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Newport Community Center also falls under the jurisdiction of the department. The Community Center is home to the department’s year-round aquatic facility, an Olympic-sized, heated indoor swimming pool with lockers and shower facilities.

Also at the Community Center, there is a wellness room, equipped with exercise equipment and weight machines, a racquetball court and a regulation size basketball court. The department also has other offerings at the community center, including those by certified instructors.

The department also operates the Newport Grammar School athletic complex, which features two Little League baseball fields, a playground, a walking track, and a skate park, which is opened to registered users.

Other facilities operated by the department include: Filbert Street Park, White Oak Park, Pet Milk Park, the Presbyterian Church Memorial Park, Eva Babb Sexton Memorial Park.

The Filbert Street Park has a walking trail and basketball court. The department, in conjunction with the City of Newport, is currently renovating the Bryant Town Park for use by citizens.

The White Oak Street Park has a basketball court, playground, and picnic table.

Included at the Pet Milk Park is a playground and basketball court.

The Presbyterian Church Memorial Park is found off Highway 321. The Eva Babb Sexton Memorial Park is located off River Road (behind Food City East). The Eva Babb

Sexton Memorial Park includes historical markers, plus an assortment of flowers, trees, and picnic tables to enjoy.

Other activities offered through the department include recreational basketball and Smoky Mountain Little League baseball.