Borden Park to receive major upgrades
By MATTHEW LANE • JUL 5, 2016 AT 1:13 PM Original Story mlane@timesnews.net KINGSPORT — One of Kingsport’s oldest parks, located in the heart of the Borden community, will be getting […]
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Stepping it up – Civic Auditorium gets new flooring
MATTHEW LANE • AUG 6, 2016 AT 8:30 PM KINGSPORT — If you can get 40 years out of your floors, you’re probably doing pretty well, especially if millions of […]
Preston Forest Park – Baseball / Softball Fields
Preston Forest is a 3 acre neighborhood park. Within the park is a backstop for softball/baseball recreational play.
Cattails at MeadowView
1901 Meadowview Parkway Opened in 1998, Cattails at MeadowView in Kingsport quickly became recognized as one of the top public golf courses in Tennessee. The course, a Denis Griffiths design, features […]
Lynn View Community Center – Volleyball Courts
Lynn View Community Center is a multi-purpose facility. It was originally a High School who’s mascot was a Lynx. The Facility features: A high school regulation size volleyball court in a hardwood/parquet flooring gymnasium. Stadium spectator seating and scoreboard included.
Riverview Park – Tennis Courts
Riverview Park is an 8 acre neighborhood park with many recreation components. The park features include: 2 asphalt/coated surface tennis courts with lights that operate on a timer, windscreens, player benches, bleacher spectator seating and a practice backboard.
Archery ( Fall )
Archery (Fall) Eligibility: Anyone above the age of 7 may participate. Skills Offered: Archery safety History of Archery Understanding of Commands Proper preparation, shooting, and arrow retrieval techniques Archery equipment […]
Winter Camp
Winter Break Camp Eligibility: Youth ages 6-12 Programs Offered: Various games, sports, crafts, movies offered. Fees: $20 per child (9am-4pm) $10 extra early/late drop off (7:45-5:15) Program Timeline: December 26-30 […]
Holiday Hangout
Holiday Hangout Eligibility: Youth ages 6-12 Programs Offered: Various games, sports, crafts, movies offered. Fees: $20 per child (9am-4pm) $10 extra early/late drop off (7:45-5:15) Program Timeline: December 19-23 […]
Fall Break Camp
Eligibility: Youth ages 6-12 Programs Offered: Various games, sports, crafts, movies offered. Fees: $20 per child (9am-4pm) $10 extra early/late drop off (7:45-5:15) Program Timeline: October 10-14 Location: V.O. Dobbins, […]
Civic Auditorium – Rental Facilities
Opened in 1940, the Civic Auditorium was designed to be the cornerstone of the Parks and Recreation program in Kingsport and has served that purpose since its creation. The Parks and Recreation administrative offices along with the athletic office and maintenance staff are housed within the Civic Auditorium.
Ultimate Frisbee (Fall)
Eligibility: All skill levels are welcome Programs offered: Pick up Ultimate games Fees: No Fees Program Timeline: Every other Saturday, Beginning September 5th Spring Dates TBD Location: Field at VO […]
Summer Tennis Sessions
Eligibility: Age: 5 and up Programs Offered: 10U (Beginner) 10U (Advanced) 11 & Older Fees: $30 per child Location: V.O. Dobbins, Sr. Complex For more information, contact (423)224-2489 or (423)343-9723.
Eagles Nest Disc Golf Tournament
Eligibility: All Age Groups: Pro, Advanced, Intermediate, Novice and Beginner Fee: $3.00 Location: Borden Park Date: Varies (During Fun Fest) Program Administrator: Renee Ensor (423)224-2489 ReneeEnsor@KingsportTN.gov
Rhythm and Riverview Block Party
Eligibility: Everyone is invited Fee: Free Location: V.O. Dobbins Community Center Field Date: First Monday of Funfest Time: 3pm-10pm Program Administrator: Renee Ensor (423)224-2489 ReneeEnsor@KingsportTN.gov
Civic Auditorium – Tennis Courts
The Civic auditorium is a multi dimensional facility with rental spaces suitable for small meetings, exhibits, concerts, trade shows, family gatherings and seminars. The Facility features include: A large flat floor arena space with a rubber type surface. During the winter months this area is set up on weekdays with an indoor tennis court.
