: 5:45 - 6:30 pm Ages 4-9 6:30 - 7:15 pm Ages 10+ 7:15 - 8:00 pm All yellow belts

Cost: $7/class Description: Try out this unique 17 week Martial Arts program. Concentration, discipline, confidence, self-control, respect, and much more will be taught during this class. A one-time $5 registration fee is required.

Teen Room Location: Carver Recreation Center Date: Mondays - Fridays Time: 4 – 5:30 pm Ages: 10 years old to Adults Cost: Free Kids will have the opportunity to play Table Tennis, Billiards, Foosball & board games. Once per week kids will be able to compete in tournament games in each category. Children will have the opportunity to play Table Tennis, Billiards, Foosball & board games. Once per week kids will be able to compete in tournament games in each category.

Teen Job Fair Location: Carver Recreation Center Date: May 19 Time: 4 - 7 pm Ages: 13 -18 Cost: Free Teens will learn how to write resumes, money management (Financial), interview presentation & much more.

There is a monthly discount for taking 2 or more classes per month  One 45 min class = $40  Two 45 min classes = $65  One 45 min class & one 30 min class = $60  One 30 min class = $35

Glitter Dolls Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Mondays ending June 18 starting back on Aug 8 Time: 5 - 5:45 pm Ages: 3-5 years Cost: $40/month Creative Movement , Beginning Tap, Ballet and Acro Hoop Hop. An exciting dance class for the budding ballerina! Many dance styles taught within age appropriate dances and drills. Acting through movements, tap, and basic ballet along without original Acro Hoop Hop using hula hoops for balance in FUN Acro Hoop Hop routines! Weekly dance/art coloring with “Miss TuTu!” Seasonal dance parties and June recital. Parents are welcome and invited to dance along in weekly classes. Pre-registration is required

Hip Hop Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Mondays ending June 18 starting back on Aug 8 Time: 7 - 7:30pm Ages: 8+ Cost: $35/month FUN, high energy, dance class, learning Hip Hop combinations and routines!

Popular class for teens who love to dance! Take weekly for fun or participate Hip Hop is a great class that can be taken for weight loss, and building coordination. in the June recital or community events! Pre-registration is required

Glamour Girlz Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Mondays ending June 18 starting back on Aug 8 Time: 5:45 - 6:30 pm Ages: 6 -10 years Cost: $40/month Pre-registration is required. Tap, Ballet, and Hip Hop. An energetic dance class with FUN age appropriate lessons & routines within each dance style! Improves coordination, grace, and selfconfidence. Seasonal dance parties and June stage production recital!

Gypsy Heart” Ballet Belly Dance Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Mondays ending June 18 starting back on Aug. 8 Time: 7:30 - 8 pm Ages: All ages Cost: $35/month Graceful fusion belly dance using coined hip skirts! This class will teach the basic belly dance movements incorporating ballet, within this enchanting dance style. This class is appropriate for all ages, and is a beautiful class for gaining, grace and poise through self-expression. Take for exercise or perform with the Gypsy Heart Dancers. Class taught by Amy Simmons Former Ms. American Clogger. 42

The following classes are our summer dance workshop classes beginning in July. The first class will be on Wednesday, July 6 due to the holiday week. All classes after this week will be on Monday during the month of July.

Baby Ballerina’s Fairytale Dance Camp” Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Monday beginning July 25 Time: 4:45 - 5:30 pm Ages: 3 - 5 years Cost: $39/month This class meets each week for our youngest dancers. This fabulous camp is perfect for the budding ballerina! Basic ballet, creative movement, fairytale dance games, along with a weekly fairytale craft and themed party on the last day! Mommies welcome to dance along! Fairytale costumes or princess attire is encouraged! Grab your tutu and bring all your ballerina friends to join us for a sparkling weekly class in July!

Glamour Model Dance Camp Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: First Monday in July, first class July 6 (holiday week) Time: 5:30 - 6:15 pm Ages: 6 - 10 Cost: $39/month Perfect class for your pre-teen/teen! Our glitzy class will provide lessons in ballet and hip hop along with modeling and etiquette! Group dance routines weekly… Bubble manicures and make-up class along with a formal fashion show, will truly make your Diva’s summer special!

HIP HOP HOORAY! Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: First Monday in July, first class July 6 (holiday week) Time: 6:15 - 6:45 pm Ages: 8+ Cost: $39/month FUN, high energy Hip Hop class that teaches combinations and routines. Hip Hop is a great class to take for FUN exercise or for weight loss and building coordination. Come dance and laugh with us this summer!

Angel Steps Praise Dance Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: First Monday in July, first class July 6 (holiday week) Time: 6:15 - 6:45 pm Ages: 8+ Cost: $39/month Great class for all ages. Inspirational and uplifting praise through dance. Easy low impact movement with a touch of basic graceful ballet. No prior dance experience required.

