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.

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.

Nice, clean, park for good family fun. Found at the last minute to enjoy during vacation.read more

I loved this park. The shaded area , the area for the parents to sit near enough to see their kids…read more And gated!!!!

Beautiful over look of Panther Creek. The State Rangers were awesome helping us get the TN passport…read morebook when the visitor center was closed. Bathrooms amazed at how clean they are!! Overlooking was well worth going out of the way to see this state park.

Real customer service is hard to come by these days, but two of the Panther Creek crew deserve a…read morestanding ovation. It is Thanksgiving day, at 4:30 pm and we discovered that our 50 amp power outlet was only working on one side. That meant that our fireplace/ heater was not working on the coldest night so far with 20's forecast for tomorrow night. The new camp host, Mike, called the office and Ranger Brown was there in 15 minutes and resolved the problem. End of shift after a long day serving alone on a holiday and he never hesitated. Kudos, Kudos, Kudos. This is our 14th year at Panther Creek- even more of a favorite now.

We found Friendly Falls searching for water falls near the cabin we rented in Sevierville. The…read moreambiance reminded me of something you'd find in Austin rather than Tennessee and was a pleasant change of scenery. I was surprised to find a small store selling souvenirs, food and beverages, but pleasantly so. They even sold beer/hard seltzer which would have been a nice indulgence had we not had our toddlers with us. They do ask for a $2 admission per person, which you can drop in a box or pay at the store with a credit/debit card. We were happy to support a local business that keeps this part of the river clean. Friendly Falls is family friendly. There are buckets of sand and 'treasures' available to purchase and an are to soft through the sand to find those treasures. When I purchased the buckets we were provided small baggies to collect our findings and keep them. People do wade into the river, I recommend water shoes so you dont slip in the rocks. I highly recommend a stop by Friendly Falls!

Cute spot to watch waterfalls and drink a beer, for non beer people, there's sodas and some snacks…read more Very cheap to do.

Very nice hike just a few minutes away from downtown Knoxville. It is a fairly challenging hike up…read morethe side of a ridge overlooking Knoxville and the surrounding area. The trail is well marked and crosses over a small stream and some rock outcroppings. The rocks and elevation make this more challenging than an "easy" hike. This is equivalent to hiking in the Smokies or Cumberland Mountains. But, our 9 and 11 year old were able to make the journey to the top and back. So, this trail should be doable for most people. The views at the top are well worth the journey. It is a very nice trail at the top that allows you to walk along the ridge to view both sides of the valley. Overall: Highly recommended if you are in the area.

One major loop/trail here but worth the visit! Wear good hiking boots because there are some major…read moreboulders

Skypark gives you scenic views of Gatlinburg and the surrounding countryside. Nestled right…read moredowntown, the Skyview Chairlift takes you up to the hillside overlooking downtown Gatlinburg. Scenic views from Skypark abound and their is the Skyview Bridge which is a fun experience for children and adults alike. Built in 1954, the Gatlinburg Skylift is the oldest attraction in Gatlinburg. Originally a one seat attraction it was updated shortly after as a two seater, and now seats three people. Come to visit this wonderful attraction in the heart of Gatlinburg.

We very much enjoyed our experience at the Gatlinburg SkyPark…read more We bought an unlimited pass, which allows you unlimited rides up and down the mountain. The ride is beautiful and serene. We loved it! Once at the top, we took the skybridge over to an area where you can get a beverage and snack and take in the views. The skybridge is an experience itself. A warning to folks who get vertigo, the bridge is high and in the middle, it's glass bottomed. Very cool for those who don't have a fear of heights, but I did see a couple people struggling once they got to the glass bottom portion. I enjoyed every step. Once at the top, we grabbed a couple of beers and sat in Adirondacks overlooking the valley below. We could have hung out taking in the views all afternoon (and pretty much did). We loved our experience here. It was early spring so it wasn't overly busy but the weather was pitch perfect (80s with a breeze and low humidity--yes, please). Get to it!

Lakeshore is a wonderful public park situated along the Tennessee River and offering some…read morespectacular views of the Smoky Mountains. I finally got a chance to come here with my neighbor and her toddler on a weekday and I was surprised how many kids were at the playground. However, we never felt crowded here and there are several playgrounds in the park, with one being in a slightly wooded section. Besides children's playgrounds, the park offers extensive greenways, sports facilities, and even, event spaces. Sports facilities include: baseball/softball fields, soccer field and an outdoor fitness center. On my next visit, I'm going to explore even more of the greenways and try to find the steel sculpture in the park called the "Quantum Embrace." Know before you go: 1) Lakeshore is open daily: 6 am - 10 pm 2) Plenty of parking spaces 3) There are public restrooms onsite 4) Events at the park hosted by the Roots & Revelry Group. Some events coming up are Paint & Sip (April 28th) and Mahjong in Garden (May 12th)

Gorgeous park! They have all kinds of sports courts including pickleball. Perfect place to take a…read morewalk, work out, or just chill by the lake.

