🛝 Playgrounds & Parks
Parks, playgrounds, splash pads, and outdoor play spots
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Cades Cove Golf
📍 7761 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, TN 37882
An 18-hole miniature golf course on the Cades Cove side of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Cades Cove Golf features playful Smokies-themed holes with nods to local wildlife and folklore, bringing the feel of a traditional golf course to miniature golf. It is the only golf course on the...
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Sir Goony's Family Fun Center
📍 10925 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37934
🕐 Mon-Thu 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Fri 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Sat 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Sun 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Family-owned outdoor fun center since 1980, featuring mini-golf, go-karts, paintball, splash zone waterslides, RC track, and a snack bar serving ice cream and pizza. Four challenging mini-golf courses suitable for all ages and skill levels. Go-kart racing on a full-size outdoor track. Family...
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🎈 Little Peeps Fun Place (CLOSED)
📍 128 Foothills Mall Dr, Maryville, TN 37801
💰 Varies — check Facebook or call for current pricing
👶 Ages: Toddlers to early elementary
- Indoor play
- Birthday parties
- Ball pits
- Slides
- Climbing structures
This kids activity center has closed. Last confirmed operational in 2024. Originally located at Foothills Mall in Maryville. If you were a regular here, you may want to check out Maryvilles Play Station instead for similar indoor play options.
🛝 Maryville's Play Station
📍 1070 Hunters Crossing, Alcoa, TN 37701
🕐 Mon-Fri 10AM-7PM, Sat 12PM-8PM, Sun Closed
👶 Ages: All ages (toddler station for 2 and under)
- Indoor playground
- Toddler station
- Obstacle course
- Climbing walls
- Indoor slide
Maryville's Play Station is the area's premier indoor playground, open for kids of all ages. They've got a massive 3,000-square-foot main play area with commercial play structures, the fastest indoor slide in the city, tunnels, climbing obstacles, and plenty of running and jumping space. Tweens and...
Fort Imagination
📍 6513 Kingston Pike, Suite 105B, Knoxville, TN 37919
💰 $275-$550
👶 Ages: Ages 2-10
Imaginative play-themed birthday parties in Knoxville area. Popular for imaginative play, dress-up, and creative activities. Serves families from Maryville, Sevierville, Alcoa, and surrounding areas. Ages 2-10.
Lil Cub Den (CLOSED)
📍 2730 US-411, Maryville, TN 37801
💰 Open play: $10-12 per child. Parties: $300-450
👶 Ages: 0-5 years
- Indoor playground
- Toddler-friendly
- Birthday parties
- Private party rooms
- Open play
Lil Cub Den is a cozy indoor playground in Maryville designed for kids ages 0 to 5. It is a great spot for toddlers and preschoolers to burn off energy in a safe, play-friendly space. They offer open play sessions and private party rentals with dedicated party rooms that feel more like a living...
🎢 Slick City Knoxville
📍 9305 Kingston Pike Suite 110, Knoxville, TN 37922
💰 Ages 4+: $29.99 (90 min) / $34.99 (120 min). Ages 3 & under: $16.99. CitySocks $4.99/pair. Summer passes available.
👶 Ages: All ages (action slides 4+, junior areas 3 & under)
- Indoor dry slides (7 unique slides)
- Air courts (basketball & dodgeball)
- Junior Jungle (ages 5 & under)
- Little Sliders Club
- Sensory Hours
Slick City Knoxville is the world’s first indoor slide park, opened May 8, 2026, and it is a hit with kids, teens, and even adults. Located at the West Hills Shopping Center on Kingston Pike, this family amusement center features giant dry slides, interactive attractions, and air courts where you...
Alcoa Duck Pond
📍 1300 Springbrook Road, Alcoa, TN 37701
7.7-acre duck pond for fishing. Outdoor pool with water slide. 500 sq ft wading pool. 1.4 miles lit walking trail. 0.6 mile Family Wonder Trail activities. Community center with gymnasium, game room, meeting rooms. Outdoor fitness area. Charcoal grills, basketball goals. Alcoa, TN.
