News
Get Out and Play Guide Hot off the Press!
The updated Get Out and Play guides are now available! A complete directory of all parks, trails, and greenways in Knox County, including major regional parks – the guide is organized geographically with locations, maps, and descriptions of park amenities.
2024 Luncheon Celebrates Conservation and Advancements in Projects
Advancements for conservation and park projects were announced today to a sold-out crowd of more than 1,000 guests at Legacy Parks Foundation’s annual Legacy Luncheon for the Parks. Carol Evans, executive director of Legacy Parks Foundation kicked off the announcements
Three Islands Acquired on the French Broad River
Legacy Parks Foundation announced the acquisition of three islands bordering Seven Islands State Birding Park in east Knox County, a purchase that completes the protection of all of the islands related to state park. Legacy Parks was awarded a grant
12 Acres Donated on Beaver Creek
In continuation of efforts towards supporting the Knox County Water Trail, Legacy Parks has received a donation from Bill Weigel of 12 acres in Powell for a park and adaptive boat launch on Beaver Creek. This donation aligns with Legacy
Angora Frog Farm & Dog Park Grand Opening
Legacy Parks Foundation and Knox County joined in cutting the ribbon on the Angora Frog Farm and dog park today alongside sponsors and key project partners. The new child-focused park and dog park sits on 14-acres donated to Legacy
Veterans Support the Veterans Memorial Park
The East TN Honor Guard showed their support of the French Broad Veterans Memorial Park with another donation. The Honor Guard matched a $3,000 gift from the Gerhard families in honor of Reid Gerhard and in memory of Lane Gerhard.