Fun guide may june july aug 2015

Johnson City Parks & Recreation

4137 Bristol Highway Johnson City, TN 37601

(423) 283-5815 office (423) 283-5829 fax

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.johnsoncitytn.org

Online Registration: www.myjcparks.org

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Our mission is to enhance community well being by providing responsive recreation opportunities, quality open space and preservation of natural habitats, and innovation in all

aspects of our service operation.

In coordination with the city’s Planning Department, the Parks and Recreation Department developed a long-range plan for 2000-2020 to define and prioritize the recreation needs of our community. The Plan outlines a clear vision toward meeting the community’s needs and

serves as a framework to plan for the future.

We want to provide quality programs to all participants. If you are not satisfied with any program you have participated in, let us know. Contact staff at any recreation center or the

department’s administration office. We want to provide the community with diverse recreation programs to meet the needs and interests of everyone. Because of the public’s

diverse needs, creative input is important in developing new programs or improving existing ones. We would enjoy hearing about any ideas that you might have for us.

In this guide, you’ll find a diverse selection of programs and special events designed to provide something for everyone. Classes are combined by categories rather than locations

or age groups. So no matter your age, you can find the perfect program to meet your needs. This issue of the Fun Guide will outline our programs from May through August,

2015.

It is our belief that parks, recreational opportunities and open spaces provide a foundation for the physical, social, economic, and environmental viability and well-being of our

community. Join the Fun!

Chair Andy Dotterweich Vice Chair Dr. Tim Zajonc

Mark Durkee Eugene Gillespie, Jr. Janet Vest Hardin

T.B. Matthew Osborne James Povlich James Smith Charlie Stahl

Grant Summers

Park Advisory Board

Mayor Ralph Van Brocklin Vice Mayor Clayton Stout Commissioner Jeff Banyas Commissioner Jenny Brock Commissioner David Tomita

City Commission

City Manager M. Denis Peterson

Assistant City Manager Charles Stahl

Assistant City Manager Robert Wilson Parks Director Roger Blakeley

Assistant Parks Director James Ellis

City Staff

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Information Special Events Aquatics Arts … Music … Dance Classes / Programs Fitness / Exercise / Health Golf Nature Sports / Athletics Senior Programs Facility Rentals Pavilions Parks & Facilities

Table of Contents

Administration 4137 Bristol Highway, Johnson City Phone: (423) 283-5815

Athletics 4137 Bristol Highway, Johnson City Phone: (423) 283-5822

Carver Recreation Center 322 W. Watauga Avenue, Johnson City Phone: (423) 461-8830

Freedom Hall Pool 1320 Pactolas Road, Johnson City Phone: (423) 461-4872

Golf Courses Buffalo Valley 190 Golf Course Road, Unicoi Phone: (423) 743-5021 Pine Oaks 1709 Buffalo Road, Johnson City Phone: (423) 434-6250 Memorial Park Community Center & Pool 510 Bert Street, Johnson City Phone: (423) 434-5749 (Recreation Services) Phone: (423) 434-6237 (Senior Services) Phone: (423) 434-5759 (Pools)

Princeton Arts Center 2516 E. Oakland Avenue, Johnson City Phone: (423) 283-5800

Nature 4137 Bristol Highway, Johnson City Phone: (423) 283-5821

Offices and Centers

Connect with Us!

Telephone

Email

Website

423-283-5815

[email protected]

www.johnsoncitytn.org

The Johnson City Board of Commissioners adopted a tobacco-free policy for the City’s park system on September 6, 2007. The use of tobacco products on City-owned park land, park

facilities, and open space is prohibited.

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BY THE NUMBERS ...

24 parks in the park system 1,150 acres of park land 4 recreation facilities

1 multi-generational community center 23 lighted tennis courts 1 dog park

7 swimming pools 17 play structures 4 indoor basketball courts 1 boardwalk

1 lakefront area 2 boat ramps 1 18-hole disc golf course 2 amphitheaters

6 sand volleyball courts 29 picnic shelters 19.75 miles of hiking/walking trails

1 football stadium 1 baseball stadium 1 skateboard park 1 historic cabin

1 tree arboretum 5 multi-use athletic fields 10 youth baseball fields

12 soccer fields 1,650 recreation soccer players 10 softball fields

2 18-hole golf courses 34,074 rounds of golf played 1 art center

25,231 volunteer hours 2 foundations (1 park and 1 senior services)

131,269 participated in senior programs 131,269 senior participants

201 employees (44 full-time, 7 part-time, and 150 seasonal)

120,000 participants in recreation programs 25,231 volunteer hours

DID YOU KNOW? Parks provide intrinsic environmental, aesthetic and recreation benefits to our city. They are a source of positive economic benefits. They enhance property values, increase municipal revenue, bring in homebuyers and workers, and improve the quality of life for our citizens.

If you have volunteered in the past or are looking for a chance to give back to the community doing a worthwhile project, we have just the opportunity! Much of what we do at Johnson City Parks and Recreation is made possible through the hard work of our dedicated family of volunteers, not only do our volunteers save the city financial resources each year, they also allow us to do a number of things we simply could not afford to do otherwise. In the process, our volunteers help strengthen our community and solidify that Johnson City is a great place to live work, and PLAY.

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Parks and Recreation classes/programs: Classes/programs are offered at all center locations. Registration is available for most programs online. Walk-in registration is welcome at all locations during regular operating hours. Register Online: www.myjcparks.org Walk-in Registration:

Registration

Location Address Hours Monday - Friday

Phone

Administration Office (Pavilions) 4137 Bristol Highway 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 423-283-5815

Athletic Office 4137 Bristol Highway 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 423-283-5822

Carver Recreation Center 322 W. Watauga 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 423-461-8830

Freedom Hall Pool 1320 Pactolas Road 3 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 423-461-4872

Princeton Arts Center 2516 E. Oakland Ave. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 423-283-5800

Memorial Park Community Center & Pool

510 Bert Street 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. 423-434-5749

Refunds

Refunds will not be given on rentals and reservations. When inclement weather requires the cancellation of Johnson City schools, all scheduled classes and

programs, with the exception of athletic league games, for that day will be cancelled and a full refund will be given. If the class, event or athletic program is cancelled by staff, a full refund will be given. If a class or program is partially cancelled by staff, a pro-rated refund will be given. Medical refunds may be considered upon request accompanied by a valid doctor’s note. No refunds will be given for a class, program or athletic program once it begins.

Refunds will be given for a class, program or athletic program before it starts. If the class, program or athletic program is less than $10 a full refund will be given. Class, program or athletic program greater than $10 be charged an administrative fee of $10.

Transfers on department operated classes, programs or athletic programs can be transferred within the same division for the same fee, however the transfer must be made before the start date.

The department reserves the right to grant any and all refunds in their sole discretion. An appeal can be request in writing to the Parks and Recreation Director, whose decision is administratively final.

Photo Policy

On occasion, our staff may use photography or videotape participants in department programs and classes, or at special events, festivals, or facilities. These photos are for our department use only and may be used in publications, brochures, pamphlets, flyers, social media, or video productions.

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Fees

Resident/Non Resident Fees Johnson City residents make significant contributions to the operation of this department through the payment of property taxes. These contributions are above the fees that they also pay for programs and services as offered by the Parks and Recreation Department. In recognition of this contribution, Johnson City residents qualify for the “Resident” rate. Those who live outside the boundaries of the City of Johnson City and who participate within programs qualify for the “Non-Resident” rate.

Summer Job Opportunities

Social Media

Facebook and Twitter are sources of getting information out to the public. In the event a program is cancelled the public can always check out Facebook page for the latest updates. We also highlight photos of our program attendees on our Facebook page. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/jcparkstn or follow us on Twitter @JCParksTN

Parks and Recreation provides summer seasonal job opportunities such as lifeguards, summer program staff, tennis instructors, athletic scorekeepers, and turf and maintenance staff.

Changes/Cancellations/Disclaimers

Programs are sometimes cancelled or altered due to low registration, changes in staff or facility availability. Due to the large amount of information found in the Johnson City Parks and Recreation Fun Guide, errors before or after publication may occur. We apologize for any errors in this brochure and we will advise you of any changes as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding when these situations occur.

Facilities

All facility participants are expected to follow the rules of the facilities. Specialty areas of the facilities, such as, pools and fitness areas have posted signs stating special rules specific to that area. Disregard or abuse of facility rules may result in removal by staff or police from the facility for a designated length of time or permanently.