Save the Date!! Start Smart Lacrosse

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Location: Memorial Park Community Date: Thursday (September 1 - October 6) Center Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm Call: (423) 434-5749 Ages: 5 - 7 years Date: Monday-Friday through June 4 from 3 - 5 pm Cost: $25 city resident/$35 non city This NAYS (National Alliance for Youth (closed first and third Friday) Sports) program is a great way to get your Saturday 1- 5 pm Ages: Open to all ages (12 & under must be child involved at a young age. Start Smart Lacrosse focuses on teaching children and accompanied by an adult) their parents’ basic motor skills necessary to Cost: Free plan organized Lacrosse while they work one Enjoy a game of pick-up basketball or just -on-one and spend quality time with their come shoot around at the Memorial Park Community Center gymnasium. Court 1 will parents. Skills such as passing, catching, scoring and running will be taught during the be used for shoot around basketball, and Court 2 will be used for open run. Times are course. Held once a week for 6 weeks, the exercise will become increasingly more subject to change due to programs and difficult as the class progresses and the events. children show improvement. Parents are REQUIRED to participate with their children. Summer Open Gym Price includes a T-shirt for the child. Location: Memorial Park Community Registration begins August 1 online and Center at Memorial Park Community Center. Date: June 6 - July 29 Monday - Friday 4 - 7 pm (closed first and Upcoming!! third Friday) All-star Status for Start Smart Sports Saturday 1- 5 pm Location: Memorial Park Community Center Ages: Open to all ages Time: April - August 25 Cost: Free Ages: 3 - 7 Enjoy a game of pick-up basketball or just Cost: $25 city residents/$35 non City of come shoot around at the Memorial Park Community Center gymnasium. Court 1 will Johnson City Strive for 4! This is a new thing we are starting with our Start Smart clinics be used for shoot around basketball, and Court 2 will be used for open run. Times are where the kids that attend four out of five Start Smart programs throughout the year subject to change due to programs and will be in a drawing to win a prize and also events. receive a certificate showing that they took on the challenge. After finishing four classes, the participants can show the coaches and will be rewarded!!

Open Gym

Golf

Spring Fore United Way Golf Tournament Location: Pine Oaks Golf Course & Buffalo Valley Golf Course Contact: www.unitedwayofwashingtoncountytn.org

Date: May 14 -15 Time: Based on tee time Cost: $100/person

Tri Cities Pro Am Location: Pine Oaks Golf Course Date: June 20 Call: Pine Oaks Pro Shop (423)434-6250 for more information

Homecoming Event Location: Pine Oaks Golf Course Date: August 6 Call: Pine Oaks Pro Shop (423)434-6250 for more information

Tri-Cities Pro Am Location: Buffalo Valley Golf Course Date: June 13 & July 25 Call: Buffalo Valley Pro Shop (423)743-5021 for more information

Sinking Creek Church Fundraiser Location: Buffalo Valley Golf Course Date: June 25 Call: Buffalo Valley Pro Shop (423)743-5021 for more information

Erwin YMCA Fundraiser Location: Buffalo Valley Golf Course Date: August 6 Call: Buffalo Valley Pro Shop (423)743-5021 for more information

Unicoi Chamber Fundraiser Location: Buffalo Valley Golf Course Date: May 27 Call: Buffalo Valley Pro Shop (423)743-5021 for more information

University Parkway Baptist Church Fundraiser Location: Buffalo Valley Golf Course Date: June 11 Call: Buffalo Valley Pro Shop (423)743-5021 for more information

Pond Dipping Location: Willow Springs Park Pond Dock Date: May 28 Time: 10 - 11:15am Ages: Families Cost: $1 per person Description: Join us at Willow Springs Park Pond as we learn about the critters that cavort, call and carry on in this small pond habitat. We should see turtles, frogs, fish, tadpoles, dragonflies.... The Nature Program Coordinator will try her best to catch and bring along anything recently caught and release afterwards. We will make our way around the pond, briefly discussing what we find/catch. Bring a net if you have one. Instructor: Connie Deegan, Nature Program Coordinator

After a brief discussion, we'll head down to nice and cool Catbird Creek to do some salamander sleuthing and see what we can find. All will be released.

Salamander Hunt Location: Buffalo Mountain Park, Harris Pavilion Date: August 20 Time: 10 - 11:30 am Ages: Families Cost: $1 per person Description: We live in the salamander capital! Not of Tennessee, not of the Southeast, or the US, but of the World! Salamanders are amphibians like their noisy and better known 'cousins' the frogs and toads. Instructor: Connie Deegan, Nature Program Coordinator

Weight Room

Tweetsie Trail Group Ride

Location: Carver Recreation Center Call: (423) 461-8830 Date: Monday - Sunday Year Round Time: 9 am - 2:30 pm Monday-Friday 5:30 - 7 pm Saturday 1 - 6 pm Sunday Ages: 13 and up Cost: Youth & Women $3/month Ages 18 and up - $7/month Equipped with a Universal Weight Station, free weights, bench press, and squat bar.

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: (423) 434-5749 Date: Thursdays (beginning March 3) Time: 6:30 pm Cost: Free Ages: All ages Join The Bike Shop every Thursday Night at Memorial Park Community Center for a Tweetsie Trail Group ride. We will meet in the lobby of Memorial Park Community Center at 6:30 pm. All bike types and skill levels are welcome! Lights are encouraged.

Health Coaching Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: By appointment only Call: 423-827-6887 for an appointment Cost: $30/45-minute session Are you interested in improving your health, but not sure where to start? Rachel Irwin, Certified Wellness Coach will set health goals and give support and encouragement to achieve those goals. Rachel is also a Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer and can help begin or improve any fitness routine. She can also advise on safe exercises for the core and back. If you are interested in health coaching or personal fitness training, call the number above. Instructor: Rachel Irwin, Certified Wellness Coach

Speed and Agility Training Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Beginning May 2, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Time: 5 - 6 pm Cost: Free Ages: Middle School-College Improve your quickness-explosion and lateral movement with intense interval training. This class includes box jumps, jump rope, speed drills, weights, and strength training. This is a good class for athletes that want to improve their skills. Taught by a retired football coach.

