Recreation & Parks
Cherokee Adventures, Inc.
2000 Jonesborough Rd.
Erwin, TN 37650-4063
1-800-445-7238
423-743-7733
Experience the thrill of white water rafting on the Lower Nolichucky, Watauga, and Holston Rivers.
Cherokee National Forrest
4900 Asheville Hwy.
Greeneville, TN 37743
423-638-4109
If you enjoy the outdoors, the Cherokee National Forest has a lot to offer, including picnicking, hiking, biking, horseback riding, camping, and wildlife viewing.
Dogwood Park
1725 Lafayette Street
Greeneville, TN 37745
423-638-3143
The Ginny Kidwell Amphitheatre at Dogwood Park seats 400 with room for lawn chairs and blankets. The Park hosts the Summer Concert Series and features a walking bridge around
a cattail pond. The Park is located behind Tusculum View Elementary School, 1725 Lafayette Street.
Forest Park
805 Forest Street
Greeneville, TN 37743
423-639-3128
This scenic five acre park features a pavilion, a walking trail and restroom facilities, all easily accessible to the elderly and disabled.
Greene County YMCA
404 Y St.
Greeneville, TN 37745
423-639-6107
The Greene County YMCA aims to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Greeneville Skate Park
Hardin Park, corner of Crescent St. and Old Asheville Hwy.
Greeneville, TN 37743
423-638-3143
The 10,000 square-foot park features challenging obstacles such as stairs, ledges, ramps, rails, boxes and a bowl area. The design appeals to every style of skater and all skill levels. Registration and admittance to the park is free, but skaters must register with the Parks & Recreation office, sign a waiver and be issued an identification card. Contact Parks & Recreation for more information.
Hardin Park
602 Crescent Drive
Greeneville, TN 37743
423-638-3143
Hours: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. weekdays/10 a.m. - 10 p.m. weekends
The 55-acre park features a public outdoor pool, picnic areas, six pavilions, two playgrounds, a large fishing pond, five ball fields, and basketball, volleyball and tennis courts. Pavilions can be rented at a cost of $10 per hour.
Kinser Park
780 Kinser Park Lane
Greeneville, TN 37743
423-639-6406
Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily
Kinser Park is located on the Nolichuckey River and offers, putt-putt golf, water slide, fishing (license required), softball fields, batting cages, horseshoe pits, and trails. The park also offers family vacation packages, picnics, pavilions, private special events and festivals and entertainment. All visitors can enjoy these recreational opportunities. There is a fee for some activities and some have specific hours.
Mustang Alley Riding Stables
1020 Walters Rd.
Greeneville, TN 37743
423-552-5988
Mustang Alley Riding Stables has 55 acres dedicated to hourly rides, and visitors can ride on the Cherokee National Park horse trails during the all day rides. Horses are available for beginners and more experienced riders. Call for appointment.
Myers Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze
3415 Gap Creek Rd.
Bulls Gap, TN 37711
423-235-4796
Myers Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze is open daily and nightly September through October. Located close to I-81, exit 23.
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Nolichucky River Outpost, Erwin, TN
1-888-905-7238
Head down the Nolichuckey River on a white water raft and take on wavy rapids and an impressive wilderness! NOC runs small, intimate rafting trips, allowing you and your group to fully absorb the experience.
Olympia Lanes Bowling Alley
101 Mason St.
Greeneville, TN 37743
423-639-5166
Facility features 12 lanes, bowling supplies and apparel and arcade. Olympia Lanes welcomes school groups, parties, field trips and offers adult and youth bowling league programs.
Sports Complex
Hal Henard Road
Greeneville, TN 37745
423-638-3143
Scheduled to open this spring, the facility will feature two ball fields with concession areas and restrooms.
Watauga Kayak
1409 Broad St.
Elizabethton, TN 37643
423-542-6777
Offers guided whitewater rafting and lake and river kayak tours for beginners, children and everyone in the family!
