Knox County’s “Park and Play” Summer Pop-Up Program Gets Underway
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Knox County’s “Park and Play” Summer Pop-Up Program Gets Underway

Posted on June 4, 2025

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knox County announced Tuesday that its “Park & Play” program will be visiting parks across the county this summer, beginning on Thursday.

The pop-up program offers a wide range of fun and activities, including board games, scavenger hunts, arts and crafts, group games and athletic demonstrations.

“It’s a simple, fun way to bring families together, get kids moving and make the most of our amazing parks,” said Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs. “We love being able to show up in neighborhoods and offer something active and free for everyone to enjoy.”

All events will take place on Thursdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the following parks:

June 5 – Plum Creek Park
June 12 – Sterchi Hills Park
June 19 – Tank Strickland Park
June 26 – Mascot Park
July 3 – Beverly Park
July 10 – Maloney Road Park
July 17 – Walker Springs Park
July 24 – Corryton Park
July 31 – Hardin Valley Community Park


The activities will be free and open to the public.

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