Just-Breathe Yoga Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Tuesday & Thursday Time: 11 - 12:30 pm Ages: 18+ Cost: $5/class Join us for a breath of fresh air as we explore the world of yoga postures, breathing practices, and relaxation techniques. Focus is on precise alignment of postures, emphasizing body awareness and mental clarity. Instructor: Dixie Neth

Power Yoga Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Monday, starting May 16 Time: 5:30 - 6:30pm Ages: 18 + Cost: $5/per class Description: A vinyasa flow class designed to build strength, flexibility, and balance for body and mind. Be prepared to sweat! All levels welcome. Instructor: Mariah Montgomery

stress, reducing anxiety, and relieving tension. Instructor: Mariah Montgomery

P90X Live Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Mondays Time: 9:45 -10:45 am Ages: 16+ Cost: $5/class The P90XLIVE workouts offer a rich variety of intense routines from cardio to resistance training, strength training, plyometrics, ab work, and more. Using the science of Muscle Confusion, P90X constantly switches things up (the blocks, the protocols, the rep ranges) to help class members bust through plateaus. Plus, there are modifications so people at any level can participate. Instructor: Geri Mahaley

Gentle Yoga for Stress Relief Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Friday, starting May 20 Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm Ages: 18+ Cost: $5/per class Description: This gentle flow class will combine both the physical and mental practices of yoga to build strength, flexibility, and mindfulness. Here you will learn how to utilize yoga in managing 50

PiYo Live

INSANITY LIVE

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Thursdays Time: 9:45 –10:45 am Ages: 16+ Cost: $5/class PiYo is a unique class designed to build strength and gain flexibility. The moves fit perfectly together to form a class filled with intense choreography that’s fun, challenging and will make you sweat. It’s about energy, power, and rhythm. Think sculpted abdominals, increased overall core strength, and greater stability. Don’t worry, there is no previous experience required. Instructor: Geri Mahaley

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Wednesdays Time: 9:45 -10:45 am Ages: 16+ Cost: $5/class INSANITY LIVE is a challenging, group focused athletic training, cardio conditioning, and total body strength drills designed for people of all levels. The moves are easy to follow but the workout will challenge you and get you in the best shape of your life. The moves can be modified so you can work up to your own best level. Instructor: Geri Mahaley

Piloxing

RIPPED

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date/Time: Monday (6-7 pm); Sat 10-11 am Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays Ages: 16+ Time: 8:30 - 9:30 am, Thursday 6 - 7 pm Cost: $5/class Ages: 16+ The hottest and most efficient total body Cost: $5/class PILOXING is a high-energy interval workout workout period. RIPPED. The one stop body shock masterfully combines the best that uniquely blends the power, speed, and elements of fitness in a 55-minute time agility of boxing with the targeted sculpting and flexibility of Pilates. Add to that fun dance frame that is guaranteed to deliver moves and you have a workout that will tone incredible results. muscle, burn fat and empower you both Instructor: Kristin Harmon physically and mentally. Instructor: Kristin Harmon

TGIF Dance Party Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Fridays Time: 5:30 - 6:15 pm Ages: All ages Cost: $5/class You’ll be having so much fun; it won’t seem like a workout! Start your weekend off with 45 minutes of booty shaking fun….featuring your favorite party songs from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, 2000’s and today!

Cardio Kickboxing Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Tuesday beginning May 10 Time: 6-7 pm Ages: 18+ Cost: $5/class Cardio kickboxing by group is an exhilarating total body workout where a fusion of martial arts meets chart-topping music. Learn how to punch effectively, kick safely, and perform hooks and uppercuts like the pros. Instructor: Kristen Harmon

Cardio Kickboxing Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Tuesday, May 10 Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm Ages: 16+ Cost: $5/class Instructor: Kristen Harmon Cardio kickboxing by group is an exhilarating total body workout where a fusion of martial arts meets chart-topping music. Learn how to

AXIS Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Wednesday, May 4 Time: 5:30 pm Ages: 16+

Youth Soccer

Adult Tennis Lessons

Location: Civitan Park, Winged Deer Park Registration Deadline: June 26 Date: Practices begin July 18 and games will begin August 8. Time: TBD Ages: 3 - 5(coed), 6 - 7, 8 - 9, 10 -11, 12 -13, 14 -15 boys and girls. Cost: $25 for City residents, $30 for non-City residents. $20 late registration fee after June 26. Youth soccer for boys and girls, ages 3 -15. Teams are formed by elementary school districts. Registration begins May 1 and goes until June 28. You may register in person at Winged Deer Athletic Office or online at www.myjcparks.com.

Location: Liberty Bell Tennis Center Registration Deadline: June 5 Date: Lessons will begin June 6 Time: 8 - 9:15 am or 9:30 -10:45 am Ages: Adults Cost: $50 for city residents, $55 for non-city residents. Adult tennis lessons at the Liberty Bell Tennis Center. . Registration will begin May 1 and conclude June 5. You may register at the Winged Deer Park Athletic Office or online at www.myjcparks.com.

Youth Tennis Lessons Location: Liberty Bell Tennis Center Registration Deadline: June 5 Date: Lessons will begin June 6 Time: Sessions are from 8 -9:15 am or 9:30 -10:45 am Ages: 5 -17 Cost: $50 for city residents, $55 for non-city residents. Youth tennis lessons at the Liberty Bell Tennis Center. Registration will begin May 1 and conclude June 5. You may register at the Winged Deer Park Athletic Office or online at www.myjcparks.com

Adult Softball Location: Winged Deer Park Registration Deadline: August 5 Date: Games will begin August 15 Time: TBD Ages: Adults, 16 -18 may play with parents permission Cost: $300 plus $5 for non city residents for coed and men’s teams Men’s Open-Church and Coed OpenChurch Leagues. Teams will play a 10 game schedule plus single elimination tournament. Registration fees, rosters and photo ID’s are due at time of registration. Registration will begin June 27.

Disc Golf Location: Winged Deer Park Call: (423) 283-5822 Date: Open year round Time: 8 am - 10 pm Ages: Open to all ages The golf course is located in the back area of the park off Carroll Creek Road.

Sand Volleyball Courts Sand volleyball courts are available on a first-come-first-serve basis at the following locations: Carver Park, Civitan Park, Kiwanis Park, Willow Springs Park, and Winged Deer Park lakefront.

