Get Out & Play 2016

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Nearly 20 miles of paved greenways stretch from Bearden to West Hills and on toward Walker Springs in West Knoxville. Along with several community parks, nearly 300 acres between Sequoyah and Lakeshore parks attract young and old for a variety of outdoor activities along the Tennessee River.

OUR FAVORITES FAMILY FUN

NAME: Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett and Family FAVORITE PLACES: The Cove at Concord Park, Carl Cowan Splashpad, Admiral Farragut Park Disc Golf

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ADMIRAL FARRAGUT PARK 9950 S. Northshore Dr. • 23 acres

stations along the way. The park parallels the Turkey Creek Greenway, which winds alongside several connecting subdivisions offering several miles for walking and running.

Admiral Farragut Park features a nine-hole mix of wooded and open fairways for the disc golfer, nature trails for the hiker/runner, and plenty of shoreline for the angler. Nestled on the banks of the Tennessee River, the park renders water access for both paddling and fishing. Following the shoreline is a half-mile nature trail that winds through the forest to connect with Carl Cowan Park.

Features: blueway access, fishing, accessible fishing pier, greenways, basketball, soccer, volleyball, horseshoes, playground, picnic areas, shelter, restrooms

CAMPBELL STATION PARK

405 Campbell Station Rd. • 17 acres

Situated beside the Farragut branch library, Campbell Station Park contributes a beautiful walking trail and an outdoor classroom in a tranquil setting for residents and visitors to enjoy. The paved greenway winds alongside North Turkey Creek with lights along the east side. A whimsical collection of bronze sculptures adorn the park.

Features: disc golf, blueway access, fishing, paddling, trails, picnic area, shelter

KEEPING FIT

NAME: Cameron Broome FAVORITE PLACES: Bearden Greenway, Sequoyah Greenway (Cherokee Boulevard), West Hills Park

ANCHOR PARK

11730 Turkey Creek Rd. • 15 acres

On the shores of Little Turkey Creek, Anchor Park features two fishing piers and a small pond stocked with a variety of fish species. The paved walking trail winds along the park perimeter, offering exercise

ADVENTURE

NAME: Chris and Brandi Brown FAVORITE PLACES: Lakeshore Greenway, Sequoyah Park, Concord Park Trails

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