Johnson City Parks and Recreation
A Walk in the Park Your Parks and Recreation Connection
Special points of interest: ~ Mountain Games full of outdoor fun! ~ Administration Highlights ~ Athletic Division Highlights ~ Park Services Division Highlights ~ Recreation Services Highlights - Kudos Corner ~ Dashboard
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Mountain Games full of outdoor fun! Morning showers did not dampen the enthusiasm at the JC Parks Mountain Games on Aug. 18, a unique outdoor adventure at which participants enjoyed kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing, disc golf, music and lunch at Legion Street Pool. A looped mountain bike course with small obstacles was constructed, and bikes were available for riders. Outdoor accessories were displayed and expert information was provided. A DJ provided tunes during the three-hour event, and most in attendance stayed for a swim following the action. A special thank you to Mahoney's Outfitters, SORBA Tri-Cities, Local Motion, The Bike Shop, the SHHS Mountain Bike Team and Rockon Climbing. Other contributors and donors include Dollywood, Double Tree Hotel, Chick-fil-A, Sam’s Club, Walmart, Hampton Trails Bicycle Shop, WonderWorks, Mellow Mushroom, Barberitos and Anakeesta Theme Park.
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Administration Highlights ~
Carver playground - XGrass has completed the surfacing installation. Park Services crew installed topsoil and sod around the playground perimeter in preparation for the ribbon cutting.
A plan to complete any maintenance issues and sprucing up of facilities has been implemented for each park.
Liberty Bell Tennis Center - the Pete Zannis fundraising group is re-evaluating the entrance design.
Winged Deer Park - SORBA Tri-Cities grant presentation ($10,000) was held on Aug. 15.
Athletics Division Highlights ~
Fall T-ball, machine pitch and fast pitch softball is underway.
Fall youth soccer registration is still underway. The last day to register is Sept. 17. Practices are underway and games will begin Sept. 10.
Adult softball season began on August 20.
Park Services Division Highlights ~
A Walk in the Park
Rotary Park - quotes have been received for entrance fencing recommendations will follow early September.
Civitan Park - sod installation on field one and goal mouths on all fields.
Winged Deer Park - lakefront playground replacement components have been installed and shade sails have been cleaned. Playground is open for public use.
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Recreation Services Division ~
Memorial Park Community Center - The adaptive recreation program resumed their fall schedule on August 8 with 40 participants. The center hosted a mystery supper with the Johnson City Cardinals on August 15 with 20 participating. The Inaugural Mountain Games event took place on August 18 at Legion Street Pool. The full story is on page one.
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Nature is very grateful to have many groups of volunteers. This brave group of scouting folks met on a rainy Saturday to walk and flag some problem areas containing invasive plants for removal. The whole scout troop of 30 individuals will return on a drier day and get the job done in Jacob’s Nature Park at Sinking Creek. Volunteers matter!
Carver Recreation Center staff joined the Little Chicago Festival on Aug. 11. They provided games and activities from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. to festival goers.
The department will cut the ribbon to open the new playground at Carver Park on Wednesday, Aug.29 at 4 p.m. Join us for the long awaited celebration!
Johnson City Parks & Recreation 4137 Bristol Hwy. 4137 Bristol Highway Johnson City, TN 37601 Johnson City, Tennessee 37601 Phone: Phone: 423-283-5815 423-283-5815 Fax: 423-283-5829 Fax: 423-283-5829 Email: jcparksinfo@johnsontn.org Website: www.johnsoncitytn.org
Amanda Hollifield has landed in the Kudos Corner for stepping up and filling an immediate need as interim Athletic Manager during youth soccer and adult softball signups. After just two weeks, Amanda has transferred to the position of Athletic Manager. “With Amanda’s passion for athletics and her previous experience in the athletic operations, she was the obvious choice to fill the position,” said James Ellis, Parks and Recreation director. “I am certain that she will continue to lead our athletic programming to new heights”.
Upcoming Events August 24, 25, 26: Winged Deer Park - USSSA Fall Ball Clash
September 19: Carver Recreation - First Responder, Mass Transit and school bus driver luncheon
August 25: Buffalo Mountain Park - Sunrise hike (Meet the Mountains event)
September 19: Carver Recreation - Community Remembrance Day
August 25: Jacob’s Nature Park at Sinking Creek - Discover Jacob’s Nature Park (Meet the Mountains event)
September 21-23: Winged Deer Park - USSSA Sept. Classic
August 29: Carver Recreation - Playground Ribbon Cutting
September 22: Memorial Park Community Center - Dolly & Me Tea
August 31: Memorial Park Community Center Senior Services Tweetsie Trail Mix and Mingle
September 25: Memorial Park Community Center - Parent’s Night Out
August 31, September 1, 2: Winged Deer Park - USA Labor Day Classic
September 27: Winged Deer Park - Park Advisory Bd. Mtg.
September 6: Carver Recreation: Grandparents Senior Day
September 28: Memorial Park Community Center - Teenage Manhunt
September 7-9: Winged Deer Park - NSA Border Wars
September 28-30: Winged Deer Park - USA Play for the Cure
September 10: Fall soccer league begins
October 20: Memorial Park Community Center - Super Spooky Saturday - SAVE THE DATE!
September 14-16: Winged Deer Park - Milligan Fall Classic September 15-29: Memorial Park Community Center - Treasure Hunt