28-03-2025
What should the future of Knoxville parks be? City seeks public input
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The city of Knoxville has nearly 100 parks and 125 miles of paved greenways and trails amid several other outdoor spaces and the city is seeking the public's help in guiding the future of recreation in the city.
The public engagement phase for Play Knoxville, the city's parks and recreation master plan, is underway. The master plan will help guide investments in parks, greenways, community centers and programming over the next decade.
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The planning process began in January with the formation of a steering committee of community leaders. Since then, city staff and consultants from Perez Planning Design have conducted dozens of focus groups, one-on-one meetings with city council and cabinet members, and site visits to nearly 70 parks across Knoxville.
Over the next few weeks, community members will have multiple opportunities to voice their opinions. Several public meetings focused on the plan will begin in April, with the first set for April 10 at the Deane Hill Community Center. The city has also launched a mapping tool that allows residents to drop pins and give feedback about specific parks, greenways, and facilities. There is also a community survey. The city plans to use the responses to understand the community's needs and priorities.
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To find out more information, visit The City Council will be briefed on the master plan's process in June and again in August. Then in November, the council will hold a hearing on whether or not to adopt it.
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