Perfect spot to walk along the river. The greenway had a good amount of shade from the trees which…read moreis nice during a hot summer day! I wanted to see the sunflowers which was about a mile from the parking lot. Next time, I'll visit in peak bloom, but I walked around the sunflower field and found a few that were still in bloom. Dogs are welcome if they're on a leash. There are a few tables and benches along the way for a snack or picnic. No restrooms, but Ijams Nature Center isn't too far away.

Nice park with soccer fields, a small playground and a few pavillions. Plenty of room for the kids…read moreto run around and have a good time.

This was a neat park in a GORGEOUS setting, right on Melton Lake. We went for a walk on the…read moregreenway to enjoy the fall weather and this park is easily accessible, right off the trail. You can bring a volleyball to use at the net, or bring a picnic and enjoy the view from the covered pavilion with tables galore. The playground itself has a good amount of options for both big and little kids to explore, with bridges, poles, climbing areas, slides of differing sizes, etc. There is a separate swing area that has a few baby swings, a few normal swings, and then one of those ADA accessible plastic swings, with the bars that go over your shoulders like on a roller coaster ride. There was an abundance of standing water between the playground and pavilion and it hasn't rained particularly hard for awhile, so I can't imagine how soggy the playground and deep the water gets after stronger rains. You also need to pay very close attention to your young ones due to unobstructed/unrestricted access to the water very close by. So, if you have multiple kids to keep track of and/or a runner, you may want to bring an additional adult or skip this one.

1. Plenty of parking 2. Convenient - behind the Y…read more3. Running path 4. Playground for big kids 5. Playground for little kids 6. Set of playground swings 7. Volleyball court 8. Picnic shelter with grill 9. Several "porch" swings 10. Little free library (so cute!)

The playground was a little difficult to find. You need to walk down a pathway and over a bridge…read more There were 2 small playground, kind of far from one another. There were picnic tables but flies were swarming all around you while you ate. Definitely more of a place to go for a walk/ride a bike not to bring kids to play.

Adair is my neighborhood park. I've visited many local parks and greenways, and for a neighborhood…read morepark this place is a real score. 2 connecting greenways ( Adair and Sue Clancy) allow you to create plenty of loop options. My favorite thing here is the huge green space in the middle of the main loop. It lends the feel of a big city park because you can take a blanket and a book and sit on the trees, right in the middle of a somewhat busy community. The trail is well maintained, and our dog loves the trees and pond. Check out this little neighborhood gem!

I think we are lucky in Knoxville to have so many parks. This park is great too! It has a gazebo…read morewith picnic tables, a playground, a big open field for football or soccer and a fantastic walking trail. If you walk your dog remember to pick up after it!

A great public park for kids of all ages and right off the main parkway in Pigeon Forge. My kids…read moreenjoyed the see saw and climbing areas. There are also picnic tables and public restrooms available. Perfect activity for kids to burn off some energy.

Great park and playground right in Pigeon Forge. Well designed and all apparatuses appear fairly…read morenew and in good shape. Fun stop for anyone with wee ones.

Morningside Park is pretty spread out in the area. There seems to be two parts of the park, which…read morecan be rather confusing for a tourist trying to find the Alex Healy statue. After driving around, we came across the playground area that also displayed Alex Healy's statue. He is the author of "Roots." It's a lovely statue of him and it's really big! There is no graffiti or damages to his statue, which is always a good thing! There is a lovely playground next to it and it has lots of things for kids to do! There are swings and slides and monkey bars for them to use. There isn't any shade in that area, which is a bummer so make sure you keep cool with an umbrella, sunglasses, and water! There is parking on the street above on Dandridge St.

Saturday July 12, 2014...I took a One Day road trip from Nashville with my hubby Tony and daughter…read moreNoel and we opted to head towards KNOXVILLE..our goal is too see as much of the city as possible on our ONE DAY mini vacation ...on a budget...My goal was a family of 3 to have fun on $150 or less...so the drive from Nashville took us 3 hrs one way.. We located Morningside Park quite easily off Dandridge Ave..I just plugged the directions in to my Google Maps app on my android and Gertrude (the name of my phone) guided us there quickly from our luncheon off Central Ave. We went strictly to see the Alex Haley statue located there in the Haley Heritage Square. This park is large and the entire area is FREE. We found parking easily and entered into the area of the park where the Statue is located. It is very nice but remember on a HOT SUNNY day, like today..Don't touch the statue YOU WILL GET BURNED...just a little FYI in case you wanted to climb on it for a photo or put a small child near it for a photo opportunity..just be careful it will BURN YOU or THEM... I was surprised to learn that my 18 yr old daughter has NEVER SEEN the ROOTS SAGA...I am a bad mommy..I have to make sure she sees it and soon!!! IT is a terrific Story of a True family that needs to be heard.. If you are in the area visiting Knoxville, put this Wonderful FREE site on your MUST DO LIST...and enjoy...the park is nice and set up for picnicking if you choose..

The signage and sights at Seven Islands make it one of Tennessee's best state parks. You can see…read moreboth mountains and marshy coastline in a relatively small state park. Cedar trees, cattails, and berry bushes are all in close proximity. The main walking path to the island is ADA compliant. If you'd like elevation, this park is on the edge of the Appalachian mountains allowing you to hike up and view the Smoky Mountains. I prefer short hikes and found many trail options. If you're a bird watcher or a novice, you're sure to learn something from the educational bird exhibits near the parking lot. Check the park's social media for educational events. This park isn't too crowded and requires back roads through neighborhoods. Indoor restrooms are available near the parking lot.

Such a beautiful place to take a walk and also have pictures done! We had our engagement photos…read moredone here. There's multiple trails to walk and a lot of photo ops. If you're staying in Sevierville and need a peaceful quick walk-this is your place.

This pristine park in the walkable and bikeable Fourth and Gill neighborhood has always had…read morefamilies with kids in it every time we have visited, as well as folks huts resting in nature, as it manages to offer solitude despite the proximity to an overpass. The playground equipment is appropriate for toddlers and bigs. There is at least one bbq grill, a picnic area, gazebo, flat activities court, an adorable mini art gallery, doggy bag station and plenty of benches. If you are visiting the nearby Central Filling Station food truck park with kids, take a walk down here and let them run off some steam before calling it a day, or heading to a brewery. This park can be a part of the perfect family day. Enjoy the day!