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Warning of Risk

Recreational activities/programs are intended to challenge and engage the physical, mental and emotional resources of each participant. Despite careful and proper preparation, instruction, medical advice, conditioning and equipment, there is still a risk of serious injury when participating in any recreational activity/program. Understandably, not all hazards and dangers can be foreseen. Depending on the particular activity, participants must understand that certain risks, dangers and injuries due to inclement weather, slipping, falling, poor skill level or conditioning, carelessness, horseplay, unsportsmanlike conduct, premises defects, inadequate or defective equipment, inadequate supervision, instruction or officiating and all other circumstances inherent to indoor and outdoor recreational activities/programs exist. In this regard, it must be recognized that it is impossible for the City of Johnson City to guarantee absolute safety.

Directory

Administration Main Number (423) 283-5815

Park Services John Grindstaff, Park Services Manager (423) 975-2670

Memorial Park Community Center Main Number (423) 434-5750

Roger Blakeley, Parks Director (423) 283-5815

Vacant, Assistant Manager

Recreation Services Desk (423) 434-5749

James Ellis, Assistant Director (423) 434-5771

Cindy Bogart, Secretary (423) 975-2670

Senior Services Desk (423) 434-6237

Missy Hollifield, Office Manager (423) 283-5870

Recreation Services Vacant, Recreation Services Manager (423) 283-5820

Aquatics Desk (423) 434-5755

Linda Guess, Clerical Specialist (423) 283-5815

Herb Greenlee, Carver Center Supervisor (423) 461-8831

Amanda Hollifield, Operations Manager (423) 434-5753

Mary Ann Kinch, Marketing & Events (423) 283-5827

Sam Miller, Aquatics Supervisor (423) 434-5754

Kelly Finney, Center Supervisor (423) 434-5758

Michele Smith, Accounts Clerk (423) 283-5828

Freedom Hall Pool (423) 461-4872

Tina Sparks, Maint./Custodial Supervisor (423) 434-2056

Picnic Pavilion Rentals (423) 283-5815 www.myjcparks.org

Memorial Park Community Center Pool Receptionist (423) 434-5759

Golf Jim Hughes, Golf Director (423) 483-5838

Athletics David Carmichel, Athletic Manager (423) 283-5825 Softball & T-Ball Text Alerts Text: cojc.7 Number: 77943

Batter’s Up Batting Cages (423) 283-9633

Mary Lee Baker, Center Supervisor Princeton Arts Center (423) 283-5800

Connie Deegan, Program Coordinator (423) 283-5821

Buffalo Valley Golf Course (423) 743-5021

Pine Oaks Golf Course (423) 434-6250

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Loca on Day Time Cost Ages Freedom Hall Pool Mon. – Wed. – Thurs. 7:30 – 8:45 pm $2/person All

Freedom Hall Pool Sat. 11 am – 1 pm $2/person All

Memorial Park Community Center Lap Pool Mon. thru Fri. 7 – 8:30 am $2/person All

Memorial Park Community Center Lap Pool Mon. thru Fri. 11:30 am – 1:30 pm $2/person All

Memorial Park Community Center Lap Pool Mon. ‐ Wed. ‐ Fri. 7 ‐ 8:45 pm $2/person All

Memorial Park Community Center Lap Pool Sat. 11 am – 1 pm $2/person All

Memorial Park Community Center Lap Pool Mon. thru Fri. 1:30 ‐ 3:30 pm $2/person Seniors

Location: Freedom Hall Pool, 1320 Pactolas Road Call: 423-461-4872 Registration: January - May Dates: June 5, 6, 7,13, & 14 (Must attend all dates) Times: Friday, 6 - 10 pm (First weekend only) Saturday, 8 am - 6 pm Sunday, 8 am - 1 pm Ages: 15 and older Cost: $200/person Description: Classes run two weekends in a row. This course is for those interested in becoming a certified lifeguard. Upon completion of the course, the participant will be certified in life guarding, first aid, CPR Pro, and AED essentials.

Location: Freedom Hall Pool, 1320 Pactolas Road Call: 423-434-4872 Dates: June 13 and 14 (Must attend both days) Times: Saturday, 8 am - 6 pm Sunday, 8 am - 1 pm Ages: 16 and older Cost: $100/person Description: Class is the second weekend of the full lifeguarding class. This course is for those who need their American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification updated. If you have not taken the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Course before, you will need to enroll for the full program. This class is run on one weekend. Upon completion of the course, the participant will be certified in lifeguarding, first aid, CPR Pro, and AED essentials. for the next two years.

The department operates the indoor aquatics facilities at Freedom Hall (423) 461-4872, Memorial Park Community Center (423) 434-5575,

and the outdoor pool on Legion Street (423) 461-4856.

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Drowning is A Silent Killer

TOGETHER we can prevent drowning!

DO YOU HAVE? Assigned “Water Watcher” or Cer-

tified Lifeguard Swimming lessons to include wa-

ter safety skills Proper isolation fencing around

pools Pool and gate alarms Self closing and self latching pool

gates Locks and alarms on all doors

leading to the pool Safety cover on your spa or whirl-

pool Cell phone by the pool Ring Buoy, Personal Flotation De-

vices, Shepard’s crook Infant, Child and Adult CPR and

proper First Aid training Pool Safety rules posted Emergency 9-1-1 and CPR signs

posted Touch Supervision—Keep within

arms length at all times Toilet seat locks (infant and

toddler) Awareness of Danger Zones;

bathtubs, wading pools, toilets, sinks, and buckets

Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Teaching Pool)

Dates: vary with each session (Please call for availability 423-434-5755)

Times: vary with each session Age: Beginner 1 – Intermediate 2 4-13 years

Cost: $40 per session per child for Beginner 1 – Intermediate 2

Description: Water you wading for? Learn to swim! Beginner 1 through Intermediate II consists of eight 30 minute lessons for $40.

Beginner 1: Swimmers gain confidence and competence in the pool environment including submersion and breath control. To move to the next level swimmers should be able to consistently demonstrate unassisted entry, movement in water, safe exit, submerge and blow bubbles, pick up an object under water, kicks on front and back with assistance, and water safety.

Beginner 2: In beginner 2 children will develop confidence and competence in floating, gliding, kicking and arm action on front and back. Rolling will be introduced in this session. To move to the next level swimmers must consistently demonstrate sit and quarter turn, float on front and back and regain feet, streamline glide front and back with leg action, freestyle arm action with support, backstroke arm action with support, rolling front and back, sculling and water safety.

Intermediate 1: In this class students will develop free-style and backstroke arm action with support, rolling front and back, sculling and water safety.

Intermediate 2: This session will develop competency in freestyle and backstroke and increase water safety awareness. To advance to the next level swimmers should be able to consistently demonstrate freestyle with breathing in preferred side, backstroke clean up, diving and introduction to treading water.

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Cardio Waves Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Lap Pool) Date: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Time: 6-7pm Ages: Open to all ages Cost: $3/class or $25 for punch card This is a high intensity water aerobics program geared towards individuals who are looking to push their limits. All equipment is provided. Silver Sneakers® Splash Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Therapy Pool) Date: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday Time: 11:45 am - 12:45 pm Ages: Silver Sneakers® Members Only Cost: Free A fun, energizing program that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity and offering social events. Arthritis Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Therapy Pool) Date: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday Time: 11-11:40am Ages: Open to all ages Cost: $3/class or $25/month Have a form of arthritis? This is an activity that can help manage the symptoms of arthritis. This class helps get you moving with a low impact exercise. It is held in our therapy pool which is equipped with a handicap lift. Fins Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Lap Pool) Date: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday Time: 10-10:30am Ages: Open to all ages Cost: $1/class Looking for a great leg and cardio work out? This quick 30-minute class utilizes fins.

Deep Water Aerobics Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Lap Pool) Date: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Time: 9-10 am Ages: Open to all ages Cost: $3/class or $25/month Looking for a challenging workout? Get in over your head with us for some intense water aerobics. This class uses floatation belts to keep you afloat while doing exercises in deep water. The focus is on toning, cardiovascular, endurance and core work. No swimming skills needed. Water Aerobics Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Lap Pool) Date: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Time: 9-10am Ages: Open to all ages Cost: $3/class or $25/month Get in shape, enjoy a shallow water class which com-bines cardiovascular work, muscle toning, balance and core work in a fun environment. No swimming skills are needed and all equipment is provided. A doctor’s clearance is required before participating in the class. Power Walking Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Lap Pool) Date: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Time: 10-10:45am Ages: Open to all ages Cost: $3/class or $25/month This shallow water locomotion class is perfect for those who need a workout but require a low impact program. A doctor’s clearance is advised before participating in the class.