Boatyard Riverfront Park – Boat Ramps
Boatyard-Riverfront Park is a 19 acre community park located adjacent to the North fork of the Holston River. The Park features include: 2 boat ramps accessing the South Holston River.
Borden Park – Playgrounds
Borden Park is a 17 acre neighborhood park with many recreation components. The Park features include: Multiple children’s playground areas for all ages. Park benches, 7 picnic shelters, barbecue grills, picnic tables, an asphalt basketball court, paved walking trails, 6 lighted tennis courts, and a disc golf course,
Preston Forest Park – Playgrounds
Preston Forest Park is a 3 acre neighborhood park with many recreation components. The Park features include: A children’s playground for ages 6-12 years and a separate multi station swing set.
Renaissance Center – Gymnasiums
The Kingsport Renaissance Center is a facility which serves the community as a center for the arts, community recreation, senior citizen’s activities, and as a facility for business meetings, parties, receptions, classes, showers, and day-long seminars with breakout rooms.
Borden Park – Basketball Courts
901 Lamont Street Borden Park is a 17 acre neighborhood park with many recreational components. The Park features: An asphalt outdoor basketball court located adjacent to the community building in […]
V.O. Dobbins, Sr. Complex – Basketball Courts
V.O. Dobbins, Sr. Complex is a multi-purpose facility adjacent to a neighborhood park. The facility was originally Douglass High School and the school mascot was a tiger.
Allandale Mansion – Amphitheater
On the grounds of Allandale Mansion is a beautiful Amphitheater built with Georgian style architecture.
Boatyard Riverfront Park – Picnic Shelters
Boatyard-Riverfront Park is a 19 acre community park located adjacent to the North fork of the Holston River. The Park features include: A 42’x26′ Civitan shelter with picnic tables, a small children’s play area, barbecue grills and park benches.
Preston Forest Park – Picnic Shelters
The Park features include: A 390 sq. ft. pavilion-style shelter with picnic tables. Park benches, soccer goals, an outdoor fire grill, an asphalt basketball court, a children’s playground,
Cloud Park – Picnic Shelters
Cloud Park is a 7 acre park with many recreation components. The Park features include: 4 – 24′ x 24′ picnic shelters with 1 table A water fountain, restrooms, concrete basketball court, children’s playground, a bicycle rack and a bicycle air pump are also available at the park.
Borden Park – Picnic Shelters
Borden Park is a 17 acre neighborhood park with many recreational components. The Park features include: 2 – 48’x22′ Shelters with 2 picnic tables and outdoor grill 2 – 22’x22′ shelters with 1 picnic tables and outdoor grill 2 – 44’x 20’ shelters with 3 picnic tables and an outdoor grill.
Allandale Mansion – Brooks Pavilion
The Facility features include: Picnic Pavilion, located on the West end of the property beside a pond, is an open air pavilion that was previously a barn. The pavilion has a concrete floor, a water bib connection, ceiling fans and overhead lighting. Ornamental landscaping surrounds the facility and restrooms are adjacent. Estimated seating capacity 175,
Domtar Park – Boat Ramps
Domtar Park is a multi-purpose community park located on Long Island of the Holston River. Long Island has historic significance as a site where peaceful Indian gatherings were held. The Cherokee Nation owns property on Long Island, which is commemorated by a stone marker. The park is open dawn to dark.
Riverview Park – Basketball Courts
Riverview Park is an 8 acre neighborhood park with many recreational components. The Park features include: An asphalt outdoor basketball court is located adjacent to the tennis courts and parking lot.
Cloud Park – Basketball Courts
Cloud Park is a 7 acre park with many recreational components. The Park features include: A concrete outdoor basketball court is located adjacent to the skatepark in the park.
Sevier Middle School – Baseball / Softball Fields
Sevier Middle School field is operated by the Kingsport City School System.
Robinson Middle School – Baseball/Softball Fields
Robinson Middle School field is operated by the Kingsport City School System.
Lynn View Community Center – Baseball / Softball Fields
Adjacent to Lynn View Community Center is a neighborhood park. The Lynn Garden Optimist Club operates youth baseball activities and leagues at the park. The park is open dawn to dark except when scheduled for events.