🛝 New Generation Park - Friendsville
📍 103 N Farnum St, Friendsville, TN 37737
- Picnic tables
- Shaded area
- Handicap accessible
- Merry-go-round
- Playhouses
The New Generation Park in Friendsville is one of the coolest new(er) parks around town. They even brought back my favorite park equipment as a kid—the merry-go-round! But DON'T WORRY—they make them much safer these days! Amenities: - Shaded area with picnic tables - Handicap swings - Mommy and Me...
🌿 Pearson Springs Park
📍 1467 Montvale Station Rd, Maryville, TN 37804
🕐 Dawn to dusk
💰 Free admission
👶 Ages: All ages
- Playground for young children
- Shaded areas
- Pavilion available for rent
- Greenway connection
- Restrooms
Pearson Springs Park is one of the most popular park destinations in Maryville, and for good reason. This 66-acre park has something for every age and energy level. The playground is a real winner with separate areas for different ages - younger kids love the smaller structures and splash pad (when...
🌳 Pioneer Park
📍 300 S Broadway Ave, Maryville, TN 37804
💰 Free
👶 Ages: All ages
- Playground
- Sports fields
- Pavilions
- Walking paths
- Parking
Maryvilles premier family park downtown, Pioneer Park is a major gathering place for everything from weekend picnics to community festivals. This is where families come for the events, but stay for the playground, sports fields, and spacious walking paths. Its one of those places where you run into...
🏞️ Lenoir City Park
📍 6707 City Park Dr, Lenoir City, TN 37772
🕐 Sunrise to Sunset
👶 Ages: All ages
- Two playgrounds
- Splash pad (May-Sept)
- 33 acres
- Picnic shelters with grills
- Tennis courts
This is one of the best parks in the area—and it's free! The 33-acre park sits right on Fort Loudon Lake and has something for every age and interest. My kids spent hours on the playground while we used one of the 7 picnic shelters for lunch. The paved greenway trail (3.3 miles) is perfect for...
Everett Park
📍 616 S. Everett High Rd, Maryville, TN 37804
Well-maintained community park in Maryville with playground space for kids. Green space and family-friendly outdoor area.
Ijams Nature Center
📍 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920
🕐 Daily 8am-dusk (Visitor Center hours vary — check website)
💰 Grounds open to all; $5 daily parking (free for members); programs and rentals extra
👶 Ages: All ages — great for kids 3 and up; toddler-friendly on the shorter trails
- 14+ miles of trails
- Nature playground
- Animal exhibits
- Kayak & canoe rentals
- Rock climbing (the Crag)
Ijams Nature Center is a 320+ acre nonprofit environmental education center just three miles from downtown Knoxville — forests, meadows, wetlands, and creeks, all about 45 minutes from Maryville. Trails: 14+ miles of hiking and biking trails across the Nature Center and Ijams Quarries, including...
🌳 Jarvis Park
📍 1807 Court Street, Maryville, TN 37803
🕐 Open sunrise to sunset
💰 Free
👶 Ages: All ages
- Natural walking trails
- Picnic area
- Creek
- Near soccer fields
- Free parking
I know what you're thinking—another park with trails? Trust me, this one's different. Jarvis Park opened in 2021 and it's become one of my favorite places to bring the kids when we want to get outside without being on our feet all the time. What makes it special: The half-mile of walking trails...
Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum
📍 2743 Wimpole Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914
🕐 Gardens & grounds: open daily, dawn to dusk; Visitors Center & Gift Shop: daily 9 am - 5 pm
💰 Free admission
👶 Ages: All ages
A 44-acre public garden on the site of the former Howell Nurseries, just five minutes from downtown Knoxville and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Kids can spend a full morning here: over two miles of walking trails, display gardens, a bird sanctuary, sculpture, and the garden’s...
Maryville Greenway - East Park Access
📍 East Park, Maryville, TN
💰 Free
👶 Ages: All ages
- Multi-use trail access
- Free
- Dog friendly
- Parking available
- Flat terrain
The East Park access point of the Maryville Greenway is perfect for a family walk or bike ride. You can access the multi-use trail from the park parking lot - no walking on roads. The trail connects to downtown and across the town for a nice 2-3 mile loop. Bring water, sun protection, and...
Safety City Knoxville
📍 2200 Safety City Way, Knoxville, TN 37919
👶 Ages: Elementary school children
Safety City Knoxville is a unique hands-on safety education program for elementary school children, run by the Knoxville Police Department and now managed by City Parks & Recreation. The program features a child-size setting complete with buildings, paved streets and sidewalks, working traffic...