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Masters Swimming Location: Freedom Hall Pool Date: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Time: 6-7 am Age: 18+ Cost: $50 per month Join this group of adult swimming enthusiasts for organized workouts supervised by a professional coach. Participants range in ability from novice to former high school and college athletes. This motivational group will get you into shape, help train you for triathlons, and improve your techniques! Masters Swimming Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Tuesday and Thursday Time: 7 - 8:45 pm Ages: 18 + Cost: $50/month or $7/class Description: The group consists of adult swim-ming enthusiasts engaging in organized workouts supervised by an instructor. Partici-pants range in ability from novice to former high school and college athletes. This motivational group will get you in shape, help train you for triathlons, and improve your techniques. Kayak Roll Class Location: Freedom Hall Pool Date: Tuesday 7:30-9pm Age: 5+ Cost: $2/class Need a place to practice with your Kayak? Come join us in the pool to perfect your Kayak skills. Kayaks are not provided. Note: This is not an open swim, participants must be in a kayak for the majority of the time. Requirements: Must be able to swim 25 meters freestyle without stopping to participate. Scout Water Badges Location: Freedom Hall Pool Registration: Call for appointment Time: Thursdays - 7:30 - 8:45 pm Cost: $10 for groups of 10 Reservations required. Boy and Girl Scout troops can work on their water skills that are necessary

to earn their badges. If you would like our team members to assist with instruction, please bring skill requirements prior to your scheduled date. Please allow one week prior to schedule date. Troop leaders should come prepared.

Open Swim Location: Freedom Hall Pool Date/Time: Friday - 7:30-8:45 pm Saturday - 1-4:45 pm Cost: $3 (ages 13 & up), $2 (ages 4-12), Free (ages 3 and under) Open Swim Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Lap Pool) Date/Time: Monday/Wednesday/Friday - 4-5:45 pm Saturday - 1-4:45 pm Cost: $3 (ages 13+), $2 (ages 4-12) Under 3 - Free Open Swim Location: Legion Street Pool Call: 423-461-4856 Date: Memorial Day thru August 2 (August 2 through September 1 will be week-ends only) Monday - Saturday 10 am - 6 pm Sunday 1 - 6 pm Cost: $3/person ages 13 and older $2/person ages 12 and under

Recreation swim time is perfect for bringing the kids to play. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by someone at least 16 years of age or older. Any child 6 or younger must be within arm’s length of an adult at all times. Patrons must exit the pool 15 minutes after the close of open swim.

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Mommy and Me Swim Time Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Teaching Pool) Call: 423-434-5755 Date: Monday - Friday Time: Noon - 2 pm (August - May) 1 - 2 pm (June & July) Ages: 4 and under Cost: $1/person Parents are you looking for a time when it is less crowded to bring your little ones to the pool? The shallow end of the pool has been set aside for you and your little one to enjoy the water. All that are not potty trained must wear a swim diaper. Home School Swim Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Teaching Pool) Call: 423-434-5755 Date: Tuesday and Thursday Time: 2 - 4 pm Ages: Open to all ages Cost: $3/person 13 and older $2/person 12 and under A time to swim during Memorial Park Community Cen-ter’s home school P.E. program. Angel Fish Swim Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Teaching Pool) Call: 423-434-5755 Date: Monday - Friday, 6-8 pm Saturday, 1-4:45 pm Ages: Open to all ages Cost: $2/person This is an open swim time geared towards individuals with physical, intellectual, and developmental disabili-ties. It is held in our therapy pool which is equipped with a handicap lift.

Recreation swim time is perfect for bringing the kids to play. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by someone at least 16 years of age or older. Any child 6 and under must be kept at arms length of an adult at all times. Patrons must exit the building 15 minutes after the close of open swim.

Freedom Hall Pool (CLOSED May 31-July1) Call: 423-461-4872 Saturday Party Times: 1 - 2 pm 2:10 - 3:10 pm 3:20 - 4:20 pm Note: Saturday party room rentals are held during open swim time (1 - 4:45 pm). Participants can swim anytime from 1 - 4:45 pm. The party room can be rented for 1 hour so that guests can eat and open their gifts. Party room cost is $25. Swimmers and non-swimmers will pay a rate of $1/person for their party guests.

Sunday Party Times: (Private Pool Party) 1 - 3 pm and 3:30 - 5:30 pm Cost: $90/2 hour (2 hr. minimum includes 2 guards) 51-100 swimmers - add 1 guard $35/2 hours 101-150 swimmers - add 2 guards $65/2 hours 151-200 swimmers - add 3 guards $95/2 hours Legion Street Pool To Book Call MPCC: 423-434-5749 Pool Party Dates: Last week of May through Labor Day 6 - 8 pm Cost: $90/2 hours (2 hr. minimum includes 2 guards) 51-100 swimmers - add 1 guard $35/2 hours 101-150 swimmers - add 2 guards $65/2 hours 151-200 swimmers - add 3 guards $95/2 hours Parties are scheduled in 2 hour segments with 3 guards and up to 50 guests. Additional fees are required for additional guests. Guests will exit the water 15-minutes prior to the end of their party and exit the building by the end of their 2-hour time slot. Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Saturday Party Times: 5 - 7 pm Cost: $90/2 hour City Resident $95/2 hour Non-City(2 hr. minimum includes 2 guards) 51-100 swimmers - add 1 guard $35/2 hours 101-150 swimmers - add 2 guards $65/2 hours 151-200 swimmers - add 3 guards $95/2 hours Parties are scheduled in 2-hour time segments, which includes 2 guards per up to 50 guest. Additional charges apply for guest over 50. Guests will exit the water 15-minutes prior to the end of their party and exit the building by the end of their 2-hour time slot.

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Class Loca on Day Time Age Cost

Intermediate Ceramics

Memorial Park Community Ctr.

Wednesdays 9:30 am ‐ Noon Adults $15 per session

Acrylics Memorial Park Community Ctr.

Wednesdays 12:30‐2:30 pm 50+ $10 per session

Needle & Fiber Arts


Tuesdays 1‐4 pm 50+ Free

Kni ng Memorial Park Community Ctr.

Wednesdays 2:30‐4:30 pm 50 + Free

Writer’s Circle Memorial Park Community Ctr.

2nd & 4th Thursdays

10 am Adults Free

Ladies Night Out Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: June 18, September 21, December 8 Time: 6-7:30 pm Cost: $15/per program Ladies let’s meet on a quarterly basis and enjoy a different craft project each session. Refreshments will be served and you’ll be able to take your project or craft home with you each time.

June Session: Jewelry Making September: Christmas decorations on a budget December: Bread making

Amateur Photographers Club Reception Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: May 7 Time: 6-8 pm Ages: Open to all ages Cost: Free Photography Club photos will be on display

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Gli er Dolls Memorial Park Community Ctr.

Monday 5:15 ‐ 6 pm 3‐5 $40/month

Glamour Girlz Memorial Park Community Ctr.

Monday 6 ‐ 6:45 pm 6‐10 $40/month

Ballerina Bunnies Memorial Park Community Ctr.

Monday 7:15 ‐ 7:45 pm 8‐10 $35/month


Line Dance w/Martha Memorial Park Community Ctr.

Mondays 3:30 pm 40 + $6 per session Silver Sneaker Discount

Let’s Dance Line Dance Memorial Park Community Ctr.

Tuesdays 4 ‐ 5:30 pm 40+ $2/class

Advanced Line Dance ‐ Dandy Line Dancers


Mondays 6 pm 40 + Pay instructor

Square Dance w/Don Memorial Park Community Ctr.

Mondays 7 pm 50 + $5

Challenge Square w/Don Memorial Park Community Ctr.

Mondays 2 pm 50 + $5

Ballroom Dance Memorial Park Community Ctr.

Wednesdays 5:15 pm 50 + $2 No partner needed

Ballroom Dance Beginner


Fridays 3:45 pm 40 + $2 No partner needed

Ballroom Dance Prac ce Memorial Park Community Ctr.

Thursdays 1 pm 50 + Free No partner needed

Friday Night Ballroom Memorial Park Community Ctr.

1st & 3rd Fri‐days

7 – 10 pm 40 + $5 Silver Sneaker Dis‐count


Heart Strings Memorial Park Community Ctr.

Tuesdays 9‐11 am 50+ Free

Musical Voices Memorial Park Community Ctr.

Mondays 1‐2 pm 50+ Free

Senior Chorale Memorial Park Community Ctr.

Thursdays 3 pm 50+ Free

Conductorise® Memorial Park Community Ctr.