Hello, I hope that this will be taken seriously, in hopes that this never happens to anyone else…read more Since Helene destroyed our local Canton park we wanted to give the Waynesville Recreation pool. I called the day prior to get all the information I could gather, checked the website since we have not been in over a decade. The receptionist gave me all the information, dates, times, pricing, and and temperature of the pool. I asked if there was still a kiddy pool working with buckets, slides, splash area etc. and I was told yes. The next day we were very excited and happily payed our fee to enter.As we walked passed the 1st life guard posted at the shallow end of the deep pool we smiled and found a spot near the slide as we knew that was what our son was going to be the most excited about. We got our son in his swim vest for safety and goggles and off he went down the slide. All of a sudden I see a young blonde lifeguard running around the Side of the slide saying "NO NO NO!". My husband and I smiled and said "Its ok we are right here and he's safe (Thinking she was worried he was alone since we didn't even see her from where she was sitting)". My son was already coming down the slide when she was yelling at him, (He's autistic and doesn't always understand things or respond to others well). He made it down no problem and was swimming to get out when she said "we do not allow swim vest or life jackets on the slide!" I asked "why?" And she responded with "because of the bolts on the slide they can get hung up and get hurt." I Replied " so there are bolts sticking out on a toddlers waterslide? I think you should be more concerned with that cutting and hurting someone if thats the case, not be concerned with a protective swimming vest." She replied "Well he's to small to ride" I was confused since I called asked and check the website and the slide is on the kiddie pool. I said "ok" as my husband is trying to regulate our son and explain things to him but he just wants to slide. By this point there are only 2 life guards for both pools and my son won't stop trying to slide. I carry him over to her hoping if he hears it from someone else that he's not allowed it will help. It did not! I then am very upset that was the whole reason for coming and anyone with autistic children or any kids understand if you tell them something fun your going to do but then have to tell them they can not its never fun. I ask the girl if I can sign a waiver or anything to allow him to slide, she says"no" I ask can he take of his vest and slide and ill be at the bottom to help catch him if he needs it ( He's a very good swimmer for his age) to which she responded "parents are not allowed to stand at the bottom and help there child". I was blown away buy this since we have been going to canton pool, and Dollywood splash country where kids can wear the life jackets, swim vest, or floats on any slide and parents were always at the bottom to help catch them as well since its all about safety when around water! Well, expect here at Waynesville rec. center. I was upset by this point and asked her what and where are these rules since I was not informed.?" She says "its on the back of the slide". Again I was upset and said " well that a horrible place for rules against a back wall on a slide that not every sees until your back here, also I was not told this and just so you know for the future maybe you all could post your rules on the website and tell them when they call so this doesn't happen to other special needs family and regular families to! I could tell she was uncomfortable so I simply asked what would happen if he did go down the slide (as he can be a runner)? She said " I would ask you to leave" I said "ok" and walked away. So for reference and refresh you can call and check the website where these rules are NOT posted or come in pay inside change enter at the opposite side of the pool area walk always to the back wall behind the side, and on the back said you see this weird outdated slide rules. By this time I was wondering why no one was on the slide and its because you have to be 48 inch tall but not over a certain weight, no parents are allowed on the slide, parents cannot catch kids at the bottom, and no life jackets or vest are allowed. These rules do the opposite of keeping kids in the kiddie pool safe. And again you can go to canton pool, Dollywood splash country or many other water parks or pools and they encourage you to put vests on your child and stay close to your child in water. By this point there are a good amount of ;little kids in the kiddie pool I would say about 10 to 15 and more kids in the bigger pool about 10 as well and only 2 life guards. I'm sorry but I'm not going to rely on a lifeguard to see everything in a pool. But none the less we kept trying to explain it to our son and play in the kiddie pool and enjoy the best we can. Our son was having a melt down and other parents in the pool understood what was happe

We just moved to the area and took a tour of the recreation center here. We will be joining the gym…read moreafter Covid issues get better. They have the main staples of indoor pool, workout equipment, racket ball courts. It clean and people are very friendly. We use the outdoor grounds a lot. Our main use is the dog park. There is a small dog park and a large dog park. We are in the small dog area. The disc golf court runs past the dog areas which is cool. There is a great skateboard park that lots of young people use, even on bikes. Lots of paved pathways. I love that the pathways attract older and young people. And, the path runs alongside The bold creek. It is more like a small river. It is filled with trout should you want to fish. Definitely a major asset to our town!

Never been on a hike before, but this was awesome! It has an amazing view of the valley, I highly…read morerecommend this place!