Outdoor Basketball Courts Play is on a first-come-first-serve basis. Outdoor courts are located at: Carnegie Park, Carver Park, Civitan Park, Kiwanis Park, Willow Springs Park, and Winged Deer Park.

Tennis Location: Memorial Park Community Center Ages: All Cost: Free, first come, first serve Memorial Park Community Center has four lighted tennis court available to the public for free open play. The courts are available to reserve hourly or half/full day for a minimal charge.

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Monday-Friday 8 am - 4 pm Memorial Park Community Center 510 Bert St Johnson City, TN

Toning Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: (423) 434-6237 Date: Monday and Wednesday Time: 8:30 am Ages: 50+ Cost: $2/session One hour full body toning with light cardio. Instructor: Sue Pentz

SilverSneakers® Classic Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Monday and Wednesday Time: 10 am Ages: 50+ Cost: $3/session (Free for SilverSneakers® eligible participant) A fun, activity class designed to increase strength, range of motion, agility, balance and coordination along with improving functional capacities, physical fitness and a sense of well-being. This class uses elastic tubing, hand-held weights and SilverSneakers® ball. Class can be done standing or sitting. Instructor: Deb Fogle

Designed to increase flexibility, improve balance, and mind-body integration. Instructor: Judy Jackson

Title: Spring Tune Up Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Fridays in May Time: 8:30 am Ages: 50+ Cost: $2 per session Get a spring in your step and improve your cardiovascular and muscular strength with this tune up class . Instructor: Deb Fogle

SilverSneakers® Yoga Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: (423) 434-6237 Date: Tuesday and Thursday Time: 1 pm (Tues), 8:30 am (Thurs) Ages: 50+ Cost: $2/session (Free for SilverSneakers® eligible participant) 56

Fun Fitness Fridays

Lifelong Sports Journey - Golf

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Fridays in June Time: 8:30 am Ages: 50+ Cost: $2 A different fitness activity each week. This class will help to make fitness fun and beneficial at the same time. Instructor: Deb Fogle

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Tuesday and Thursdays in May Time: 10:30 -11:30am Ages: 50+ Cost: $25 for the month of classes For the beginning golfer. Learn the basics of golf. Instructor: Chad Lassiter

Beach Mania Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Fridays in July Time: 8:30 am Ages: 50+ Cost: $2 per session Get in shape for the beach season. Activities will include a beach theme using beach items and beach music. Instructor: Deb Fogle

Functional Fitness Fridays Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Fridays in August Time: 8:30 am Ages: 50+ Cost: $2 per session What is functional fitness? Exercises Designed to train and develop your muscles to make it easier and safer to perform everyday activities. This class will concentrate on stability and strength using a various exercise tools such as fitness balls, kettle bells and weights. This class is geared for the person who has some exercise experience. Instructor: Deb Fogle

Lifelong Sports Journey – Doubles Table Tennis Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Tuesday and Thursdays in August Time: 10:30 -11:30 am Ages: 50+ Cost: $25 for the month of classes Have you ever wanted to be able to play table tennis or ping pong as it is also called but never learned. Here is your chance to learn the game of doubles table tennis. Instructor: Chad Lassiter

Blood Pressure Clinic

Keep It Moving Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: By Appointment Time: Varies Ages: 18+ Cost: $5 per session, 6 sessions for $25 or 12 sessions for $48 A new supervised exercise for individuals who have finished Cardiac Rehab, PT or have physician’s orders to exercise. This program serves as the next step in your progression in establishing a safe, independent exercise program. A referral is required by your medical professional. Keep It Moving is for the individual who is facing total joint replacement both before surgery and after finishing post-surgical physical therapy. Please contact Deb Fogle at 434-6231 for more information.

Taking Control of Your Chronic Disease- Osteoporosis Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: June 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, and 29 Call: 423-434-6237 to register Time: 11 am – 12 pm Ages: Adult Cost: $8 for the series We want to help you take control of your osteoporosis. The program will kick off with a guest speaker on the first day talking about osteoporosis. The four-week series will meet on Monday and Wednesday. It will include 30 minutes of education about osteoporosis and 30 minutes of exercise.

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Monday - Sat. Time: 8:30 -11am Ages: 21+ Cost: Free Two nurses will do blood pressure checks. Stop by First Aid Station or come to Aquatics entrance to check your blood pressure. It’s important to know whether the numbers are high or low.

Blood Glucose Testing Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Wednesdays Time: 7:30 - 9 am Ages: 50+ Cost: Free Tests (finger stick) are available at the First Aid office. Please have no food or drink 8 -10 hours before the test. Takes less than two minutes to do while waiting for results. We also have juice and crackers available to assist in raising blood sugar levels.

Nurse One on One Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Monday - Thurs Time: 9 am - 2 pm most days Ages: 50+ Cost: Free This service is available if you want to meet with a nurse about health concerns or check the accuracy of a home blood pressure monitor or glucometer. Please call 423-434-6235 to set up an appointment.

Fall Prevention with Kim Sells, RN Sponsored by THE SALT Council

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: May 12 Time: 2 - 3 pm Ages: 50+ Cost: Free This presentation will help seniors prevent falls at home. Falls for seniors can end up being life changing. Learn how you can be safer in your own home.

The Mediterranean Diet with Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: May 10 Registration Deadline: May 5 Time: 1 – 2 pm Ages: 50+ Cost: Free Come learn about the health benefits of a Mediterranean Diet. We will also enjoy a sampling of these wonderful foods. Presenter: Elizabeth Hall, Food City Dietician and a mystery guest.

Medications and Changing Healthcare Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: May 31 Call: 423-434-6237 for a seat Time: 1-2 pm Ages: 50+ Cost: Free Come hear Josh Harrison talk about the recent changes in healthcare and medication administration. Bring your concerns and questions. Snacks provided by Brookdale of Johnson City. Presenter: Josh Harrison, PharmD

Survivorship: The Art of Keep On, Keeping On! Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: June 16 Time: 6 - 8 pm Ages: 50+ Cost: Free To honor National Cancer Survivor Day the Senior Center will have a special program. Look for details in coming Lifestyle Papers, but save the date! The survivors age 50 or older of any type cancer and guest may attend. Limited to 40 people. Call 423-434-6237 for a seat by June 13.

