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Setting the standard for quality of life with a beautiful, close-knit, connected and engaged community where individuals, families and businesses thrive.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Grandparents’ Day Picnic
Sunday, Sept. 7
1-2:30 p.m.
All ages, free
McFee Park Great Lawn Pavilion
Bring your loved ones to a picnic at McFee Park to celebrate the grandparents in your family! Bring a picnic lunch, sunscreen and some gratitude for your grandparents There will be yard games and a craft station Register for the picnic.
Independence Day Parade
Friday, July 4
9:30 a.m.
Party in the Park
Friday, July 25
6-8 p.m.
All ages, free
McFee Park Splash Pad
The Town of Farragut’s 37th annual Independence Day Parade will be held on Friday, July 4. More information, road closures and suggested parking can be found at townoffarragut.org/townevents.
Party at the splash pad with Farragut Parks & Rec! Activities, music and food trucks make the perfect way to say goodbye to summer
Fun with Farragut’s Fleet
Saturday, Aug. 23
9-11 a.m.
All ages, free
Mayor Bob Leonard Park
This free event is a way for kids to get up close and personal with big equipment used by the Town of Farragut Public Works, Knox County Sheriff's Office and more!
Art Fest
Sunday, Sept. 14
1-3 p.m.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Ages 12 and under, free Farragut Community Center
This Farragut family favorite is back with free, outdoor fun for every young art lover! Craft stations will provide materials and instruction for each project.
Family Campout
Friday, Sept. 19 -
Saturday, Sept. 20
$30 per family up to four people; $10 per additional family member(s)
McFee Park
Sleep under the stars with Farragut Parks & Recreation! Check-in begins at 4 p.m. on Friday, Sep. 19, and checkout is by 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sep. 20. Dinner and breakfast are included. Families must supply their own tent and sleeping bags Register for the campout.
RECREATION PROGRAMMING
Farragut Parks & Rec offers a variety of recreation programs that help make our community a fun, healthy place to live and play. Follow us on social media, check out our website or visit the Farragut Community Center to see the latest updates and join the fun!
ADULTS & FAMILY
Sourdough for Beginners
Farragut Community Center
July 10, Aug 14, Sept 11; 6:30-7:30 pm
Learn a Fiber Art Series
Wednesdays, July 23-August 27, 5-6:30 p.m.
Ages 12 and up, $5 per class
Ages 12 and up, $15 per class. Sourdough basics for beginners: Review of tools, terminology, and techniques for baking your own bread at home! All materials will be provided. We will not be baking bread in class, but participants will receive their own sourdough starter to take home! Register for the class.
Beginner American Sign Language
Mondays, July 7 – Aug. 25, 5:30-7 p.m.
Ages 18 and up, $75
Learn a new language at the Farragut Community Center! Beginner ASL will be conducted completely in sign and will teach students the alphabet, fingerspelling, basic vocabulary and common phrases. Register for the class.
Mahjong and Gaming Club
Every other Tuesday, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Ages 9 and up, free
Join us to learn new games! There will be special classes to learn mahjong, tong-its, chess, checkers and other organized board games. View the full schedule.
Can't decide what crafting niche to get started in? Try out six different kinds of fiber arts at the community center. This will be a quick introduction and a chance to explore different facets of the fiber arts. All supplies will be provided. The weekly schedule can be found below. Preregistration is required for each class.
July 23: Hand Sew
July 30: Crochet
August 6: Felt
August 13: Weave
August 20: Macrame
August 27: Embroidery
Paint a Friend Challenge
Wednesday, August 6, 7-8 p.m.
Ages 10 and up, $10 per couple
Join us for a night full of laughter with this fun challenge! Bring a friend, a sibling, a parent, or a partner to the community center to paint a portrait of each other. No need to be artistic to have fun at this event! Try your best, and then we’ll reveal the masterpieces at the end All supplies are provided Please register one person per couple. Register for the Paint a Friend Challenge.
