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Farragut West Knox
Parks & Recreation
he Farragut Parks & Recreation Department provides award winning facilities and programming for all ages. Facilities include our new community center, the Town’s four parks and miles of greenways. More information about specific facilities, events, programs and rentals is available at farragutparksandrec.org or by calling 865-218-3376. FARRAGUT COMMUNITY CENTER: 239 Jamestowne Blvd: The community center opened to the public in February 2020 and includes space for programming and rentals including two classrooms, a middle school-sized gymnasium with a stage and the Assembly Hall - an event venue that can seat 144 at tables or hold 308 standing that includes a pre-function area and catering kitchen. This building also houses the West Knox County Senior Center on the lower level. PARKS: The Town has four distinctive parks, each offering different amenities. All have restroom facilities and three have picnic pavilions that can be reserved by contacting the Parks & Recreation Department at 865-218-3375 • Anchor Park, 11730 Turkey Creek Road A 19-acre, family-friendly park, Anchor Park is located adjacent to the lakefront. The Town’s first park offers opportunities for picnicking, fishing, playground fun or quiet areas to simply read or relax. Facilities: fishing pond, horseshoe pit, paved walk trail (0.8 mi), playground, recreational basketball court, rectangular field, softball field, two accessible fishing piers, three picnic pavilions with grills, restroom with additional picnic facility. • Mayor Bob Leonard Park, 301 Watt Road One of the premier sports complexes in the region, Mayor Bob Leonard Park is a 50-acre multi-use facility offering athletic and recreational opportunities for a variety of activities. The
wetlands area at the center of the park, encircled by a lighted walking trail, is a unique feature. Facilities: five rectangular fields (three lighted), four lighted diamond fields, lighted playground, covered picnic area, lighted paved wetlands walk trails (up to 0.9-mile loop ADA accessible, or 1-mile loop with incline) with observation deck, three lighted sand volleyball courts, two restrooms. • McFee Park, 917 McFee Road The Town’s newest park is a 51+ acre multi-use facility featuring green elements including solar panels, permeable pavers, LED lighting, bioswales/rain gardens and natural light in the restrooms. McFee Park is being expanded – phase 3 will feature an open lawn, large shelter, restroom, four lighted tennis or eight pickleball courts, basketball court and additional walking trails. Current Facilities: two lighted rectangular fields (not available for lacrosse due to proximity to walking trails), lighted playground, lighted walk trails (1/2-mile loop), splash pad, two large picnic pavilions, two restrooms. • Founders Park at Campbell Station, 405 N. Campbell Station Road This passive, 17-acre park is adjacent to the Farragut Branch of the Knox County Library. Facilities: two picnic pavilions with grills, lighted paved walk trail (0.4 mile), unlighted paved trail on the west side of Turkey Creek (0.67-mile loop), mulched trails (0.25 mile in five segments), Community Heritage trail, bronze sculptures, restroom. Special events: Founders Park at Campbell Station is available for rent to non-profit organizations seeking to hold a special event that falls within the guidelines of the Town of Farragut’s Special Event Ordinance. Organizations should call 865-218-3376 for more information.
