Opening the Outdoors to All!
Legacy Parks works to expand parks, create trails and increase access to our rivers so that everyone can enjoy our great outdoors!
Since 2005, Legacy Parks has raised over $32 million for parks and open space, helped conserve 1,000 acres of forest and farmland, and added over 800 acres of parkland in the region.
By the Numbers
$32 M
invested in public parks
800 Acres
of parkland added
1,000 Acres
preserved
1st Adaptive
dock and trail added in the region
65 Miles
of trails added
7 Public
access points on our waterways
Projects We're Working On
News and Happenings
Put the SoKno in SoKno campaign kicks off!
Something big is coming to South Knoxville — and the community can help make it happen. Legacy Parks Foundation launched...
Sue Clancy Greenway Opens
We were honored to join the City of Knoxville in cutting the ribbon on a new section of greenway in...
A new view to enjoy at the French Broad Veterans Memorial Park
Special thanks to our friends at Davey Tree Expert Company helped us uncover another beautiful view at the French Broad...
Beaver Creek’s Newest Adaptive Kayak Launch Opens at Karns Landing
Legacy Parks Foundation and Knox County celebrated the opening of Karns Landing today marking another milestone toward creating a countywide...
International Day of Play!
Legacy Parks Foundation and Knox County will celebrate the International Day of Play June 11, 2026 with free, family-friendly activities...
Legacy Luncheon for the Parks set for September!
The Legacy Luncheon for the Parks is set for Friday, September 25 at the beautiful Johnson University in south Knox...
Work Begins on SoKno Rail Trail and Art Walk
The tracks have been removed and the first public art installation revealed as momentum builds on the SoKno Rail Trail...
Siddiqi Foundation Awards Grant for Whittle Springs Middle School Pathway
Together with Whittle Springs Middle School, Knox County Health Department, Knox County, the City of Knoxville, BikeWalk Knoxville and United...
Youth Leadership Knoxville Workday at Veterans Park
Special thanks to the students with Youth Leadership Knoxville from high schools across Knox County that participated in a workday...
REI Grant Will Expand Adaptive Trails to Ijams Nature Center
Legacy Parks Foundation received a $20,000 multi-year grant from the REI Cooperative Action Fund (REI) that will help make Ijams...
Legacy Parks Helps Secure Key Easements for the Adair Park / Sue Clancy Greenway Extension
Work will soon begin on a much-anticipated greenway connection in Fountain City that will safely link Adair Park and residents...
Legacy Parks Expands and Connects Seven Islands State Park
A $7.7 million grant to Legacy Parks Foundation from the Tennessee Heritage Conservation Trust Fund (HCTF) will allow for a...
