JOHNSON CITY PARKS AND RECREATION
SPLASH PAD RENAMING HONORS GREENLEE
ADMINISTRATION HIGHLIGHTS
ATHLETIC DIVISION HIGHLIGHTS
PARK SERVICES DIVISION HIGHLIGHTS
GOLF DIVISION HIGHLIGHTS
RECREATION SERVICES DIVISIN HIGHLIGHTS
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Splash pad renaming honors Greenlee On June 6, Johnson City officials renamed the Carver Park splash pad the Kenneth “Herb” Greenlee Splash Pad at Carver Park – an honor that could not have gone to a more deserving individual. “Herb has been a mentor for many children in the community and has pushed for the splash pad for years,” said Parks and Recreation Director James Ellis. “This, along with the playground, new outdoor restrooms and the community gardens is a sign of his commitment to the community.” The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board held two public forums in September and October regarding the naming of the splash pad. For an individual to be considered, the person must have contributed significantly to the acquisition or development of the park or facility or to the park system overall. Herb was, without question, the overwhelming choice. The post on Parks and Recreation’s Facebook page about the Carver splash pad being renamed in Herb’s honor has received more reaches, engagements and shares than anything we’ve placed on social media in more than two years. The Johnson City Board of Education member and Carver supervisor has mentored countless youth and overseen the continued growth of the historic facility for decades. His coaching and umpiring accomplishments date back to the early 1970s, and he continues to serve on fundraising committees and has given countless hours of service to the Melvin Stevens Scholarship. He is the recipient of many awards and recognitions, including the Boys to Men Unsung Hero and NAACP Community Service Award. Carver’s new attraction officially opened to the public on May 28, 2021. The 3,800 square-foot splash pad is open from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. seven days a week through Labor Day. Johnson City was awarded a $200,000 grant through the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and the Local Parks and Recreation Fund. The City of Johnson City matched that amount to help fund the $400,000 splash pad, which was built by Murfreesboro’s Great Southern Recreation.
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Administration Highlights ~
PRAB won’t meet again until August
Terms for four PRAB Members will expire in July. There have been 22 Johnson City residents apply. City Commission will appoint members at the July 7 meeting.
Pavilion Rentals: April – 105 May – 178 June - 155
Athletic Highlights ~ Pictured are this spring’s coed adult softball end-of-season tournament champions TSS/LR (left) and Aqua Living (right). Congratulations!
Park Services Highlights ~
Staff is extremely busy preparing for upcoming national softball tournaments.
Patching Liberty Bell Tennis courts.
New surfacing on Arthur Lady bridge.
Fertilizing, top dressing and mowing.
Implementation of Cartegraph software. Preparing Liberty Bell for Fourth of July festivities.
Golf Highlights ~
Held fundraiser for local golfer Chris Wood.
Held Tri-Cities Po-Am.
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Recreation Services Cont. ~ MPCC - A variety of summer camps began June 6 and are at full capacity.
Jump Start camp has 80 children registered that have taken field trips so far to Rocky Mount State Park, Appalachian Caverns, held an egg drop challenge and will be visiting Bays Mountain Park, Wetlands Water Park and the Fish Hatchery. The group swims at Legion Street Pool and enjoys other activities.
The SPROUTS. ALL. OUT. summer preschool camp at MPCC has 15 children a week, who have a blast socializing, learning new games and interacting with a guest speaker. They are visited by the Humane Society, the Health Department, the UT Extension office and the Johnson City Library.
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Half-day sports camps got underway with Outdoor Adventure Camp and Mix-It-Up Sports Camp. The Filipino cooking class has averaged 15 -20 participants. Summer Artsy classes have eight to 10 weekly.
Nature - Congratulations to Connie Deegan, Parks and Recreation nature program coordinator, who garnered the Adventure Tourism Leader Award last week at the Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association’s 25th Annual Pinnacle Awards held at Bristol Motor Speedway. Connie was nominated by Visit Johnson City. Carver - Carver Recreation Camp is going strong. Kids 6-12 beat the heat at Legion Street Pool last week and attended a gardening class.
Senior Services Highlights ~
Senior Center Foundation Golf tournament a huge success with 88 golfers.
Seniors took a charter trip to Mt. Airy (Mayberry) to reminisce about their Andy Griffith days.
Senior Center offered a Eating Smart at Home: Taste the world six-part series where participants were provided tips for healthy eating and sampling recipes from around the world.
Putting on the Glitz senior prom held June 17 drew 109 attendees.
Please welcome our new full-time Senior Services program coordinator, Chrislyn Shuford!
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Upcoming Events June 25,26 - USA Firecracker Classic - Winged Deer Park Aug. 13 - Tot Triathlon - MPCC June 28 - Adult Fall Softball Registration Begins
Aug. 16 - Youth Soccer Practices Begin
July 1,2,3 - WDP Complex Closed For Holiday
Aug. 20, 21 - Fall Ball Clash, USA - Winged Deer Park
July 5 - Youth Soccer Registration Begins
Aug. 23 - Adult Softball League Begins
July 9,10 - USA Mid-Summer Classic - Winged Deer Park
Aug. 25 - Youth Soccer Coaches Meeting
July 14-17 - Future Stars Sports Fastpitch World Series Winged Deer Park
Aug. 27 - USA Labor Day Classic - Winged Deer Park
July 20 - MPCC Night at TVA Credit Union Ballpark
Aug. 27 - Girls Softball Registration Concludes
July 26 - Girls Softball Registration Begins
Sept. 3,4 - USSSA Labor Day Classic - Winged Deer Park
July 26 - Adult Fall Softball Practices Begin
Sept. 6 - Girls Softball Practice Begins
July 27-31 - USA Softball Class B Southern Nationals Winged Deer Park
Sept. 6 - Youth Soccer League Begins
Aug. 6 - Adult Softball Registration Deadline
Sept. 10,11 - USSSA Fall Ball Classic - Winged Deer Park
Aug. 6 - Youth Soccer Registration Concludes
Sept. 13 - Girls Softball League Begins
Aug. 12 - Teen Night! Glow-in-the-Dark Nerf War - MPCC Sept. 17 - USA Fall Classic - Winged Deer Park Aug 13 - USA Line Drive Classic - Winged Deer Park
Sept. 23,24,25 - USA Play for a Cure Classic - Winged Deer Park