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 accessible water trail. Karns Landing is the third adaptive boat dock completed […]
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 in Knoxville County parks. The Day of Play will offer a variety of 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 County. CBS Sunday Morning correspondent and New York Times bestselling […]
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 and Art Walk, the much anticipated multi-use, rail-to-trail project in […]
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 Way, a new pathway connecting nearby neighborhoods to Whittle Springs […]
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 at the French Broad Veterans Memorial Park on Saturday. The […]
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 Nature Center even more accessible to all users, Legacy Parks […]
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 living north of the Interstate 640 / Broadway intersection with […]
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 significant expansion and new connection at Seven Islands State Birding […]
French Broad Veterans Memorial Park Wins Orchid Award
We’re honored that the French Broad Veterans Memorial Park received the Keep Knoxville Beautiful Bright Spot Orchid Award! A huge thank you and congratulations to our partners Knox County Parks […]