Boardwalk of Health Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Wednesday, May 25 Time: 9 am - Noon Ages: 50+ Cost: Free Join us for this fun filled morning to celebrate National Senior Health and Fitness Day. A variety of activities are planned for this event to include: educational health fair, brain stimulating activities, physical activities and nutrition. Please pre-register by May 20.

Tour de Falls

Line Dance with Martha Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: (423) 434-6237 Date: Mondays Time: 3:30 pm Ages: 50+ Cost: $6/week, SilverSneakers® receive discount Instructor: Martha Davenport This class is for those who have completed the Absolute Beginner Line Dance class and are ready for more challenging steps and dances. Have fun, challenge your brain and body while burning some calories too!

(Intermediate Level) Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Carpool) Date: May 5 Reservation Deadline: May 5 Time: 8 am Ages: 50+ Cost: Free Meet at Memorial Park Community Center and bring your lunch.

Hip Hikers to Blackstack Cliffs (Challenging Level) Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Carpool) Date: May 19 Reservation Deadline: May 19 Time: 8 am Cost: Free Meet at Memorial Park Community Center and bring your lunch.

Advanced Line Dancers (Dandy Line Dancers) Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: (423) 434-6237 Date: Monday Time: 6 pm Ages: 40+ Cost: Pay instructor directly This class is for advanced line dancers. This group practices and performs at the center and in the community.

Lake Keokee (Challenging Level) Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Carpool) Date: May 26 Reservation Deadline: May 26 Time: 8 am Cost: Free Meet at Memorial Park Community Center and bring your lunch.

Ballroom Dance Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: (423) 434-6237 Date: Wednesdays Time: 5:15 pm Ages: 50+ Cost: Free Learn or polish your Fox Trot, Waltz, Tango, Cha-Cha, and other dance styles. 60

Beginners to experienced are welcome. No partner necessary.

Suitable for all ages, all levels, no partner required, guys and girls! Instructor: T.J. Pate

Ballroom Dance Practice Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: (423) 434-6237 Date: Thursdays Time: 1 pm Ages: 50+ Cost: Free Practice your dance steps to music from years gone by, make new friends and exercise your body and mind. No partner required.

Challenge Square Dance

Beginner Line Dance (Non-Partner)

Advanced Square Dance

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: (423) 434-6237 Date: Mondays Time: 2 pm Ages: Geared toward seniors, but all ages welcome Cost: $6 Join Don Williamson for this challenging square dance class.

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: (423) 434-6237 Date: Wednesdays Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Ages: Geared toward seniors, but all ages welcome Cost: $6 Don Williamson will be instructing this square dance class. Some experience recommended for this class.

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Thursdays Time: 7:15 - 8:15 pm Ages: 18+ Cost: $5/class Instructor: Casey Baskins This intermediate line dance class will focus on more complex choreography and refine basic steps. Participants should be comfort

Title: Johnson City Grand Squares

Line Dance with T.J. Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Tuesdays and Saturdays Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm (Tues); 1-2 pm (Sat.) Ages: 16+ Cost: $5/class Nuline teaches choreographed routines to a wide variety of music genres: Latin to pop/hip-hop, Celtic to Country, and so much more!

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: (423) 434-6237 Date: Second and fourth Friday evenings Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Ages: Geared toward seniors, but all ages welcome Cost: $6 New members welcome. Come and square dance the night away. 62

Musical Voices

Heart Strings Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: (423) 434-6237 Date: First, second & fourth Tuesday of each month Time: 10 am– Noon Ages: Adult Cost: Free Bring your instrument and join in this open group, playing a variety of songs including old hymns, bluegrass, country and folk music.

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Mondays Time: 1 pm Ages: 50+ Cost: Free Join this welcoming group if you desire to sing gospel music and share the joy of music with local nursing homes.

Needle and Fiber Arts

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Tuesdays Senior Chorale Time: 1 – 4 pm Location: Memorial Park Community Ages: Adult Center Cost: Free Call: (423) 434-6237 A gathering of folks who are interested in Date: Thursdays the fiber arts. Bring your project to work Time: 10 am on and share ideas and skills. Join this Ages: 50+ group to share and learn and enjoy the Cost: Free company of others while you work. Join this lively group who loves to sing a variety of songs including show tunes and Please clean up when you are finished popular songs. This group is led by Cherry and don’t store items at the Center. Smith and accompanied on piano by Acrylics Barbara Knisely. The group is open to Location: Memorial Park Community anyone who is looking for a low stress, Center less demanding group with which to Date: Wednesdays perform. No audition required. Time: 12:30 pm Ages: Adult Cost: $10 Join “Art” Holsclaw to paint and share. Designed for beginners or experienced painters. Registration deadline is Monday before each class.

Open Craft Time Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Fridays Time: 1 – 4 pm Ages: Adult Cost: Free Take advantage of our beautiful creative space! Bring a project and work in the company of other crafters. Just clean up when you are finished and please don’t store items at the Center.

Open Art Studio Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Mondays Time: 12:30 – 3:30 pm Ages: Adult Cost: Free Description: Take advantage of our beautiful creative space! Bring a project and work in the company of other artists. Just clean up when you are finished and please don’t store items at the Center.