Thursdays 3 pm 50 + $2 per session Free for Silver Sneakers

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Tiny Artist Location: Princeton Arts Center Call: 423-283-5800 Date: Mondays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays Time: 10 - 10:30 am Ages: 18 months - 3 years Cost: $25/month Class runs May and August only. This class will give your tiny artist an opportunity to explore their creativity and a variety of basic art tools, socialize with others, and gain confidence in their self-expression. Supplies and materials are provided. Play clothes are recommended. Parents must be present in class. Preschool Art Location: Princeton Arts Center Call: 423-283-5800 Date: Mondays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays Time: 1 - 1:30 pm Ages: 3 - 5 years Cost: $30/month Class runs May and August only. This class will build knowledge of basic art techniques and give pre-schoolers freedom to express their ideas, imagina-tions, and moods through painting, sculpture, col-lage, and a variety of other art forms and crea-tive play. Supplies and materials are provided. Play clothes are recommended. After School Artists Location: Princeton Arts Center Call: 423-283-5800 Date: Mondays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays Time: 4 - 5 pm Ages: 6 - 11 Cost: $35/month Class runs May and August only. This class will develop knowledge of art materials and their func-tions while allowing children to create 2-D and 3-D artwork. Students will recognize how different media can be used to communicate ideas and express dif-ferent emotions. Supplies and materials are provid-ed. Play clothes are recommended.

Slimy Guys Location: Princeton Arts Center Call: 423-283-5800 Date: May 2 Time: 1 - 2:15 pm Ages: Families Cost: $3/person Join us for some slimy fun! Meet a few slippery critters and learn about why their slimy adapta-tions are a Good Thing for them. Enjoy some hands-on fun and make your own slime to take home.

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Location: Carver Recreation Center (423) 461-8830 The after school program follows the school year for grades K –12. Space is limited. Cost for the school year is $50 per person, which includes Kids Café, tutoring, exercise, and nutrition counseling, transportation from select schools, and field trips. A transportation form and application must be completed prior to enrollment. Forms are available at Carver Recreation Center, 322 W. Watauga Avenue. Schedule:

Program Day Time Age Homework Help Monday ‐ Thursday 3 ‐ 5:30 pm 6‐18

Computer Lab Mondays 5:30 ‐ 6:30 pm 6 ‐ 8

Tuesdays 5:30 ‐ 6:30 pm 9 ‐ 12

Thursdays 5:30 ‐ 6:30 pm 13 ‐ 18

Jr. G’s Wednesday & Friday 4 ‐ 5 pm 6 ‐ 12

Meet the Doc May dates TBA 4:30 ‐ 5:30 pm 6 ‐ 12

Play Day Friday Friday 4 pm 6 ‐ 12

Teen Center Location: Carver Recreation Center Date: Monday thru Friday Time: 4 - 5:30 pm Ages: 10-18 Cost: Free The game room is equipped with Wii, Foosball, and Billiards. The safe, fun, and supervised environment provides a great place to join your friends. Arts and crafts and career development is also part of the program.

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Monday - Friday Time: 3-5 pm Ages: 13-17 Cost: Free Are you looking for a place to ‘Hang Out’ with your friends? We have just what your looking for! The game room is filled with Foosball, Ping Pong, Air Hockey, and more just waiting for you. Staff will be on hand to lend a helping hand with homework if needed.

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Track and Field Day Location: Carver Recreation Center Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays Time: 5 - 6 pm Ages: 9 - 14 Cost: Free The program is open to boys and girls. Participants will receive instruction in running 50 meters, 100 meters, relay races, and much more. There will be a field day held date to be announced. Friendship Walkers Location: Carver Recreation Center Date: Monday - Friday (year-round) Time: 8 - 9 am and 4 - 6 pm Ages: Open to all ages Cost: Free Incentives are offered throughout the year for participation and encouragement. Peddle Pushers Location: Carver Recreation Center Date: Mondays and Fridays (May - August) Time: 6 pm Ages: Families Cost: Free Family bike night is open to the entire family. Learn about bike safety and repair with members of the Johnson City Bike Patrol. Enjoy this evening of fun with relatives and friends on your favorite wheeled transport. Family Game Room Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Monday - Friday Time: 6-8 pm Ages: Open to families of all ages Cost: Free Pack up the car with the whole family crew and head on over to the game room. Children under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult 21 or older.

Computer Lab Location: Carver Recreation Center Date: Wednesdays Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm Ages: Adults Cost: Free No home computer? No problem? Carver has you covered.

German Conversation Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Thursday Time: 9:30 am Ages: Open to all ages Cost: Free Join this fun group while brushing up on your German language skills, reading, writing, and speaking.

Garden Seminars/Workshops Location: Carver Recreation Center Pavilion 1 Time: 6 pm Cost: Free

What Your Plants Really Need Date: May 5 Learn what you need to create a bountiful garden for this spring. The seminar will include what fertilizers to use and the micro-nutrients each plant should have.

Out of the Box Planting Date: June 11 Learn about some out of the ordinary plants to consider in your garden.

Gardening Problems and Solutions Date: July 14 Mid-summer gardening problems from bugs to blight will be discussed.

Harvest Potluck Picnic Date: August 11 Music, food, and fun! Join us for the first annual To-mato Tasting Contest with prizes for best tasting, big-gest, ugliest, and people’s choice tomatoes. Bring a dish to share that will serve at least 8 people. Drinks, cups, ice, and table ware will be provided.

Extending the Gardening/Preparing Your Garden for Spring Date: September 10 Over wintering crops (garlic, parsnips, greens, brassicas, and more).

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Jr. Scientists Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Every 2nd Monday (beginning in August) Time: 11-11:30 am Ages: 3-5 Cost: $5/class Discover the fun of becoming a Junior Scientist and experience the excitement of getting your hands dirty while using your critical-thinking skills. Class will focus on fun experiments, science-themed crafts and games, and most importantly, provide kids with a fun, hands-on experience to explore the fascinating world of science. Glitter Dolls Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Mondays Time: 5:15-6 pm Ages: 3-5 Cost: $40/month Creative movement, beginning Tap, Ballet, and Acro Hoop Hop. An exciting dance class for the budding ballerina! Many dance styles taught within age appropriate dances and drills. Acting through move-ments, tap, and basic ballet along with our original Acro Hoop Hop using hula hoops for balance in FUN Acro Hoop Hop routines! Weekly dance/art coloring with ‘Miss TuTu’! Seasonal dance parties and June recital. Parents are welcome and invited to dance along in weekly classes if desired. Pre-registration is required. Pre-School Open Gym Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Wednesdays (June 1 - August 5) Time: 11 am - Noon Ages: 5/under Cost: Free Enjoy unstructured free play during this open gym time just for pre-school children and their parents. Parents are required to stay with their child. Times are subject to change due to programs and special events.

Home School P.E. Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Tuesday / Thursday (Sept. 2 - May 14) Time: 1 - 2 pm Ages: 6-18 Cost: $3/per class or $5/week This class will provide your children with the under-standing that physical education is important. The in-tent is to encourage fitness and health, as well as the benefits of team-building, teamwork, sportsmanship, and fair play. Fundamentals of basketball, football, soccer, baseball, golf, recreational sports, playground games, PE games with a Home School twist, fitness building, and jumping rope. Home School Swim Location: Memorial Park Community Center Pool Date: Tuesday/Thursday Time: 2 - 4 pm Ages: Open to all ages Cost: $3/13 and older; $2/12 and under Home School PE Computer Lab Location: Carver Recreation Center Date: Wednesdays Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm Ages: Adults Cost: Free Pre-K PE Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Tuesday and Thursday (Sept. 2 - May 14) Time: 1-1:45 pm Ages: 3-5 Cost: $2/class This class is designed to instill the importance of physical education, encourage fitness and health, sportsmanship, fair play, and team building. Basic fundamentals of basketball; soccer; baseball, recrea-tional sports, playground games, PE games, fitness building, running, and jumping rope will be taught.

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Teen Fit Memorial Park Community Ctr.

Monday‐Friday 4 ‐ 5 pm 13‐17 $1/person per day

Beginner Yoga Memorial Park Community Ctr.

Monday 4:30 ‐ 5:45 pm 18+ $5/class

Piloxing Memorial Park Community Ctr.

Monday 5:30 ‐ 6:30 pm 16+ $5/class

Nuline Dance Memorial Park Community Ctr.

Mon. Beginners Mon. Open Dance Mon. Intermediate Wed. Beginners Wed. Open Dance

5:30 ‐ 6:30 pm 6:30 ‐ 7 pm 7 ‐ 8 pm

9:30 ‐ 10:50 am 11 ‐ 11:30 am

18+ $5/class

Summer Abs Memorial Park Community Ctr.

Monday 6:30 ‐ 7 pm 18+ $3/class

Founda ons of Yoga


Monday 5:45 ‐ 7 pm 18+ $5/class

‘Just Breathe’ Yoga


Tuesday, Thursday 11 am ‐ 12:30 pm 18+ $5/class

Zumba Memorial Park Community Ctr.

Tuesday, Wednesday

5:30 ‐ 6:30 pm 16+ $3/class

TDF HIIT It Memorial Park Community Ctr.

