Legacy Parks Foundation and Knox County joined in cutting the ribbon on the new Cruze Landing adaptive boat launch alongside sponsors and key project partners.
Legacy Parks purchased Cruze Landing property in 2020 in order to create better access to the river for recreational opportunities.
Through partnerships with Knox County, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), and Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), accessible launches for both motorized and non-motorized boats were constructed, connected by an accessible fishing pier. Additionally, the parking area was expanded and enhanced to better accommodate visitors.
“This launch is the first of a series of accessible access points to our rivers that Legacy Parks, TWRA, TVA, and Knox County are committed to,” said Carol Evans, Executive Director of Legacy Parks Foundation. “We all believe that our incredible natural assets should be accessible to all.”
“Attractions like this help showcase the variety of recreational opportunities available to residents and visitors alike,” said Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs. “However, it wouldn’t happen without this partnership. Together we can work to improve water quality, mitigate flooding and enhance the health of those who use it.”
The improvements to Cruze Landing are part of Legacy Parks’ Head of the Tennessee Initiative– an effort to improve and increase public access to the French Broad and Holston Rivers from the dams to downtown Knoxville. Cruze Landing is a key public access, approximately five miles downriver from Seven Islands State Birding Park.
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Cruze Landing Ribbon Cutting