ADULTS & FAMILY
Coffee and Crochet
Saturday, August 2-30, 8:30-10 a.m.
Ages 10 and up, free
Creative Coloring
Wednesdays, July 30-Sept. 10, 4-5 p.m.
Ages 12 and up, free
Relax, color, and connect! Join our weekly Creative Coloring sessions for a calming, creative break and a fun hour of socializing.
Drop-in for a social hour of productivity! Use this time to learn some new stitches, finish any WIPs you have or chat with other fellow crocheters and crafters. A Keurig, mugs and creamer will be provided Bring your own yarn, hooks, Keurig pods or tea bags and any other materials you may need. No preregistration required.
Scrapbooking Class
Tuesdays, Aug. 5, 19, Sept. 2; 6:30–8 p.m.
Ages 10 and up, $4 per person
Capture memories, socialize and get creative! Join our biweekly scrapbooking class at the Farragut Community Center, where crafters of all levels come together to design beautiful, personalized pages. Whether you're new to scrapbooking or a seasoned pro, you'll find inspiration, tools, and friendly guidance. Bring your creativity and your favorite photos!
Limited supplies provided please bring your own materials if you have them!
National Be Nice to Bugs Day
Farragut Community Center Greenspace July14, 4-6 pm
All ages, free
Join us for a celebration of National Be Nice to Bugs day. There will be a variety of dropin activities geared towards youth, all about bugs! Registration is encouraged but not required.
Bingo
July 1, 15, 29; 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Ages 10 and up, $4 per person
Join us every other week for Bingo at the Farragut Community Center Enjoy a night of prizes, fun and friendly competition. Ages 10 and up are welcome! Bring your family and friends to try your luck!
Spring Adult Volleyball Leagues
Cost: $175 per team for recreation and intermediate leagues
Drop-in Dodgeball
Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m.
Ages 18 and up, $2 per player
$125 per team for competitive fours league
Registration ends Wednesday, July 2.
Late summer recreational league (six players)
Games will be played on Monday evenings beginning July 7 at Mayor Bob Leonard Park. Two women must be on the court at all times.
Late summer intermediate league (six players)
Games will be played on Thursday evenings beginning July 10 at Mayor Bob Leonard Park. Two women must be on the court at all times
View more information and register.
Drop-in Dodgeball provides adults the opportunity to make friends and get exercise by playing a weekly game of dodgeball. We will divide into two teams and play classic dodgeball We look forward to playing with you!
Did youknow... Did youknow...
Farragut Community Center offers Program Punch Cards for $30 each. These cards contain $40 worth of program punches, can be shared among family members and do not expire. Ask our front desk staff about this deal the next time you visit!
OPEN GYM
Youth Basketball Open Gym
Tuesdays and Fridays, June 3-July 29, 4-6:30 p.m.
Cost: $2 per person
Ages 13 and under
Volleyball Open Gym
Mondays, 6:30-9 p.m.
Cost: $4 per person
Ages 14 and up
This basketball open gym is specifically for youth ages 13 and under. Parents/guardians must stay on-site with participants.
Family Basketball
Thursdays, 4-6 p.m.
Cost: $2 per person
No need to pre-register – just bring a ball and get ready to play! Please arrive a few minutes early to check in and get your free community center membership. This session is specifically for youth and families to shoot around and play without the intensity of pickup open gyms.
Limited equipment is available for checkout and nets are provided. Please arrive a few minutes early to check in and get your free community center membership. To maximize community use, users may experience wait times.
Pickleball Open Gym
Mondays and Fridays, noon-3 p.m.
Wednesdays, 4-9 p.m.
Cost: $4 per person
Ages 14 and up
Grab a paddle and get ready to play! During this time, the gym is on the challenge court system To maximize community use, users may experience wait times.
Pickup Basketball
Thursdays, 6:30-9 pm
Cost: $4 per person
Ages 14 and up
No need to pre-register – just bring a ball and get ready to play! This session is specifically for individuals who want to play scrimmage-style, non-refereed games.