Wednesday Saturday

Saturday Open Dance

6:30 ‐ 7 pm 9 ‐ 10 am

11 ‐ 11:30 am

16+ $3/class

Line Dance (Non Partner)


Thursday 7:15 ‐ 8:15 pm 18+ $5/class

Fine Wine Friday Yoga


Friday 4:30 ‐ 5:30 pm 16+ $5/class

Pelvic Floor Problems


May 6 11 am ‐ Noon 40+ Free

Staying Young the Next 100 Yrs


May 6 11 am ‐ Noon All ages Free

From the Ground Up



Tools for Caregivers


May 12‐June 16 Tuesdays

1:30 ‐ 3 pm All ages Free

Sneezing & Breathing Allergies/Asthma



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What’s New in Hip Surgery



Healthy Heart Diet



Aging without Fear Support

Group


May 14 & 28 5 ‐ 6 pm All ages Free

Wellness Quest Memorial Park Community Ctr.

May 27 9 am ‐ Noon

All ages Free

Celebrate Life Day/Cancer Survivors


June 9 9 am ‐ Noon All ages Free

Save Yourself from Standard

Lifestyle


July 14 1 ‐ 2 pm All ages Free


Billiards Memorial Park Community Ctr.

Daily 7 am ‐ 9 pm 18+ Free

Open Gym Memorial Park Community Ctr.

Mon ‐ Sat. Jun & July

Mon. ‐ Fri. Aug Sat.

Closed 1st & 3rd Friday

1‐ 5 pm

3 ‐ 5 pm 1‐5 pm

All ages Under 12 must have

adult

Free

Pre‐School Open Gym


Wednesday Jun 1—Aug. 5

11 am– Noon 5/under Must be with an adult

Free

Start Smart Football


Mondays Jul. 27 ‐ Aug. 31

5:30 ‐ 6:30 pm 5‐7 $25/City $30/non‐City

Start Smart Tennis


Tuesdays Sept. 1‐Oct. 6

5:30 ‐ 6:30 pm 5‐7 $25/City $30/Non‐City

Dodge Ball Memorial Park Community Ctr.

Aug. 28, Sept. 25, Oct. 30, Nov. 13

3 ‐ 5 pm 13‐15 & 16‐18

Free

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423-743-5021

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Friendship Walkers Location: Carver Recreation Center Date: Monday - Friday (Year round) Time: 8 - 9 am and 4 - 6 pm Ages: Open to all ages Cost: Free Perfect for seniors and youth. Incentives will provided during the year for participation and encouragement. Seniors Hatha Yoga Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Wednesdays Time: 6-7 pm Ages: 25+ Cost: $5/person A great workout for the mind and body. Keep It Moving Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: By Appointment Time: By Appointment Cost: $48/12 visits; $25/6 visits; or $5/visit Registration Call: Deb Fogle at 423-434-6231 This NEW supervised exercise program is designed for individuals who have finished Cardiac Rehab, Physical Therapy, or been told by a physician that you need to exercise but don’t know how. This program serves as the next step in your progression in establishing a safe, independent exercise program. The program requires a referral from a medical professional. It’s a great program for someone who is facing total join replacement both before surgery and after finishing post-surgical physical therapy. TeenFit Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Monday-Friday (August 10-May 20) Time: 4-5 pm Ages: 13-17 Cost: $1/per person per day You’re never too young to start on the road to a healthy life. Let it become part of your lifestyle instead of a habit.

Beginner Yoga Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Monday Time: 4:30 - 5:45 pm Ages: 18+ Cost: $5/class This is an introduction into the basics of yoga and meditation. Focus placed on the basics of relaxation and beginner yoga poses. Learn the benefits of this exercise as you build flexibility and balance. Piloxing Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Monday Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm Ages: 16+ Cost: $5/class Piloxing® incorporates cutting edge research and fit-ness techniques to burn maximum calories, build lean muscles, and increase stamina. The program uniquely blends the power, speed, and agility of boxing with the targeted sculpting and flexibility of pilates. Add to that some exhilarating dance moves and you have a muscle-toning workout that is guaranteed to leave you feeling physically and mentally empowered. Nuline Dance Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Monday - Beginner 5:30 - 6:30 pm Open Dance - 6:30 - 7 pm Intermediate - 7 - 8 pm Wednesday - Beginner - 9:30 - 10:50 am Open Dance - 11 - 11:30 am Ages: 18+ Cost: $5/class Nuline teaches choreographed routines to a wide vari-ety of music genres: Latin to Pop / Hip-Hop; Celtic to Country; and so much more! Suitable for all skill levels. Open to girls and guys.

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Summer Abs Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Monday Time: 6:30 - 7 pm Ages: 18+ Cost: $3/class This 30-minute class works exclusively on toning and tightening abs. Foundations of Yoga Locations: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Monday Time: 5:45 - 7 pm Ages: 18+ Cost: $5/class Build muscle, balance, and flexibility while learning to control your breathing and relax. This is an intermediate yoga class. Just Breathe Yoga Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Tuesday and Thursday Time: 11 am - 12:30 pm Ages: 18+ Cost: $5/class Join us for a breath of fresh air as we explore the world of yoga postures, breathing practices, and relaxation techniques. Focus is on precise alignment of postures, emphasizing body awareness and mental clarity. Zumba Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Tuesday and Wednesday Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm Ages: 16+ Cost: $3/class Zumba focuses on hyphotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will blow you away. The goal is simple: work out; love to workout; and get hooked on exercise. TDF HIIT It Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Wednesday - 6:30 - 7 pm Saturday - 9 - 10 am Open Dance - 11 - 11:30 am Ages: 16+ Cost: $3/class Train Dirty Fitness is a great way to add intensity to your workout. TDF HIIT It training course is a high in-tensity interval fitness class that features functional cardio conditioning and total body strength work.

Line Dance (Non-Partner) Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Thursday Time: 7:15 - 8:15 pm Ages: 18+ Cost: $5/class This intermediate line dance class will focus on more complex choreography and refine basic steps. Participants should already be comfortable with the basic steps. Fine Wine Friday Yoga Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Friday Time: 4:30 - 5:30 pm Ages: 16+ Cost: $5/class Fine wine mellows and matures into the body that is just right for its vintage. Yoga can help you do the same! Join us for this laid back, beginner-to-moderate level yoga to round out your week. It will be an amusing little class. Focus is on flexibility, balance, stretching, and body awareness. Wine is not served or consumed in this class. Water Fitness Classes See Aquatics section of the brochure

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Amphibians with Attitude Location: Jacob’s Nature Park at Sinking Creek Call: 283-5821 Date: May 2 Time: 10 - 11:15 am Ages: Families Cost: $1/person Join us at Jacob’s Nature Park at Sinking Creek as we learn about critters that cavort, call and carry on in this wetlands habitat. After a brief discussion and a close up look at some of these animals, we’ll try our own luck at the vernal pools in the park. Please call for emailed or mailed directions to parking area. Slimy Guys Location: Princeton Arts Center Date: May 2 Time: 1 - 2:15 pm Ages: Families Cost: $3/person Join us for some slimy fun! Meet a few slippery critters and learn about why their slimy adaptations are a good thing for them. Then have some hands on fun and make your own slime to take home.

Salamander Hunt Location: Buffalo Mountain Park Date: August 9 Time: 10 - 11:30 am Ages: Families Cost: $1/person We live in the salamander capital! Not of Tennessee, not of the Southeast, or the US, but of the WORLD! Salamanders are amphibians like their noisy and better known ‘cousins’ the frogs and toads. After a brief discussion, we’ll head to nice and cool Catbird Creek to do some sleuthing and see what we can find. Animal Tracking! Location: Jacob’s Nature at Sinking Creek Date: August 29 Time: 10 - 11:15 am Cost: $1/person Is that a dog or fox? Opossum or Raccoon? Besides just looking at a single track, what other things about their tracks, can be considered to identify an animal? We’ll learn a lot about reading tracks and walking styles. Then off to the stream banks to identify tracks left from the park inhabitants as well as some that have been ‘planted’.

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Adult Tennis Lessons Location: Liberty Bell Tennis Center Registration Deadline: May 31 Date: Lessons will begin June 8 Time: 6 - 7:30 pm Ages: Adults Cost: $50/city resident $55/non-city Registration will begin May 1 and conclude May 31. Adult Softball Location: Winged Deer Park Registration Deadline: August 7 Date: Games will begin August 17 Time: TBA Ages: Adults (16-18 may play with parents permission) Cost: $300 plus $5 for non-city residents for coed and men’s teams Leagues offered are Men’s Open-Church and Coed Open-Church. Teams will play a 10-game schedule plus single elimination tournament. Registration fees, rosters, and photo ID’s are due at time of registration. Registration will begin July 1.

