🚦 Safety City Knoxville
- Free admission
- Indoor activities
- Bike and scooter friendly
- Interactive learning
- Police department run
- Christmas events in December
Safety City is a free, hands-on safety education attraction for kids in the Knoxville area. Run by the Knoxville Police Department in partnership with City of Knoxville Parks & Recreation, it features a miniature city where elementary-aged children can practice and demonstrate real-world safety skills.
The program includes child-size buildings complete with paved streets and sidewalks, working traffic signals and traffic signs, and participatory activities that teach kids about vehicular, pedestrian, bicycle, and fire safety. Kids can ride their bicycles or scooters around the miniature city and learn in a fun, interactive environment.
Summer Hours (starting June 4, 2026): - Tuesday through Thursday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM - Closed Fri–Sun
What to know: - Free admission — just show up during open hours - Kids of all ages are welcome - Great for rainy days since it has indoor/covered areas - Perfect for preschool and elementary school kids learning about safety - Also hosts special events like Christmas at Safety City in December (free admission)
A wonderful resource that Knoxville families keep coming back to every summer.