Johnson City Parks and Recreation Special points of interest: ~ JC Parks GO. ALL. OUTSIDE! ~ Administration Highlights ~ Athletic Division Highlights
~ Park Services Division Highlights ~ Golf Division Highlights ~ Recreation Services Division Highlights
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JC Parks GO. ALL. OUTSIDE! The recent dedication of Carver Recreation Center’s new splash pad was followed by a rush of Parks and Recreation summer camp kick-offs, pool and splash pad openings, team sports and other activities, helping move enthusiastic community members of all ages outdoors. Rotary Park’s popular splash pad came to life with Carver’s state-ofthe-art amenity on May 28, doubling the public’s opportunity for wet, entertaining outdoor play. Legion Pool opened on Memorial Day, and the location has been a hotspot since day one. Jump-Start JC, Carver Recreation, Langston Centre, nature, athletic and specialty camps are full and churning out smiles. Youngsters and others are exploring our parks and facilities. They’re swimming, hunting critters, playing soccer, mountain biking, running the bases and taking their first-ever airplane flight. They’re also learning. Program coordinators, instructors, speakers and staff are teaching everything from fitness and sportsmanship to the science of the natural world. The Lakeside Concert Series is drawing robust numbers, and an uptick in newcomers is evident. A refreshed and scenic Boone Lake, pristine lakefront and amenities receive compliments and kudos on a regular basis. Flag football and ecosystems. Footwork and pollination. Rafting, geology, music, herb gardens. It’s here, and more is on the way. Summer camps are just now picking up steam, and a number of field trips and other activities are planned through July. Enjoy!
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Administration Highlights ~
Charles Ridlehuber will join the parks and recreation family as assistant director on July 6.
Lakeside Concert Series is showing a steady rise in attendance with each concert. Carver Splash Pad dedication was held on May 27.
Athletic Highlights ~
The annual youth tennis camp is underway with 162 youth enrolled.
The youth softball season wraps up on June 23 with tournament finals.
High school fast-pitch team sign ups conclude June 28. Adult signups begin on the 28th and fall youth soccer begins on July 5.
Senior Services Highlights ~
The Senior Center received its reaccreditation through NCOA/NISC, a process which occurs every five years.
Will be offering extended hours until 8 p.m. beginning July 6, along with additional programming options in arts, fitness and healthy eating.
Golf Highlights ~
First Tee classes are being held on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday with 15 youth in each class.
Two PGA Jr. League matches were held with roughly 30 juniors in attendance.
The Tri-Cities Sneds Tour was held on June 16 where 65 boys and girls participated ranging in age from 8 - 18.
Tri-Cities Senior Traveling League was held on June 21.
Hosted the Melvin StevensThomas Wade-Jeremy Stevens Scholarship Golf tournament on June 5.
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Recreation Services Highlights ~ Nature: Parks and Recreation was represented on the StoryTown Radio Show titled, “Live Snakes and Creatures Great and Small” on public radio. Pictured right, the director was getting ready to hold a snake as promised due to fundraising goals being met. Summer Camps: Camps are up and running smoothly with area youth enjoying a variety of opportunities and outdoor fun.
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Park Services Highlights ~
Winged Deer Disc Golf Course - The course is being prepared for the upcoming PDA Pro Master Disc Golf World Championship on Aug. 1 –7. A drainage tile has been installed covered with a walking path, pedestrian path improvements have been made, painted kiosk, new signage installed and course map.
Drinking fountains have all been put back in operation.
Carver Splash Pad - New signage installed.
Administration Office 4137 Bristol Hwy. Johnson City, TN 37601 Phone: 423-283-5815 Fax: 423-283-5829 Email: jcparksinfo@johnsoncitytn.org Website: www.johnsoncitytn.org Like us on Facebook @jcparkstn Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @jcparkstn
Upcoming Events June 26-27 - USA Firecracker Classic - Winged Deer Park
July 31 - Back to School Bash - Winged Deer Park
June 28 - Adult Fall Softball Sign Ups Begin
August 3 & 5 –University High Golf Team Try Outs - Pine Oaks
July 5 - July 4th Holiday!
August 7 - USA 3 up 3 Down Classic - Winged Deer Park
July 5 - Fall Youth Soccer Sign Ups Begin
August 12 - Bert Street Music Series - Beach Nite Band
July 6 - PGA Jr. League Match - Pine Oaks Golf
August 14 - USA Line Drive Classic - Winged Deer Park
July 8 - Lakeside Concert - CrossRoad Band - Goulding Amphitheater - Winged Deer Park
August 17, 24, & 31 - University High Matches - Pine Oaks
July 10-11 - USA Mid-Summer Classic - Winged Deer Park
August 19 - Bert Street Music Series - David Gerald
July 13-15 - Science Hill High School Try Outs - Pine Oaks
August 21-22 - Fall Ball Clash - Winged Deer Park
July 15 - Lakeside Concert - Beach Nite Band - Goulding Amphitheater - Winged Deer Park
August 26 - Bert Street Music Series - My New Favorites
July 15-18 - Future Stars Sports Fast Pitch World Series Winged Deer Park
August 28 - USA Labor Day Classic - Winged Deer Park
July 17 - Boys & Girls Club - Pine Oaks
August 30 - October 7 - First Tee Fall Session - Pine Oaks
July 20 –25 - USA Softball Girl’s Fast Pitch Nationals Winged Deer Park
September 1 - Science Hill High School Conference Golf Tourney - Pine Oaks
July 22 - Lakeside Concert - Southern Rebellion Goulding Amphitheater - Winged Deer Park
September 2 - Bert Street Music Series - Jesse Barry and the Jam
July 27 - Science Hill High School Jamboree - Pine Oaks
September 9 - Bert Street Music Series - Blaze the City
July 29 - Lakeside Concert - Good Rockin’ Tonight Goulding Amphitheater - Winged Deer Park
September 16 - Bert Street Music Series - Hillbilly Bad