Registration can be made online at www.myjcparks.org or in person at the Winged Deer Park Athletic office, 4137 Bristol Highway. Call: (423) 283-5822 Youth Soccer Location: Civitan Park Registration Deadline: June 28 Date: Practices begin July 13 Games begin August 10 Time: TBA Ages: 3-4 (coed), 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15 Open to boys and girls Cost: $25/City resident $30/non-city Late Fee: $20 after June 28 Youth soccer for boys and girls, ages 3-15. Teams are formed by elementary school districts. Registration begins May 1 and goes until June 28. Youth Tennis Lessons Location: Liberty Bell Tennis Center Registration Deadline: May 31 Date: Lessons begin June 8 Time: 8 - 9:15 am or 9:30 - 10:45 am Ages: 5 - 17 Cost: $50/city resident $55/non-city Registration will begin May 1 and conclude May 31.

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Open Gym Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Monday thru Friday - 1-5 pm Jun.-July (closed 1st & 3rd Friday) Saturday - 1-5 pm Monday thru Friday (August) 3-5pm Sat. 1-5pm Ages: All ages (12/under must be accompanied by an adult) Cost: Free Court 1 is open to shoot around basketball and Court 2 will be used for open run. Times are subject to change due to programs and special events. Pre-School Open Gym Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Wednesdays (June 1 - August 5) Time: 11 am - Noon Ages: 5/under Cost: Free Gym is open for unstructured free play specifically for pre-school youth and their parents. Parents must stay with their children during free time. Times are subject to change due to programs and special events. Start Smart Football Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Mondays (July 27 - August 31) Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm Ages: 5-7 Cost: $25/city resident $30/non-city Registration begins: June 15 online at www.myjcparks.org or in person at the center. This National Alliance for Youth Sports program is a great way to get your child involved in football at an early age. Parents and guardians are required to be involved one-on-one with their child during instruction. Start Smart Football focuses on teaching children and their parents skills in passing, catching, and running. The program is a once-a-week 6-week class. The exer-cises become more difficult as the class progresses and the children show improvement. Start Smart Tennis Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Tuesdays (September1 - October 6) Time: 5:30-6:30 pm Ages: 5-7 Cost: $25/city resident $30/non-city Registration begins: July 27 online at www.myjcparks.org or in person at the center Parents and guardians are required to be involved one-on-one with their children during instruction. This once a week program runs for 6-weeks. Skill building be-comes more difficult as the class progresses. This is a National Alliance for Youth Sports program.

Dodge, Dip, Dive, Duck - Dodgeball Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: August 28, September 25, October 30, and November 13 Time: 3-5 pm Ages: 13-15 & 16-18 Cost: Free This monthly program designed specifically for teens, is sure to get you hooked on the game!

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Conductorise® Plus Memorial Park Community Ctr.

Thursday, Friday

3 ‐ 4 pm 10 ‐ 11 am

50+ $2/person Free for Silver Sneakers

Fitness Room Memorial Park Community Ctr.

Monday thru Friday

7 ‐ 9 pm

50+ Fitness Room Fees Apply Free for Silver Sneakers &

Prime

Pickleball Memorial Park Community Ctr.

Mon., Wed., Fri. 8 am ‐ Noon 50+ Free

Table Tennis Memorial Park Community Ctr.

Mon., Wed., Fri. 9:30 am ‐ Noon 50+ Free

Love Handles Memorial Park Community Ctr.

Mon., Wed., Fri. 9:30 ‐ 10 am 50+ Free

Shuffleboard Memorial Park Community Ctr.

Monday 10 ‐ 11:30 am 50+ Free

Silver Sneakers® Classic


Monday, Wednesday

10 ‐ 11 am 50+ $3/ person Free for Silver Sneakers

Flexibility and Balance


Tuesday, Thursday

10:15 ‐ 10:45 am 50+ Free

Silver Sneakers® Splash

Memorial Park Community Ctr. Pool

Tues., Thurs., Sat.

11:45 ‐ 12:45 am 50+ Free (Open to Silver Sneakers Members Only)

Silver Sneakers® Yoga


Tuesday Thursday

1 ‐ 2 pm 8:30 ‐ 9:30 am

50+ $2/person Free for Silver Sneakers

Ballroom Dance Lessons


Wednesday Friday

5:15 ‐ 6:45 pm 3:30 ‐ 5 pm

50+ $2/ person Free for Silver Sneakers

Head to Tone Memorial Park Community Ctr.

Friday 8:30 ‐ 9:30 am 50+ $2/person Free for Silver Sneakers

Billiards Memorial Park Community Ctr.

Monday thru Friday

7 ‐ 9 pm 18+ Free

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For More Informa on and to see if your qualify stop by:

Monday through Friday

8 am ‐ 4 pm

Memorial Park Community Center 510 Bert Street

Johnson City, Tennessee

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Pelvic Floor Problems Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: May 6 Time: 11 am - Noon Ages: 40+ Cost: Free Do you have urinary incontinence or pelvic pain? Have you had mesh implants or and other female problems? Join Dr. Huffaker and learn information about current treatments, surgery options, and other useful information. Staying Young the Next 100 Years Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: May 6 Time: 11 am - Noon Ages: Open to all ages Cost: Free Is there a fountain of youth somewhere? Join Patricia Myers from Jones Chiropractic Clinic and learn some ways to keep you young, stay youthful, and energetic. If your get-up is gone, let’s see if we can find it! From the Ground Up: 5 Steps for Cultivating an Exceptional Home Care Experience Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: May 12 Time: 11 am - Noon Ages: All ages legacy Cost: Free Join Home Car, LLC for a presentation on how to con-fidently choose an in-home care provider. Learn how to examine your options and cultivate an understand-ing of the services in your area. Ask questions … get answers. You may not need this information now, but you might in the future.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers Location: Tuesday, May 12 - June 16 Time: 1:30 - 3 pm Ages: All ages Cost: Free (written materials provided) Registration Deadline: May 10 (limited to 15) Call: 423-434-6235 or 434-6237 Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an evidence based program developed over a 3-year pilot of testing, refinement, and evaluative research to assess the program’s effectiveness. This self-care educations program for family caregivers is taught by trained leaders and will provide you with tools and strategies to better handle the unique caregiver challenges you face. This is a 6-week class. Caregivers who have taken this class have increased exercise, relaxation, and medical checkups, reduced guilt, anger, and depression, increased confidence in coping with caregiving demands, and an increased utilization of local services. Sneezing and Breathing .. Let’s Talk Allergies and Asthma Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: May 13 Time: 11 am - Noon Ages: Open to all ages Cost: Free What things are in the air, food or environment that makes you sneeze and trigger an allergy or asthma attach? Learn about the latest treatments from Dr. Phillip Jones of The Allergy and Sinus Center of Johnson City. What’s New in Hip Surgery? Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: May 18 Time: 11 am - Noon Ages: Open to all ages Cost: Free Falling and hip fractures present a real danger to seniors, if that terrible day happens, how will the surgeon repair your hip? Holly Polson, MD Orthopedic Surgeon will talk about a new hip repair called Anterior Approach Repair. With this type surgery there is less pain, faster recovery, and improved mobility.

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What Does a Healthy Heart Look Like? Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: May 19 Time: 11 am - Noon Ages: Open to all ages Cost: Free The doctor tells you to eat a healthier diet, but do you really know what a healthy diet is? Alice Sulkowski, RD will explain what to eat, how much to eat, and when to eat. Learn tips for eating on budget. Aging Without Fear Support Group Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: May 14 and 28 Time: 5 - 6 pm Ages: Open to all ages Cost: Free The group will meet every two-weeks to look at aging and talk about common concerns and ways to tackle the issues of aging. Guest speakers will join the group from time to time. Wellness Quest /Skin Fair Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: May 27 Time: 9 am - Noon Ages: Open to all ages Cost: Free The fair will feature speakers, physical testing, health in-formation, wellness tips, and other goodies! May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Learn about how the motto ‘Slop, Stop, and Cover-Up’ can help protect you from this type of cancer. Save Yourself from the Standard American Lifestyle Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: July 14 Time: 1-2 pm Ages: Open to all ages Cost: Free Many Americans lead a sedentary lifestyle with moving too little and eating too much. The result many health problems. Can we learn news ways to have a healthier lifestyle? Dr. Connie Pennington will take you on a jour-ney to a healthier lifestyle. Seniors Hatha Yoga Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Wednesday Time: 6-7 pm Ages: 25+ Cost: $5/person A great workout for mind and body.

Keep It Moving Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: By appointment Time: By appointment Cost: $48/12 visits, $25/6 visits, or $5/visit Contact: Deb Fogle 434-6231 for appointment This new supervised exercise program is designed for individuals who have finished Cardiac Rehab, Physical Therapy, or has been told by their physician that you need to exercise but don’t know how. This program serves as the next step in your progression in establishing a safe, independent exercise program. This program requires a referral from a medical professional. This is an ideal program for the individual who is facing total joint replacement both before surgery and after finishing post-surgical physical therapy.