Writer’s Circle Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Second and fourth Thursdays Time: 10 am Ages: Adult Cost: Free Join this group to share ideas for writing better stories and share your own writings for discussion with the group

Mountain Dulcimer LessonsBeginner Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Tuesdays, Class Dates to be Announced Time: 12:30 – 1 pm Ages: Adult Cost: $12.00 for eight sessions Thinking about learning to play the Mountain Dulcimer, but have no knowledge about it? These lessons are for you. Please preregister and pay. Instructor: Willis Jones

Mountain Dulcimer LessonsBeyond the Basics Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Tuesdays, Class Dates to be Announced Time: 1-2:30 pm Ages: Adult Cost: $35.00 for eight sessions Learn to play the old time Mountain Dulcimer . Please pre-register and pay. Instructor: Willis Jones

As the Page Turns

Amateur Photographers Club Reception

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: First Thursday of each month Time: 10 am Ages: 18+ Cost: Free Book Club, books provided. Casual discussion of book each month.

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: First Monday of each month Time: 1-3 pm Ages: Open to all ages Cost: Free Members share their photos/critiques, have monthly photo themes, field trips and more.

German Conversation

Conversational Spanish

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Thursdays Time: 9:30 am Ages: 18+ Cost: Free A group for people to get together to practice and brush up on their German. They share personal letters, vocabulary, articles, photos, translations and more. Come check it out!

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Tuesdays Time: 3 pm Ages: 18+ Cost: Free Learn basic Spanish knowledge, speaking, and reading Instructor: Alberto Ceffalo

Computer Lab Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays Time: 10 am-12 pm (Tuesdays) and 9-11 am (Thursdays) Ages: 18+ Cost: Free Free time in lab to work on personal items. Variety of classes available throughout the week most costing $8-15 class/month. Contact desk at 434-6237 for more information.

Next Step Photography Club Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Third Tuesday of each month Time: 6:30 pm Ages: 18+ Cost: Free Enhanced photography group. If you have camera knowledge and desire to learn and experience more, broaden your knowledge and learn more creative functions, then this is for you.

Scrabble Group

BINGO Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: (423) 434-6237 Date: Tuesday, May 17 Time: 9 am Ages: 18+ Cost: Free

Hand and Foot Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: (423) 434-6237 Date: Mondays Time: 1 pm Ages: 50+ Cost: Free This is a very social group! Don’t worry if you don’t know how to play, they can teach you everything!

Ladies Monday Night Bridge Club Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: (423) 434-6237 Date: Mondays Time: 6 pm Ages: 50+ Cost: Free Come join the ladies of the seniors’ center for a fun evening of bridge!

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: (423) 434-6237 Date: Tuesdays Time: 5:30 pm Ages: 50+ Cost: Free Do you enjoy word games? Scrabble is a great brain exercise! The scrabble group is always looking for new faces in their group. All are invited to attend.

Mexican Train Dominoes Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: (423) 434-6237 Date: Tuesdays Time: 6 pm Ages: 50+ Cost: Free This lively group would love to have you join!

Pinochle Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: (423) 434-6237 Date: Wednesdays Time: 1 pm Ages: 50+ Cost: Free Pinochle is a trick-taking card game for four players played with a special deck. Players score by taking tricks or forming combination of cards into melds. Have fun and meet new friends!

Brain-A-Cise Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: (423) 434-6237 Date: Thursdays Time: 4 pm Ages: 50+ Cost: Free Your brain needs activity too. Join us for an hour of stimulating activities to make you think and get those brain cells moving.

Rook Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: (423) 434-6237 Date: Thursdays Time: 1 pm Ages: 50+ Cost: Free Rook is a challenging trick taking game played with a special deck of cards. Bring a friend for even more fun!

Party Contract Bridge Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: (423) 434-6237 Date: Tuesday Time: Noon Ages: 50+ Cost: Free Contract Bridge took off as an international rage in the 1930s and is considered today by many to be the ultimate card game. Please join us for a great time!

Ace of Clubs Duplicate Bridge Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: (423) 434-6237 Date: Fridays Time: 12:30 pm Ages: 50+ Cost: Free Everyone is welcome! If you enjoy playing bridge, but haven't tried duplicating bridge, come join the fun...we're a friendly group!

MahJong Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: (423) 434-6237 Date: Fridays Time: 1 pm Ages: 50+ Cost: Free Mahjong is a very old tile game. The game is not only amusing, but it stimulates your mind and thinking processes.

Billiards Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: (423) 434-6237 Date: Daily Time: 7 am - 8 pm Ages: 18+ Cost: Free The billiards room features four tournament size tables on which to practice your skills. Pool sticks available for use without charge.

Table Tennis Doubles

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: (423) 434-6237 Date: Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays Time: 9:30 am - Noon Ages: 50+ Cost: Free Join us for some friendly competition and make many great new friends. Please wear athletic shoes.

Pickleball Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: (423) 434-6237 Date: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays Time: 8 - 11:30 am Ages: 50+ Cost: Free This activity is a modified form of tennis with doubles. This activity is for both senior men and women. Pickleball is now being played all over the country and has been added to the National Senior Games. Yearly tournaments will be held.

Seniors Basketball Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: (423) 434-6237 Date: Mondays Time:10 am Age: 50+ Cost: Free Meet in the gym for pick-up games and shoot arounds.

Seniors’ Legend Golf Group Location: Buffalo Valley Golf Course Unicoi, TN - Par 3 Course Call: (423) 434-6237 Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays Time: 10 am Age: 50+ Cost: $5/round Join this group for a round of golf on a Par 3 course.

Beeson Hall

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Rental payments will be taken online at myjcparks.org or in person the Winged Deer Park Administration office. Call (423) 283-5815 for more information. General Information Johnson City Parks and Recreation has a number of picnic shelters throughout the park system that are available for rental ranging from small to corporate size and ranging in price $25 - $100. City residents receive a $5 discount. All shelter usage requires a reservation. Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be given on rentals and reservations.