YOUTH
Math Bites: Session 1
Friday, July 11, 1-3 p.m.
Grades 2-4, $12 per child
Students explore single, double and multi-digit number operations in a fun, supportive environment. All materials are provided. Register for Session 1
Art Adventures
Tuesdays, June 17-July 29, Aug. 12-Dec. 16, 2-3:30 p.m.
Ages 6 to 12, $4 per child
Each week, school-aged artists create a new project with varying mediums. All skill levels are welcome! Preregistration is not required
Math Bites: Session 2
Friday, July 25, 1-3 pm
Grades 4-6, $12 per child
Students experience problems, math games and story time with decimals, fractions and percents. All materials are provided. Register for Session 2.
Creative Space
Mondays, 3:30-5:30 pm
Ages 6-12, free
A perfect opportunity for schoolaged kids to use the classroom for open-ended work time Limited supplies for various activities are provided.
Kids Free Play (Open Gym)
Mondays through July 28, 4-5 p.m.
Ages 4 to 12, $2 per child
Kids can play and stay active in this open gym! With plenty of space and fun activities, it's the perfect way to burn energy and have a blast!
Afterschool Art
Wednesdays, Aug. 13-Dec. 17, 3:30-5 p.m.
Ages 6 to 12, $4 per child
Each week, school-aged artists create a new project with varying mediums All skill levels are welcome! Preregistration is not required.
Beginner Ballet
Level 1: Thursdays, 3-4 p.m.
Ages 4-6
Level 2: Thursdays, 4-5 p.m.
Ages 7-12
Cost: $30 per month
Beginner Ballet teaches the fundamentals of ballet and focuses on grace, flexibility, teamwork and creativity. Please come to class with hair pulled back, tights, leotard, ballet shoes and a smile! Register for Beginner Ballet.
YOUTH
Toddler Takeover
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-11 a.m.
Cost: $2 per child
Ages walking to 5 years
Tiny Tots Tennis
McFee Park
Mondays, Sept. 8-29, 4-4:45 p.m.
Ages 4 to 6, $15 per child
Join us for this guardian-supervised indoor playtime and let your child
It’s time for toddlers to get some group-led activity in and a lot of energy out! Parents are encouraged to participate!
Learn to Ride a Bike Workshop
Mayor Bob Leonard Park
Monday, Aug 11, 4:30-6 pm
Ages 5 to 8, $5 per child
This is a course for kids learning how to ride a bicycle! Bring your own bicycle and a helmet. Please remove training wheels before arrival. Register for the workshop.
This introductory program teaches tiny athletes the building blocks of tennis! We will focus on hand-eye coordination, basic strokes and related gross motor skills Preregistration is required, as space is limited! Parents are required to participate with their child. Register for Tiny Tots.
Storytime Crafts
Tuesdays, Aug. 5-Sept. 30, 9:15-10 a.m.
Age: 3 to 5, $2 per child
Join us for a fun storytelling session with picture books and a related craft. No preregistration required.
American Sign Language for Kids
Session 1: Tuesdays, July 8-29, 3:30-4:30 p.m.; register for session 1.
Session 2: Tuesdays, Aug 5-26, 4:30-5:30 p.m. ; register for session 2.
Ages 6 to 14, $20 per session
This beginner American Sign Language (ASL) class will include learning ASL vocabulary with visual aids, engaging conversation and fun games and activities.
YOUTH
Elementary Homeschool PE
Grades K-5 (ages 6-10)
Tuesdays, Aug. 12-Dec. 16, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, Aug. 13-Dec. 17, 1-2 p.m.
Cost: $2 per child
Learn a Sport Series
Various locations
Tuesdays, Aug. 5-Sept. 9, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Ages 6-12, $10 per child
This homeschool PE class will feature sports and group games that emphasize teamwork, good sportsmanship, physical activity and fun! Participants must be at least 6 years old to participate. Preregistration is not required.
