Johnson City Parks and Recreation Special points of interest: ~ 2019: A Year of Accomplishments!
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~ Administration Highlights
2019: A Year of Accomplishments!
~ Athletic Division Highlights
Here’s wishing everyone a very merry Christmas and a happy and fulfilling new year.
~ Park Services Division Highlights ~ Golf Division Highlights ~ Recreation Services Division Highlights
The Johnson City Parks and Recreation Department in 2019 once again provided the community with abundant opportunities, and our priority remains improving the quality of life for our citizens and providing the very best programming and facilities possible. In 2019, we opened Tannery Knobs Mountain Bike Park, which features numerous trails for varied skill levels and an asphalt pump track. Whether you are an avid biker or not, you will not be disappointed when you visit and check out the views. The newly renovated Langston Centre opened to the public on Sunday, Nov. 17. Parks and Recreation staff will operate the building along with volunteer assistance from the Langston Educational and Arts Development group, a local nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the quality of life by providing programs in music, arts, education, and more for the community. A new splash pad is coming to Carver Recreation in 2020, along with a new outdoor restroom facility. Tannery Knobs and Rotary Park also will receive new restroom facilities in 2020. Other improvements include renovations to the Pete Zannis Tennis Center at Liberty Bell entrance thanks to a partnership with a private citizens group and a new learning pavilion at Jacobs Nature Park at Sinking Creek, which will feature a living roof. Improvements also will be occurring at Pine Oaks Golf Course as we will be adding a concession area, renovated office/clubhouse and the addition of the Learning Center. The latest improvements and features, in addition to the daily services provided by Golf, Senior Services and our entire staff, are possible due to the support of the Board of Commissioners, city management, various volunteers, nonprofits and other sponsors dedicated to giving back to their community through our department. Thanks to all those involved, committed and dedicated to Parks and Recreation. We look forward to providing quality programming, facilities and services to the community in 2020.