Buffalo Mountain Park 570 High Ridge Road Call: 423-283-5815 Buffalo Mountain Park is a 725-acre natural resource area obtained in a land swap with the U. S. Forest Service in 1994. The park is location on the North Slope of Buffalo Mountain and consists of steep topography and densely forested land. The park functions as a nature preserve primarily for hiking, picnicking, and nature programs.

Civitan Park 1000 N. Broadway Call: 423-283-5815 Civitan Park was established in 1963 on the site of a former landfill. This 33-acre community park has under-gone a total renovation for primary use as a soccer facility in a park setting. The development includes five lighted soccer fields, concession area with restrooms, volleyball, playground and a walking trail connecting Lions, Civitan and Rotary Parks.

Carnegie Park 601 N. Broadway Call: 423-283-5815 Carnegie Park, formerly Jaycee Park is a 5-acre neighborhood park established in 1945. The park consists of two girls’ lighted softball fields, a restroom shelter, basketball court, and playground.

Earth Day Park 208 E. Main Street Call: 423-283-5815 Earth Day Park was established in 1991 and is a ¼ acre special use park. The park’s primary function is a pedestrian route between Main Street and the Downtown Square parking lot.

Cardinal Park 129 Legion Street Call: 423-283-5822 Established in 1950, Cardinal Park is a 5-acre sports field (Howard Johnson Field) primarily used for the St. Louis Cardinals’ Appalachian League farm club, Amenities include a concession area, clubhouse, lighted baseball field, press box and restrooms.

Freedom Hall Pool 1320 Pactolas Road Call: 423-461-4872 Freedom Hall Pool is an indoor pool adjacent to the Freedom Hall Civic Center operated by the Parks and Recreation Department. The facility is equipped with restrooms, showers, and party room.

Carver Park & Recreation Center 322 W. Watauga Avenue Call: 423-461-8830 Established in 1958, Carver Park is a 6-acre neighborhood park. Amenities include two basketball courts, fitness trail, multi-use court, two pavilions, playground, and recreation center. A recreation center is equipped with a gymnasium, weight room, library, meeting space, teen room, community room, arts and crafts area, and kitchen. A new recreation facility was dedicated in 2005.

Kermit Tipton Stadium 900 Stadium Drive Call: 423-283-5822 Kermit Tipton Stadium is Johnson City’s first synthetic turf field football complex. It is home to Science Hill High School football and Johnson City Parks and Recreation programs. Keystone Park 601 Bert Street Call: 423-283-5815 Equipped with two little league fields, concession and score tower.

Kiwanis Park & Recreation Center 717 W. Market Street Call: 423-283-5815 Kiwanis Park, established in 1949, is a 9-acre neighborhood park. The park is primarily used for baseball play and summer playground programs. Amenities include a band shell with restrooms, lighted baseball field, lighted basketball courts, picnic tables, playground, and recreation center. Neighborhood Park is located adjacent to Kiwanis Park. Established in 1972, Neighborhood Park is a 2-acre baseball field used primarily for youth baseball. Liberty Bell Tennis Center 505 Liberty Bell Blvd. Call: 423-283-5822 Located near Freedom Hall Civic Center the complex offers 14 lighted tennis courts. Lions Park 817 Country Club Court Call: 423-283-5815 Lions Park, established in 1958, is an 8-acre neighborhood park used primarily for Little League baseball. Amenities include two-lighted baseball fields, one non-lighted field, concession, and restroom area and a covered pavilion with restrooms and kitchen. Memorial Park Community Center 510 Bert Street Call: Aquatics - 423-434-5749 Recreation Services - 423-434-5749 Senior Services - 423-434-6237 State-of-the-art, 72,000 square foot neighborhood community center that opened December 10, 2012. It represents the area’s first intergenerational facility, housing Aquatics, Recreation Services, and Senior Services under one roof. The center offers a variety of programming including aquatics, health and fitness, socialization, outdoors, charter trips, Homeschool, technology, arts, and much more. The center is equipped with a 75-foot lap pool, therapy pool, and teaching pool, enabling aquatics to facilitate a diverse aquatics program to a wide-range of age groups.

Recreation opportunities include a two court gymnasium, two dance and aerobic rooms, a fitness room, billiards, and four outdoor tennis courts. Other programming areas include performing and visual arts, socials, computer lab, arts and crafts, and a game room. An outdoor amphitheater and plaza honoring veterans with the famous Doughboy as it’s centerpiece. Event rentals are also available at this location with several rooms that can accommodate birthday parties, bridal and baby showers, retirements, meetings, and luncheons. Metro-Kiwanis Park 817 Guaranda Drive Call: 423-283-5815 Purchased in 1972, Metro-Kiwanis is a 15-acre community park used primarily for softball league play. Amenities include concession area and restrooms, two picnic shelters, picnic tables, Playground area, two lighted softball fields and five tennis courts. Friendship Gardens located within the park, is a three-acre special use area whose primary purpose is self-directed activities. The gardens are home for “Junaluska” a 30-foot carving in honor of the American Indians. The sculpture was created in 1986 by sculptor Peter Wolf Toth. Paul Christman Park 1000 N. Boone Street Call: 423-283-5815 Developed in 1983, Paul Christman Park is a ½-acre neighborhood park, which includes a small shelter with picnic table, playground area and a multi-use basketball court. Powell Square Park 201 W. Popular Street Call: (423) 283-5815 Established in 1889, this 1.4 acre neighborhood park is the department’s oldest park. Amenities include multi-use playing field, picnic tables, shelter with restrooms, and playground area. Princeton Arts Center 2516 E. Oakland Avenue Call: 423-283-5800 Established 1986, the center serves as the artistic and cultural resources for the department offering a variety of performing and visual art programs. The center is equipped with a conference room, gallery space, art studio, program space, and an outdoor toddler play area.