♿️ Blount Inclusive Playground
📍 1998 Sequoyah Avenue, Maryville, TN 37804
🕐 Dawn to dusk, year-round
💰 Free admission
👶 Ages: All ages (Phase I: 5-12 years; Phase II: younger children)
- Fully accessible equipment
- Wheelchair ramps
- Sensory panels
- Fenced play area
- Rubber mulch surface
The Blount Inclusive Playground at John Sevier Park is the first fully accessible playground of its kind in the region. Opened in 2021, it was a collaborative project between the Maryville Lions Club, The Arc of the Great Smoky Mountains, and Blount County Parks & Recreation. The playground...
🌳 Founders Park at Campbell Station
📍 405 N Campbell Station Road, Farragut, TN 37934
🕐 Park open dawn to dusk daily
💰 Free
👶 Ages: All ages
- 17 acres of green space
- Walking trails
- 2 picnic pavilions with grills
- Outdoor classroom
- Open play areas
Founders Park at Campbell Station is a lovely 17-acre green space tucked right next to the Farragut branch of the Knox County Library. If you're in the Campbell Station area looking for a peaceful spot to stretch your legs, pack a picnic, or just let the kids run around, this is it. What I love...
☕ Little Valley Play Cafe
📍 8079 Kingston Pike, Ste K, Knoxville, TN 37919
🕐 Varies
💰 Contact for pricing
👶 Ages: 0-7
- Toddler zone
- Large slides and climbing structures
- Private party room
- On-site café with coffee and food
- Birthday party packages
Little Valley Play Cafe is Knoxville’s first indoor play-cafe. Kids 7 and under can explore themed play zones, slide down large slides, climb structures, and burn off energy while parents unwind in the café area with real coffee and food. There’s a private party room for birthday celebrations and a...
🧸 Playtime in the Plains
📍 8537 Asheville Hwy suite 101, Knoxville, TN 37924
🕐 Tue-Fri 9 AM - 2 PM
💰 $12/day | $35-85/month | $200-450/year
👶 Ages: Toddlers/young kids (best for younger children)
- Soft play zone
- Arts & crafts
- Reading nook
- Coffee bar for parents
- Birthday parties
Playtime in the Plains is Knoxville indoor play center on Asheville Highway. Soft play zone for little ones, slides, dress-up, homeschool corner, reading nook, arts and crafts, and party packages available. Coffee and snack bar on-site. Hours: Tue-Fri 9 AM - 2 PM Day Passes: $12/admission,...
🏃♂️ Urban Air Adventure Park - Knoxville
📍 9626 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922
🕐 Varies by day
💰 Jump passes and memberships available
👶 Ages: All ages (some areas age/height restrictions)
- Trampoline parks
- Obstacle courses
- Sky rider coaster
- Climbing walls
- Ninja warrior course
This is THE place for high-energy burn-off when you need to get that wiggles out! Urban Air has everything - trampolines, obstacle courses, climbing walls, and even a sky rider coaster that takes you through the entire park. What makes it special: It's designed for older kids who need ACTUAL...
🎨 We Rock the Spectrum
📍 9648 Kingston Pike, Suite 4, Knoxville, TN 37922
🕐 Varies
💰 Contact for pricing
👶 Ages: All ages (specializes in diverse needs)
- Inclusive environment
- Sensory-safe
- For children with diverse needs
- Family-friendly
We Rock the Spectrum in Knoxville is an inclusive indoor play gym designed to support children of all abilities through sensory-based play. If you have a child on the autism spectrum or with special needs, this is one of the best spots in the area to let them move, explore, and build skills in a...
🦅 Eagleton Park
📍 2531 Blount Avenue, Maryville, TN 37804
A scenic park in the Maryville area that's great for family outings. Beautiful setting with space for picnics and play. One of those spots where you can actually relax while the kids explore.
🎪 John Sevier Park
📍 1998 Sequoyah Ave, Maryville, TN 37804
🕐 Dawn to dusk
💰 Free (park), pool admission separate
👶 Ages: All ages
- Playground
- Pool
- Splash pad
- Pavilion
- Restrooms
Eight acres of park space on both sides of Westfield Drive, John Sevier Park is one of the most popular family destinations in Maryville — and for good reason. It is home to John Sevier Pool (open May 15 through August 2, 2026) and a splash pad that has been under construction for the 2026 summer...