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Intermediate Ce‐ramics


Wednesdays 9:30 am ‐ Noon Adults $15 per session

Acrylics Memorial Park Community Ctr.

Wednesdays 12:30‐2:30 pm 50+ $10 per session

Needle & Fiber Arts


Tuesdays 1‐4 pm 50+ Free

Kni ng Memorial Park Community Ctr.

Wednesdays 2:30‐4:30 pm 50 + Free

Writer’s Circle Memorial Park Community Ctr.

2nd & 4th Thursdays

10 am Adults Free

Amateur Photographers Club Reception Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Thursday, May 7 Time: 6-8 pm Ages: Open to all ages Cost: Free The Photography Club’s work will be on display. Join us for this visual display of talent.


Heart Strings Memorial Park Community Ctr.

Tuesdays 9‐11 am 50+ Free

Musical Voices Memorial Park Community Ctr.

Mondays 1‐2 pm 50+ Free

Senior Chorale Memorial Park Community Ctr.

Thursdays 3 pm 50+ Free

Conductorise® Memorial Park Community Ctr.

Thursdays 3 pm 50 + $2 per session Free for Silver Sneakers

Ladies Night Out Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: June 18, September 21, December 8 Time: 6-7:30 pm Cost: $15/per program Ladies let’s meet on a quarterly basis and enjoy a different craft project each session. Refreshments will be served and you’ll be able to take your project or craft home with you each time.

June Session: Jewelry Making September: Christmas decorations on a budget December: Bread making

Come on out a join this crafty group!

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Billiards Memorial Park Community Ctr. Daily 7 am ‐ 9 pm 18+ Free

Table Tennis Memorial Park Community Ctr. Mon./Wed./Fri. 9:30 am 50+ Free

Pickleball Memorial Park Community Ctr. Mon./Wed./Fri. 8 am 50+ Free

Shuffleboard Memorial Park Community Ctr. Monday 10 am 50 + Free


Hand & Foot Canasta Memorial Park Community Ctr. Monday 1 pm 50+ Free

Ladies Mon. Night Bridge Memorial Park Community Ctr. Monday 6 pm 50+ Free

Bingo Memorial Park Community Ctr. May 19 & Aug 18 9‐10:30 am 50+ Free

Scrabble Group Memorial Park Community Ctr. Tuesday 5:30 pm 50 + Free

Mexican Train Dominoes Memorial Park Community Ctr. Tuesday 6 pm 50+ Free

Pinochle Memorial Park Community Ctr. Wednesday 1 pm 50+ Free

Brain‐A‐Cise Memorial Park Community Ctr. Thursday 4‐5 pm 50+ Free

Rook Memorial Park Community Ctr. Thursday 1 pm 50+ Free

Party Contract Bridge Memorial Park Community Ctr. Friday 9 am 50+ Free

Ace of Club Dup. Bridge Memorial Park Community Ctr. Friday 12:30 pm 50+ Free

MahJong Memorial Park Community Ctr. Friday 1 pm 50+ Free


Let’s Dance Line Dance Memorial Park Community Ctr. Tuesday 4‐5:30 pm 40+ $2

Advanced Line Dance (Dandy Line Dancers)

Memorial Park Community Ctr. Monday 6 pm 40+ Pay instructor directly

Round Dance Memorial Park Community Ctr. Tuesday 7 pm 50+ Free

Ballroom Dance Lessons Memorial Park Community Ctr. Wednesday 5:15 pm 50+ $2/person

Beginner Ballroom Dance Lessons

Memorial Park Community Ctr. Friday 3:45 pm 40+ $2/person

Ballroom Dance Prac ce Memorial Park Community Ctr. Thursday 1 pm 50+ Free

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German Conversa on


Thursday 9:30 am All ages Free

As the Page Turns Book Club


1st Thursday each month

10 am 40+ Free

Date with History Memorial Park Community Ctr.

Tuesday Begins June 16 Runs 6‐weeks

A ernoons 45+ Free

S.A.L.T. Council Memorial Park Community Ctr.

1st Thursday Each month

2 pm All ages Free

Bible Study Memorial Park Community Ctr.

Wednesday 10 am 50+ Free

Men’s Bible Class Memorial Park Community Ctr.

Thursday 8 am 50+ Free

Speakers for this event include:

Jerry Stout, Regional Advisor Laura Brown, State Long-Term Care Ombudsman State of Tenn. Depart. Of Safety & Homeland Security Tenn. Commission on Aging & Disability Presentation: The Active Shooter Presentation: Elder Abuse Lt. Scotty Carrier Johnson City Police Department Presentation: Scams

Senior Crime Prevention Academy Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: June 12 Time: 8 am - 12:30 pm Ages: Open to all ages Cost: Free Annual Senior Crime Prevention Acade-my presented by the Washington County S.A.L.T. Council. Learn how to protect yourself and feel safe in your home and community.

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Rental payments will be taken online at myjcparks.org or in person the Winged Deer Park Administration office. Call (423) 283-5815 for more information.

General Information

Johnson City Parks and Recreation has a number of picnic shelters throughout the park system that are available for rental ranging from small to corporate size and ranging in price $25 - $100. City residents receive a $5 discount.

All shelter usage requires a reservation. Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be given on rentals and reservations.

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Buffalo Mountain Park 570 High Ridge Road Call: 423-283-5815 Buffalo Mountain Park is a 725-acre natural resource area obtained in a land swap with the U. S. Forest Service in 1994. The park is location on the North Slope of Buffalo Mountain and consists of steep topography and densely forested land. The park functions as a nature preserve primarily for hiking, picnicking, and nature programs. Carnegie Park 601 N. Broadway Call: 423-283-5815 Carnegie Park, formerly Jaycee Park is a 5-acre neighbor-hood park established in 1945. The park consists of two girls’ lighted softball fields, a restroom shelter, basketball court, and playground. Cardinal Park 129 Legion Street Call: 423-283-5822 Established in 1950, Cardinal Park is a 5-acre sports field (Howard Johnson Field) primarily used for the St. Louis Cardinals’ Appalachian League farm club, Science Hill High School and ETSU home baseball games. Amenities include a concession area, clubhouse, lighted baseball field, press box and restrooms. Carver Park & Recreation Center 322 W. Watauga Avenue Call: 423-461-8830 Established in 1958, Carver Park is a 6-acre neighborhood park. Amenities include two basketball courts, fitness trail, multi-use court, two pavilions, playground, and recreation center. A recreation center is equipped with a gymnasium, weight room, library, meeting space, teen room, community room, arts and crafts area, and kitchen. A new recreation facility was dedicated in 2005. Civitan Park 1000 N. Broadway Call: 423-283-5815 Civitan Park was established in 1963 on the site of a former landfill. This 33-acre community park has under-gone a total renovation for primary use as a soccer facility in a park setting. The development includes five lighted soccer fields, concession area with restrooms, volleyball, playground and a walking trail connecting Lions, Civitan and Rotary Parks.

Earth Day Park 208 E. Main Street Call: 423-283-5815 Earth Day Park was established in 1991 and is a ¼ acre special use park. The park’s primary function is a pedestrian route between Main Street and the Downtown Square parking lot. Freedom Hall Pool 1320 Pactolas Road Call: 423-461-4872 Freedom Hall Pool is an indoor pool adjacent to the Freedom Hall Civic Center operated by the Parks and Recreation Department. The facility is equipped with restrooms, showers, and party room. Kermit Tipton Stadium 900 Stadium Drive Call: 423-283-5822 Kermit Tipton Stadium is Johnson City’s first synthetic turf field football complex. It is home to Science Hill High School football and Johnson City Parks and Recreation programs. Keystone Park 601 Bert Street Call: 423-283-5815 Equipped with two little league fields, concession and score tower. Kiwanis Park & Recreation Center 717 W. Market Street Call: 423-283-5815 Kiwanis Park, established in 1949, is a 9-acre neighbor-hood park. The park is primarily used for baseball play and summer playground programs. Amenities include a band shell with restrooms, lighted baseball field, lighted basketball courts, picnic tables, playground, and recreation center. Neighborhood Park is located adjacent to Kiwanis Park. Established in 1972, Neighborhood Park is a 2-acre baseball field used primarily for youth baseball. Liberty Bell Tennis Center 505 Liberty Bell Blvd. Call: 423-283-5822 Located near Freedom Hall Civic Center the complex offers 14 lighted tennis courts.