Rotary Park 1001 N. Broadway Call: 423-283-5815 The Carnegie Realty Company donated Rotary Park to the city in 1908. The park consists of 10.4 acres and is one of the most popular parks in the city with an annual attendance of over 40,000. The park is open April through October and is primarily used as a picnic facility in a natural setting. Amenities include six covered picnic shelters, restrooms, multi-use picnic tables, multi-use playing field, and playground area. A Boundless Playground is planned for 2016. Skate Park 705 Liberty Bell Boulevard Call: 423-283-5815 The concept of developing a public skate park was initiated by residents, both youth and adults with an active interest in the sport in 1998. In 1999 the firm of Purkiss-Rose RSI was secured to design the park. Spring Street Park 106 Spring Street Call: 423-283-5815 Spring Street Park, located in the central business district, is a ½-acre green space facility surrounded by commercial buildings. The park consists of a brick patio area with benches and landscaping. Veterans Park 1005 Southwest Avenue Call: 423-283-5815 Established in 1973, Veterans Park is a ¼-acre special use park, which has been incorporated into the new South Side Elementary School campus. The park is equipped with multi-use picnic tables and benches. Willow Springs Park 1201 Huffine Road Call: 423-283-5815 Established in 1998, Willow Springs Park encompasses 36 acres in southwest Johnson City between Huffine and Antioch Roads. It was named after a dairy that operated near the site around the turn of the century. Architectural designs for shelters and light fixtures are reminiscent of styles prevalent during Johnson City’s earliest days. Our heritage is also the inspiration for the name of the playground: Johnson’s Depot. In the mid-1850’s, Henry Johnson (Johnson’s City first mayor) built a general store and post office.

In 1857 when rail service was established to this area, Mr. Johnson built a depot. The growing community was first known as “Johnson’s Tank” and then “Johnson’s Depot” until its incorporation as Johnson City in 1869. Accordingly, the playground design features train and village theme play elements. Johnson City Dog Park @ Willow Springs 1201 Huffine Road Contact: Website: www.jcdogpark.org The Willow Springs Dog Park Project is a cooperative effort between the Friends of Johnson City Dog Park Association and the City of Johnson City Parks and Recreation Department. The 1.6 acre site is located within the park boundaries of Willow Springs Park. For information contact the Dog Park Association at www.jcdogpark.org. Winged Deer Park 4137 Bristol Highway Call: 423-283-5815 Established in 1991, Winged Deer Park is a 200-acre district park. The J. Norton Arney family previously owned and operated the farm from the 1940’s through the early 70’s. Mr. Arney was a noted car dealer and raised and trained show horses in the area. The farm was used primarily to grow hay and had several large stables on the lakefront property. The city purchased the property in 1985. The original farmhouse was converted into what is now the Parks and Recreation administration office, which includes a meeting room, working offices and a landscaped patio area with small gazebo. Amenities include five-lighted softball fields, athletic office scorer’s towers, and restroom, three-lighted soccer fields, Batter’s Up batting cages, a 18-hole disc golf course, playground area, soccer concession building with restroom, half-mile walk track and paved fitness trails which winds through the forested section of the park. The lakefront area features two sand volleyball courts, picnic shelter with restroom, public boating access, green space, lighted handicap accessible boardwalk, amphitheater, and a Festival Plaza multi-use area with restroom. The park’s historical area features the Robert Young Cabin one of Johnson City’s oldest dwellings, the Massengil Monument, and the James H. Quillen Historical Tree Arboretum.

Buffalo Mountain Park 570 High Ridge Road Call: 423-283-5821 Offers 8.2 miles of hiking trails considered moderate, a 1,500 ft. rise from the picnic area to the top can be strenuous if you are not in fairly good shape. All mileage is measured from the picnic area. (The White Rock Trail is a 4.5 mile loop). Huckleberry Knob - .05 Lady Slipper Loop - .09 Hartsell Hollow - .05 White Rock - 2.3 Tip Top - 2.1

Carver Park 322 W. Watauga Avenue Call: 423-461-8830 Quarter-mile flat walking track Civitan Park 1000 N. Broadway Call: 423-283-5822 The paved walking / jogging track joins Lions Park and Civitan Park and measures 1/57 miles. Liberty Bell Complex Liberty Bell Boulevard Call: 423-283-5822 The paved walking track circle the entire Liberty Bell Complex and offers 1.7 miles of fitness area. The Liberty Bell Track features a 375-meter jogging and walking surface.

Bicycles - Places for families to ride Liberty Bell Recreation Trail This 1.7 mile walking and jogging trail encircles the entire Liberty Bell Complex. Children on bikes and Roller Blades are welcome. No adult bikes are allowed. State of Franklin Multi-Use Trail Greenline Road The trail is 2.3 miles in length and is open to all users. It starts at the intersection of Greenline Road and extends to Sunset Drive. Nearby Locations Steele Creek Park - Bristol Warriors Path State Park - Kingsport Virginia Creeper Trail - Trail runs from Abington to White Top, Virginia, Bays Mountain Park - Kingsport Tweetsie Trail Group Ride Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: (423) 434-5749 Date: Thursdays (beginning March 3) Time: 6:30 pm Cost: Free Ages: All ages Join The Bike Shop every Thursday Night at Memorial Park Community Center for a Tweetsie Trail Group ride. We will meet in the lobby of Memorial Park Community Center at 5:30pm. All bike types and skill levels are welcome! Lights are encouraged.

Tweetsie Trail Alabama Street Call: 423-283-5815 The Tweetsie Trail is a rails-to-trails project traversing form ET&WNC (Tweetsie) railroad right-of-way between Johnson City and Elizabethton. The trail provides opportunities for walking, hiking, running, and biking on a relatively flat grade in a beautiful, natural setting. When complete, the 10-mile trail will be the longest rails-to-trails project in Tennessee. The trail was built without any federal or state funding. Rather, it’s the result of generous donations from individuals, businesses, and local governments.