Another trail for Sharp’s Ridge
Legacy Parks Foundation opened the newest trail at Sharp’s Ridge Memorial Park, funded by a grant from the Trinity Health Foundation. This new trail completes the Sharp’s Ridge Playspace project […]
Another trail for Sharp’s Ridge
Legacy Parks Foundation opened the newest trail at Sharp’s Ridge Memorial Park, funded by a grant from the Trinity Health Foundation. This new trail completes the Sharp’s Ridge Playspace project […]
Working together to connect Knoxville to the Smokies
Legacy Parks is working with a consortium of local and regional government and non-profit agencies to advance the Maryville-to-Townsend Greenway Expansion in Blount County, Tenn. Currently playing a coordination role, […]
REI Awards Legacy Parks Grant for Urban Wilderness Support Stations
For the fourth year in a row, REI is showing its support for Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness through a $10,000 grant to Legacy Parks Foundation and a $6,000 grant to the […]
Expanding Parks & Trails
Imerys Marble Property Legacy Parks negotiated the donation of 104 acres of abandoned quarry land that became an addition to Ijams Nature Center and the key trailhead for the South […]
Establishing Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness
Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness, a recreational, cultural, and historic preservation initiative championed by Legacy Parks Foundation, incorporates 1,000 forested acres along downtown’s south waterfront. It creates an exceptional recreation and historic […]
Legacy Parks Supports Dogwood Arts’ Hikes & Bikes & Blooms!
Legacy Parks has partnered again with Dogwood Arts to coordinate hikes and bike rides for the 2017 Hikes & Blooms and Bikes & Blooms outings! Thanks to support from volunteers from […]
LEGACY PARKS RECEIVES TRPA AWARD FOR BAKER CREEK
Legacy Parks and City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation were recently honored by the Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association for the “Four Star New Facility”: Baker Creek Preserve. The award […]
Legacy Parks Foundation opens kids play area at Baker Creek Preserve
Legacy Parks Foundation opened a new kids adventure play area today at Baker Creek Preserve in the heart of Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness. The Siddiqi Charitable Foundation, Earthadelic, and REI contributed […]
Devil’s Racetrack Opens to Thrills and National Riders
A nationally rated downhill mountain bike trail opened in Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness this month, furthering Knoxville’s growing reputation as a significant mountain bike destination. Devil’s Racetrack Downhill Trail is a […]