Parks & Facilities

Beeson Hall

403 Harrison St. Call: 423-283-5815 The 5,000-square-foot recreation facility is operated by Johnson City Parks and is located adjacent to Kiwanis Park.

Buffalo Mountain Park

570 Highridge Road Call: 423-283-5815 Buffalo Mountain Park is a 725-acre natural resource area obtained in a land swap with the U.S. Forest Service in 1994. The park is located on the North Slope of Buffalo Mountain and consists of steep topography and densely forested land. The park functions as a nature preserve primarily for hiking, picnicking, and nature programs. St. Louis Cardinals’ Appalachian League farm club, Amenities include a concession area, clubhouse, lighted baseball field, press box and restrooms.

Carver Park & Recreation Center

322 W. Watauga Ave. Call: 423-461-8830 Established in 1958, Carver Park is a 6-acre neighborhood park. Amenities include two basketball courts, fitness trail, multi-use court, two pavilions, playground, Splash Pad and recreation center. A recreation center is equipped with a gymnasium, weight room, library, meeting space, teen room, community room, arts and crafts area, and kitchen. A new recreation facility was dedicated in 2005. A new playground structure was installed in 2018.

Civitan Park

1000 N. Broadway St. Call: 423-283-5815 Civitan Park was established in 1963 on the site of a former landfill. This 33-acre community park has undergone a total renovation for primary use as a soccer facility in a park setting. The development includes five lighted soccer fields, concession area with restrooms, volleyball, playground and a walking trail connecting Lions, Civitan and Rotary Parks.

Carnegie Park

601 N. Broadway St. Call: 423-283-5815 Carnegie Park, formerly Jaycee Park is a 5-acre neighborhood park established in 1945. The park consists of two girl’s lighted softball fields, a restroom shelter, basketball court, and playground.

Cardinal Park (TVA Credit Union Ballpark)

129 Legion St. Call: 423-461-4866 Established in 1950, Cardinal Park is a 5-acre sports field (Howard Johnson Field) primarily used for the

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Earth Day Park

208 E. Main St. Call: 423-283-5815 Earth Day Park was established in 1991 and is a quarter -acre special use park. The park’s primary function is a pedestrian route between Main Street and the Downtown Square parking lot.

Founders Park

225 S Commerce Street Call: 423-434-6019 Founders Park is a 5-acre greenspace located in downtown Johnson City. Completed in 2014 as part of a stormwater retention project to mitigate flooding, the park offers an amphitheater, walking paths, a creek and a variety of public art. Adjacent to the park is a large open-air pavilion.

Keystone Park

601 Bert St. Call: 423-283-5815 Equipped with two Little League field, pavilion, concession and score tower.

Kiwanis Park & Recreation Building

821 W. Market St. Call: 423-283-5815 Kiwanis Park, established in 1949, is a 9-acre neighborhood park. The park is primarily used for baseball play and rentals. Amenities include a band shell with restrooms, lighted baseball field, lighted basketball courts, picnic tables, playground and a recreation building. Neighborhood Park is located adjacent to Kiwanis Park. Established in 1972, Neighborhood Park is a 2-acre baseball field used primarily for youth baseball.

Freedom Hall Pool

1320 Pactolas Road Call: 423 461-4872 Freedom Hall Pool is an indoor pool adjacent to the Freedom Hall Civic Center operated by the Parks and Recreation Department. The facility is equipped with restrooms, showers, and party room.

Jacob’s Nature Park at Sinking Creek

1220 King Springs Road Call: 423-283-5815 The 28-acre city-owned tract of restored wetlands and steep wooded slopes whose development as a city park has been spearheaded by local attorney Bill Francisco, whose 6-year-old son Jacob died in 2004, from a shiga toxin-producing E. coli bacteria infection. The park has a 20’ x 30’ outdoor classroom with a living roof.

King Commons

112 N. Commerce Call: 423-434-6019 Completed in 2018 as part of a stormwater retention project to mitigate flooding. The 3-acre recreational and event space located in downtown Johnson City. In addition ot walking paths, this space includes an amphitheater, the Wildabout mural that showcases animals indigenous to our area, a playground featuring natural elements, and a history circle highlighting significant dates from Johnson City’s first 150 years.

Kermit Tipton Stadium

900 Stadium Dr. Call: 423-232-2190 Kermit Tipton Stadium is Johnson City’s first synthetic turf field football complex. It is home to Science Hill High School football and Johnson City Parks and Recreation programs.

Langston Centre

315 Elm St Call: 423-434-5753 The Langston Centre is a facility that promotes multicultural awareness through arts, education and leadership activities. The Centre sits on site of the historic Langston High School — Johnson City’s school for African-Americans from 1893-1895. Langston Centre programs include: Community education classes, black/multicultural history classes, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math), afterschool programming and the Ralph E. Davis (RED) Scholars Academy.

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Lions Park

817 Country Club Court Call: 423-283-5815 Lions Park, established in 1958, is an 8-acre neighborhood park used primarily for Little League baseball. Amenities include two-lighted baseball fields, one non-lighted field, concession and restroom area and a covered pavilion with restrooms and kitchen and a small covered pavilion.

Paul Christman Park

1000 N. Boone St. Call: 423-283-5815 Developed in 1983, Paul Christman Park is a half-acre neighborhood park, which includes a small shelter with a picnic table, playground area, backstop and a multi-use basketball court.

