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An aerial view of a park with green lawns, walking paths, a small creek, and children playing, adjacent to a brick building and a street with cars and pedestrians, under a partly cloudy blue sky.

FOUNDERS PARK

Founders Park is a 5-acre greenspace located in downtown Johnson City. Completed in 2014 as part of a stormwater retention project to mitigate flooding, the park offers an amphitheater, walking paths, a creek, and a variety of public art. Adjacent to the park is a large open-air pavilion.

A person riding a mountain bike uphill on a grassy trail with rocks, trees, and a cityscape with mountains in the background.

TANNERY KNOBS

Tannery Knobs covers over 40 acres of heavily wooded terrain and is a short ride from downtown Johnson City. The park features off road biking trails for all ages and experience levels and paved pump track as well as stunning vistas for hiking and trail running. Ride. All. Out. at this world class park.

Public plaza in Johnson City with a spiral pattern on the ground, floral sculpture, and brick wall borders, with buildings, greenery, and a church spire in the background.

KINGS COMMONS

King Commons is a 3-acre recreational and event space. In the summertime, Fridays After Five brings live music to the park and in the winter Candyland Christmas turns the park into a whimsical space. In addition to walking paths, this space includes an amphitheater, the iconic Johnson City Sign, public art, a playground featuring natural elements, and a history circle highlighting significant dates from Johnson City.

Multiple groups of people playing tennis on blue and green courts at a sports complex with a chain-link fence around the perimeter.

MEMORIAL PARK COMMUNITY CENTER Constructed in 2012, the 67,000-square-foot Memorial Park Community Center (MPCC) features a blend of indoor and outdoor activities for multi-generational use. From pickleball courts, swimming pools, basketball courts, to a variety of other activities. Find community and fitness all in one place.

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WEST KING STREET BARK PARK

The West King Street Bark Park features separate areas for large and small dogs, shaded areas for pet owners, a ramp and tunnel station, tug of war area, and playful fire hydrants. To help keep the park safe and enjoyable, all dogs must be registered before using the facility. Membership ensures all dogs are up-to-date on their vaccinations and are friendly with other pups.

View of the entrance to Tweetsie Trail, a paved walkway with brick pillars and a sign overhead, in a park-like area with trees and people walking.

TWEETSIE TRAIL

The Tweetsie Trail is the longest rails-to-trails project in Tennessee, traversing the former ET&WNC (“Tweetsie”) railroad between Johnson City and Elizabethton. This newly completed 9.5-mile trail features a compacted stone surface that crosses seven bridges and provides a flat grade for walking, hiking, running, and biking.

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PINE OAKS GOLF COURSE

Pine Oaks Golf Course, located just five minutes from Downtown Johnson City, has been a favorite of locals for years. Quality course conditions, low rates, scenic mountain views and a course design suitable to golfers of all skill levels are but a few of the reasons for the continued popularity of Pine Oaks.