Domtar Park – Baseball / Softball Fields
Domtar Park is a multi-purpose community park located on Long Island of the Holston River. Long Island has historic significance as a site where peaceful Indian gatherings were held.
Brickyard Park – Baseball / Softball Fields
Brickyard Park is a premier sports facility located on property formerly owned by General Shale Inc. The Park is open when scheduled for events and is a tobacco free facility.
Rotary Park – Walking Path
Rotary Park is a 1.3 acre neighborhood park located adjacent to a senior housing facility. The Park features include: A 8 ft wide, 809 sq. ft. linear foot loop asphalt trail A 24′ x 24′ picnic shelter, picnic tables, park benches, and a barbecue grill.
Ridgefields Park – Walking Path
Ridgefields Park is a 6 acre neighborhood park with many recreational components. The Park features include: A 10 ft. wide 1,238 linear foot asphalt trail circles the park. The trail is available for walking and/or moderate cycling.
Lynn View Community Center Walking Path
Copy Content: 257 Walker Street Adjacent to Lynn View Community Center is a neighborhood park. The park and walking areas are open dawn to dark except when scheduled for events. […]
Kingsport Greenbelt – Walking Path
The Kingsport Greenbelt is a linear park. The Park features include: A 9 mile paved and/or concrete walking trail with access points to neighborhoods, shopping centers, schools, and other parks.
Edinburgh Park – Walking Path
Edinburgh Park is a 4.5 acres neighborhood park. The Park features include: An unpaved 4,713′ walking path. Two ponds (stocked with fish), ornamental landscaping, decorative lighting, and park benches are also available at the park. Edinburgh Park is open dawn to dusk, except when scheduled for events.
Eastman Park at Horse Creek – Walking Path
Eastman Park at Horsecreek is a 35 acres community park with many recreation components. FCDallas Tri operates soccer programs at the park. The Park features include: A 6,334′ linear, 9′ foot paved walking trail 6 bermuda grass soccer fields, a concession/restroom building, and a covered breezeway at the main building.
Borden Park – Walking Path
Borden Park is a 17 acre neighborhood park with many recreational components. The Park features include: A 4′ wide asphalt walking trail that crosses through the park.
Borden Park – Tennis Courts
Borden Park is a 17 acre neighborhood park with many recreational components. The Park features include: 6 asphalt/coated surface tennis courts with lights that operate on a timer, windscreens, player benches, bleacher spectator seating and a practice backboard.
Ridgefields Park – Soccer Fields
Ridgefields Park is a 6 acre neighborhood park with many recreational components. The Park features include: An open green space, with two soccer goals. The space is available for general play and practice.
Eastman Park at Horse Creek – Soccer Fields
Eastman Park at Horse Creek is a 35 acres community park with many recreation components.
Tri-Cities United operates soccer programs at the park. For more information about leagues, contact 423-408-8144 or visit their website at: https://www.kingsportsoccer.org.
Sevier Avenue Park – Playgrounds
Sevier Avenue Park is a .16 acre neighborhood park with various recreation components. The Park features include: A children’s playground, for all ages, that is within a fenced area. Seating and a picnic table are also available at the park.
Rock Springs Park – Playgrounds
Rock Springs Park is a 4 acre neighborhood park with various recreation components. The park is located at a former Sullivan county elementary school site.
Riverview Park – Playgrounds
Riverview Park is a 9 acre neighborhood park with many recreation components. The Park features include: Multiple children’s playground areas for all ages.
Boatyard Riverfront Park – Playgrounds
Riverfront Park is a 19 acre community, located along the Holston River. The Park features include: A multi station children’s playground for all ages. Shaded park bench seating is available near the playground equipment.
Ridgefields Park – Playgrounds
Ridgefields Park is a 6 acre neighborhood park and includes a multi-station children’s playground for all ages that is within a fenced area. Shaded seating is available within the fenced area.
2015-2016 Adult Basketball Programs
Kingsport Parks and Recreation is now registering teams for its Adult Basketball Leagues. All teams must abide by the eligibility requirements mandated in the 2015-2016 rules. The entry fee is […]
Kingsport Parks & Rec Softball Scrapbook
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A terrific summer season for Parks and Rec softball at parks all across Kingsport. From thrilling games to amazing feats, the ball parks were alive with fans and […]