Memorial Park Community Center

510 Bert St. Call: 423-434-5749 Aquatics: 423-434-5749 Recreation Services: 423-434-5749 Senior Services: 423-434-6237 The state-of-the-art, 72,000 square foot neighborhood community center opened December 10, 2012. It represents the area’s first intergenerational facility, housing aquatics, recreation services and senior services under one roof. The center offers a variety of programming including aquatics, health and fitness, socialization, outdoors, charter trips, homeschool, technology, arts and much more. The center is equipped with a 75-foot lap poo, therapy pool and teaching pool., fitness room, billiards and four outdoor tennis courts. Other programming areas include performing and visual arts, socials, computer lab, arts and crafts and honoring veterans with the famous doughboy as it’s centerpiece. Event rentals are also available at this location with several rooms that can accommodate birthday parties, bridal and baby showers, retirements, meetings and luncheons.

Metro-Kiwanis Park

817 Guaranda Drive Call: 423-283-5815 Purchased in 1972, Metro-Kiwanis is a 15-acre community park used primarily for softball league play. Amenities include concession area and restrooms, four picnic shelters, picnic tables, playground area, two-lighted softball fields and five tennis courts. Friendship Gardens located within the park, is a 3-acre special use area whose primary purpose is self-directed activities. The gardens are home for Junaluska a 30-foot carving in honor of the American Indians. The sculpture was created in 1986 by sculptor Peter Wolfe Toth.

Pete Zannis Tennis Center

505 Liberty Bell Blvd. Call: 423-283-5822 Located near Freedom Hall Civic Center the complex offers 14 lighted tennis courts.

Powell Square Park

201 W. Poplar St. Call 423-283-5815 Established in 1889, this 1.4 acre neighborhood park is the department’s oldest park. Amenities include a multi-use playing field, picnic tables, shelter with restrooms and playground area.

Rotary Park

1001 N. Broadway St. Call: 423-283-5815 The Carnegie Realty Company donated Rotary Park to the city in 1908. The park consists of 10.4 acres and is one of the most popular parks in the city with an annual attendance of over 40,000. The park is open April through October and is primarily used as a picnic facility in a natural setting. Amenities include six covered picnic shelters, restrooms, multi-use picnic tables, multi-use playing field, and All Inclusive Playground and Splash Pad. The new playground and splash pad opened on April 1, 2017. The playground allows full accessibility and is designed for those using assistive devices such as wheelchairs as well as visually and hearing-impaired.

Skate Park

705 Liberty Bell Blvd. Call: 423-283-5815 The concept of developing a public skate park was initiated by residents, both youth and adults with an active interest in the sport in 1998. In 1999 the firm of Purkiss-Rose-rsi was secured to design the park.

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Spring Street Park

106 Spring St. Call: 423-283-5815 Spring Street Park, located in the central business district, is a half-acre green space facility surrounded by commercial buildings. The park consists of a brick patio area with benches and landscaping. first known as “Johnson’s Tank” and then “Johnson’s Depot” until its incorporation as Johnson City in 1869. Accordingly, the playground design features train and village theme play elements.

Tannery Knobs

18 Tannery Knob Call: 423-283-5815 Riding distance from downtown Johnson City’s shops, breweries and restaurants. Tannery Knobs covers over 40 acres of heavily wooded terrain. Designed as a skills park for all ages, riders can experience the thrill of off road riding in a progressive environment. All trails and features have been professionally designed and built ensuring enthusiasts and beginners alike will find the perfect ride. Tannery Knobs is more than just bikes. Take in the amazing views hiking or trail running, making the park accessible for the entire community. The land for Tannery Knobs sits less than a mile from the Tweetsie Trail. Featuring endless mountain view, the more than 300-foot ridgeline overlooks Johnson City’s historic Appalachian charm.

Veterans Park

1005 Southwest Ave. Call: 423-283-5815 Established in 1973, Veterans Park is a quarter-acre special use park, which has been incorporated into South Side Elementary School campus. The park is equipped with multi-use picnic tables and benches.

Willow Springs Park

1201 Huffine Road Call: 423-283-5815 Established in 1998, Willow Springs Park encompasses 36-acres in southwest Johnson City between Huffine and Antioch roads. It was named after a dairy that operated near the site around the turn of the century. Architectural designs for shelters and light fixtures are reminiscent of styles prevalent during Johnson City’s earliest days. Our heritage is also the inspiration for the name of the playground: Johnson’s Depot. In the mid-1850’s, Henry Johnson (Johnson’s City first mayor) built a general store and post office. In 1857 when rail service was established to this area, Mr. Johnson built a depot. The growing community was

Johnson City Dog Park @ Willow Springs

1201 Huffine Road Contact: Website: www.jcdogpark.org The Willow Springs Dog Park Project is a cooperative effort between the Friends of Johnson City Dog Park Association and the City of Johnson City Parks and Recreation Department. The 1.6-acre site is located within the park boundaries of Willow Springs Park. For information contact the Dog Park Association at www.jcdogpark.org.

Winged Deer Park

4137 Bristol Hwy. Call: 423-283-5815 Established in 1991, Winged Deer Park is a 200-acre district park. The J. Norton Arney family previously owned and operated the farm from the 1940’s through the early 70’s. Arney was a noted car dealer and raised and trained show horses in the area. The farm was used primarily to grow hay and had several large stables on the lakefront property. The city purchased the property in 1985. The original farmhouse was converted into what is now the Parks and Recreation administration office, which includes a meeting room, working offices and a landscaped patio area with small gazebo. Amenities include five lighted softball fields, athletic office scorer’s towers and restroom, three lighted soccer fields, Batter’s Up batting cages, a 18-hole disc olf course, a mountain bike trail, playground area, soccer concession building with restroom, half-mile walk track and paved fitness trails which winds through the forested section of the park. The lakefront area features two sand volleyball courts, picnic shelter with restroom, public boating access, green space, lighted handicap accessible boardwalk, amphitheater, and a Festival Plaza multi-use area with restroom. The park’s historical area features the Robert Young Cabin one of Johnson city’s oldest dwellings, the Massengil Monument, and the James H. Quillen Historical Tree Arboretum.

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