⛳ Bicentennial Greenbelt Park
📍 Alcoa Trail, Maryville, TN 37804
🕐 Dawn to dusk
💰 Free admission
👶 Ages: All ages
- Wide-open green spaces
- Maryville-Alcoa Greenway access
- Tennis courts
- Softball field
- Benches and picnic areas
Located in the heart of downtown Maryville, Bicentennial Greenbelt Park is more of a gathering space than a dedicated playground, but it's still a great spot for families. What makes it special: This park is the anchor point for the Maryville-Alcoa Greenway system, which winds through multiple...
🏊 Blount County Community Pools
📍 Two locations: John Sevier Pool (1998 Sequoyah Ave, Maryville) & Springbrook Pool (636 Vose Rd, Alcoa)
🕐 John Sevier: Opened May 15, closed Aug 2, 2026. Springbrook: Opened May 22, closed Aug 2, 2026. Regular business hours during season.
💰 Daily admission TBD; Season passes sold at Parks & Rec office; Lap swim Saturdays 10-11am at John Sevier
👶 Ages: All ages
- Two community pools throughout Maryville and Alcoa
- Affordable county-run programs
- Swim lessons and aquatic programs
- Lap swimming at John Sevier (Saturdays 10-11am)
- Pool party rentals available
Blount County operates two public swimming pools each summer. Both are affordable and great for families looking to beat the heat. John Sevier Pool — Maryville • Opened: May 15, 2026 • Closes: August 2, 2026 (plus Aug 8–9 weekend) • Address: 1998 Sequoyah Ave, Maryville, TN 37804 • Located at John...
🎠 Tyson Park Playground
📍 2351 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919
A solid playground option in the Maryville area. Good for a change of scenery when the kids need something different from the usual rotation.
⚓ Anchor Park
📍 11730 Turkey Creek Road, Farragut, TN 37934
A neighborhood playground in Maryville. Perfect for a quick play session . sometimes you don't need a big outing, just a swing set and some fresh air.
🌳 Sandy Springs Park
📍 702 Best St, Maryville, TN
💰 Free admission
👶 Ages: All ages
- Three playgrounds
- 1.7-mile walking trail
- Maryville Greenway connection
- Tennis courts
- Basketball courts
Sandy Springs Park is a 20-acre linear park in Maryville, located off Montvale Station Road and Best Street beside a small stream. It connects directly to the Maryville Greenway. Facilities listed by Maryville-Alcoa-Blount County Parks & Recreation: - Three playgrounds - 1.7 miles of walking...
🌻 New Harvest Park
📍 4775 New Harvest Lane, Knoxville, TN 37918
A welcoming park in Maryville with playground equipment for different age groups. Nice for an afternoon outing when you need to get everyone out of the house.
⛰️ Blue Ridge Playground
📍 Blue Ridge area, Maryville, TN 37804
A scenic playground with mountain views! If you're going to push kids on swings, you might as well enjoy a gorgeous backdrop while you do it. One of the prettiest playground spots in the area.
🎪 Amerine Park
📍 412 Amerine Rd, Maryville, TN 37804
Another solid playground option in Maryville. A good pick when your usual spots are crowded or you just want to mix things up on playground day.
🏞️ Carl Cowan Park
📍 10058 N Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37922
🕐 Dawn to dusk
💰 Free admission
👶 Ages: All ages
- Splash pad (summer)
- Multiple playgrounds
- Fishing pier and water access
- Basketball courts
- Tennis courts
Carl Cowan Park is one of those amazing Knoxville-area parks that families keep coming back to year after year. It sits right along the Tennessee River (three sides of it, actually), which makes for some seriously gorgeous waterfront views. My family has spent countless afternoons here, and it's...
🌿 Springbrook Park
📍 1561 Dalton St, Alcoa, TN 37701
A family-friendly park in Alcoa that also hosts community events. Great playground facilities and a nice spot for family picnics. They've hosted events like the Helping Babies fundraiser . a park with heart!
🏞️ McFee Park
📍 917 McFee Road, Farragut, TN 37903
A community favorite with good facilities and plenty of space for kids to run and play. One of those reliable spots every Maryville parent should know about.
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