Middle School Homeschool PE
Grades 6-8 (ages 11-14)
Wednesdays, Aug. 13-Dec. 17, 2:303:30 pm
Cost: $2 per child
This homeschool PE class will emphasize organized sports, competition and physical activity, while still including plenty of group games, teamwork and fun!
Preregistration is not required.
Kids get hands-on experience with a different sport each week, from soccer and basketball to tennis and more. No prior experience needed just a willingness to learn and move. Register for the series
Youth Tennis Lessons
McFee Park
Mondays, Sept 8-29, 5-6 pm
Ages 7 to 9, $15 per child
Perfect for beginner youth who are interested in playing tennis! We will learn basic strokes, serves and other skills necessary for enjoying the game. Register for tennis lessons.
HABIT Dog Reading Hour
Tuesdays, July 1-29, 12-1:30 p.m.
Ages 5 to 12, $2 per child
Join a HABIT (Human-Animal Bond in Tennessee) dog for a reading hour! This is a great opportunity to improve read-aloud skills, socialization and enjoy quiet, creative activities. Register for each session individually.
FITNESS
Rise and Shine Yoga
Mondays and Fridays, 8:15-9:15 a.m.
Cost: $4 or two punches on a punch card per session.
Zumba
Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Cost: $4 per class
Ages 18 and up
Rise and shine! Start your day off right with a morning yoga class led by registered yoga teacher Mindy Wise or Jenny Trussell! Bring a yoga mat, water and a positive attitude!
Sunrise Stretch
Wednesdays, 8:15-9:15 a.m.
Cost: Free
Start your day off right with a sunrise yoga session! This 60-minute class is the perfect way to start the day for beginning to advanced yogis with registered yoga teacher Jenny Trussell. Bring a mat and a smile.
We take the "work" out of workout with Zumba! Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance class that makes getting fit, fun!
Total Fitness
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Cost: $4 or two punches on a punch card, per session.
Join Rachel Piotrowski, certified group exercise instructor and personal trainer, for a total body fitness class! This class is tailored to individuals of all fitness levels and focuses on functional exercises to improve overall strength and balance. Don’t forget water, a mat and weights or resistance band
Do you have a great idea for a program that doesn’t exist at the Farragut Community Center? Do you have skills or knowledge to teach a subject? Become a contractual instructor!
For more information and to apply, visit townoffarragut.org/programs.
VOLUNTEER
Many of our events would not be possible without the time and efforts of our volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering with Farragut Parks & Rec, please reach out to parksandrecinfo@townoffarragut.org.
FARRAGUT COMMUNITY CENTER
HOURS OF
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
PAVILIONS
ANCHOR PARK
Athletic Pavilion
Essex Pavilion
Hartford Pavilion
Saratoga Pavilion
FIELDS & COURTS
ANCHOR PARK
Rectangular Field (1)
Diamond Field (1)
MAYOR BOB LEONARD PARK
Diamond Fields (4)
Rectangular Fields (5)
BLUECROSS HEALTHY PLACE AT TOWN HALL
Town Hall Pavilion
FOUNDERS PARK AT CAMPBELL STATION
Burnside Pavilion
Longstreet pavilion
MCFEE PARK
Small Pavilion
Large Pavilion
Great Lawn Pavilion
Sand Volleyball Courts (3)
MCFEE PARK
Rectangular Field (1)
Basketball Court (1)
Pickleball Courts (4)
Tennis Courts (2)
PARKS & GREENWAYS
Town of Farragut Parks & Plaza
Anchor Park
BlueCross Healthy Place at Town Hall
Founders Park at Campbell Station
Mayor Bob Leonard Park
Mayor Ralph McGill Plaza
McFee Park
Greenways
Farragut boasts over 25 segments of greenway trails, totaling approximately 20 miles, that connect neighborhoods and provide great places to ride a bike, walk, run and roller blade
To view information and amenities for each park, visit townoffarragut.org/parks.