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Lions Park 817 Country Club Court Call: 423-283-5815 Lions Park, established in 1958, is an 8-acre neighborhood park used primarily for Little League baseball. Amenities include two-lighted baseball fields, one non-lighted field, concession, and restroom area and a covered pavilion with restrooms and kitchen. Memorial Park Community Center 510 Bert Street Call: Aquatics - 423-434-5749 Recreation Services - 423-434-5749 Senior Services - 423-434-6237 State-of-the-art, 72,000 square foot neighborhood community center that opened December 10, 2012. It represents the area’s first intergenerational facility, housing Aquatics, Recreation Services, and Senior Services under one roof. The center offers a variety of programming including aquatics, health and fitness, socialization, outdoors, charter trips, Homeschool, technology, arts, and much more. The center is equipped with a 75-foot lap pool, therapy pool, and teaching pool, enabling aquatics to facilitate a diverse aquatics program to a wide-range of age groups. Recreation opportunities include a two court gymnasium, two dance and aerobic rooms, a fitness room, billiards, and four outdoor tennis courts. Other programming areas include performing and visual arts, socials, computer lab, arts and crafts, and a game room. An outdoor amphitheater and plaza honoring veterans with the famous Doughboy as it’s centerpiece. Event rentals are also available at this location with several rooms that can accommodate birthday parties, bridal and baby showers, retirements, meetings, and luncheons. Metro-Kiwanis Park 817 Guaranda Drive Call: 423-283-5815 Purchased in 1972, Metro-Kiwanis is a 15-acre community park used primarily for softball league play. Amenities include concession area and restrooms, two picnic shelters, picnic tables, Playground area, two lighted softball fields and five tennis courts. Friendship Gardens located within the park, is a 3-acre special use area whose primary purpose is self-directed activities. The gardens are home for “Junaluska” a 30-foot carving in honor of the American Indians. The sculpture was created in 1986 by sculptor Peter Wolf Toth. Paul Christman Park 1000 N. Boone Street Call: 423-283-5815 Developed in 1983, Paul Christman Park is a ½-acre neighborhood park, which includes a small shelter with picnic table, playground area and a multi-use basketball court.

Powell Square Park 201 W. Popular Street Call: 283-5815 Established in 1889, this 1.4 acre neighborhood park is the department’s oldest park. Amenities include multi-use playing field, picnic tables, shelter with restrooms, and playground area. Princeton Arts Center 2516 E. Oakland Avenue Call: 423-283-5800 Established 1986, the center serves as the artistic and cultural resources for the department offering a variety of performing and visual art programs. The center is equipped with a conference room, gallery space, art studio, program space, and an outdoor toddler play area. Rotary Park 1001 N. Broadway Call: 423-283-5815 The Carnegie Realty Company donated Rotary Park to the city in 1908. The park consists of 10.4 acres and is one of the most popular parks in the city with an annual attendance of over 40,000. The park is open April through October and is primarily used as a picnic facility in a natural setting. Amenities include six covered picnic shelters, restrooms, multi-use picnic tables, multi-use playing field, and playground area. A Boundless Playground is planned for 2016. Skate Park 705 Liberty Bell Boulevard Call: 423-283-5815 The concept of developing a public skate park was initiated by residents, both youth and adults with an active interest in the sport in 1998. In 1999 the firm of Purkiss-Rose-rsi was secured to design the park. Spring Street Park 106 Spring Street Call: 423-283-5815 Spring Street Park, located in the central business district, is a ½-acre green space facility surrounded by commercial buildings. The park consists of a brick patio area with benches and landscaping. Veterans Park 1005 Southwest Avenue Call: 423-283-5815 Established in 1973, Veterans Park is a ¼-acre special use park, which has been incorporated into the new South Side Elementary School campus. The park is equipped with multi-use picnic tables and benches.

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Willow Springs Park 1201 Huffine Road Call: 423-283-5815 Established in 1998, Willow Springs Park encompasses 36 acres in southwest Johnson City between Huffine and Antioch Roads. It was named after a dairy that operated near the site around the turn of the century. Architectural designs for shelters and light fixtures are reminiscent of styles prevalent during Johnson City’s earliest days. Our heritage is also the inspiration for the name of the playground: Johnson’s Depot. In the mid-1850’s, Henry Johnson (Johnson’s City first mayor) built a general store and post office. In 1857 when rail service was established to this area, Mr. Johnson built a depot. The growing community was first known as “Johnson’s Tank” and then “Johnson’s Depot” until its incorporation as Johnson City in 1869. Accordingly, the playground design features train and village theme play elements. Johnson City Dog Park @ Willow Springs 1201 Huffine Road Contact: Website: www.jcdogpark.org The Willow Springs Dog Park Project is a cooperative effort between the Friends of Johnson City Dog Park Association and the City of Johnson City Parks and Recreation Department. The 1.6 acre site is located within the park boundaries of Willow Springs Park. For information contact the Dog Park Association at www.jcdogpark.org. Winged Deer Park 4137 Bristol Highway Call: 423-283-5815 Established in 1991, Winged Deer Park is a 200-acre district park. The J. Norton Arney family previously owned and operated the farm from the 1940’s through the early 70’s. Mr. Arney was a noted car dealer and raised and trained show horses in the area. The farm was used pri-marily to grow hay and had several large stables on the lakefront property. The city purchased the property in 1985. The original farmhouse was converted into what is now the Parks and Recreation administration office, which includes a meeting room, working offices and a landscaped patio area with small gazebo. Amenities include five-lighted softball fields, athletic office scorer’s towers, and restroom, three-lighted soccer fields, Batter’s Up batting cages, a 18-hole disc golf course, playground area, soccer concession building with restroom, half-mile walk track and paved fitness trails which winds through the forested section of the park. The lakefront area features two sand volleyball courts, picnic shelter with restroom, public boating access, green space, lighted handicap accessible boardwalk, amphitheater, and a Festival Plaza multi-use area with restroom. The park’s historical area features the Robert Young Cabin one of Johnson City’s oldest dwellings, the Massengil Monument, and the James H. Quillen Historical Tree Arboretum.

Buffalo Mountain Park 570 High Ridge Road Call: 423-283-5821 Offers 8.2 miles of hiking trails considered moderate, a 1,500 ft. rise from the picnic area to the top can be strenuous if you are not in fairly good shape. All mileage is measured from the picnic area. (The White Rock Trail is a 4.5 mile loop). Huckleberry Knob - .05 Lady Slipper Loop - .09 Hartsell Hollow - .05 White Rock - 2.3 Tip Top - 2.1 Carver Park 322 W. Watauga Avenue Call: 423-461-8830 Quarter-mile flat walking track Civitan Park 1000 N. Broadway Call: 423-283-5822 The paved walking / jogging track joins Lions Park and Civitan Park and measures 1/57 miles. Liberty Bell Complex Liberty Bell Boulevard Call: 423-283-5822 The paved walking track circle the entire Liberty Bell Complex and offers 1.7 miles of fitness area. The Liberty Bell Track features a 375-meter jogging and walking surface. Tweetsie Trail Alabama Street Call: 423-283-5815 The Tweetsie Trail is a rails-to-trails project traversing form ET&WNC (Tweetsie) railroad right-of-way between Johnson City and Elizabethton. The trail provides opportunities for walking, hiking, running, and biking on a relatively flat grade in a beautiful, natural setting. When complete, the 10-mile trail will be the longest rails-to-trails project in Tennessee. The trail was built without any federal or state funding. Rather, it’s the result of generous donations from individuals, businesses, and local governments. Willow Springs Park 1201 Huffine Road Call: 423-283-5815 Feature 1.8 miles of paved walking surface which encircles the park, it’s exercise with a view! Winged Deer Park 4137 Bristol Highway Call: 423-283-5815 Flat track, which encircles ball field is a half-mile. The wood-ed, paved and lighted trails measure 1.5 miles. An 18-hole disc golf course is also located in this area.

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Buffalo Mountain Park 570 High Ridge Road Call: 423-283-5821 Offers 8.2 miles of hiking trails considered moderate, a 1,500 ft. rise from the picnic area to the top can be strenuous if you are not in fairly good shape. All mileage is

Bicycles - Places for families to ride Liberty Bell Recreation Trail This 1.7 mile walking and jogging trail encircles the en-tire Liberty Bell Complex. Children on bikes and Roller Blades are welcome. No adult bikes are allowed. State of Franklin Multi-Use Trail Greenline Road The trail is 2.3 miles in length and is open to all users. It starts at the intersection of Greenline Road and extends to Sunset Drive. Tweetsie Trail Alabama Street The Tweetsie Trail is a rails-to-trails project traversing form ET&WNC (Tweetsie) railroad right-of-way between Johnson City and Elizabethton.

Nearby Locations Steele Creek Park - Bristol Warriors Path State Park - Kingsport Virginia Creeper Trail - Trail runs from Abington to White Top, Virginia, Bays Mountain Park - Kingsport

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