Choose Your Adventure
Surrounded by mountains, rivers and lakes, it’s easy to see why Knoxville is loved for its outdoor recreation. Just minutes from downtown, you’ll find mountain biking, paddling, hiking, climbing and more. Search this site by activity or location and get inspired for your next outdoor adventure!
Bicycling
Bicycling
Birding
Birding
Disc Golf
Disc Golf
Fishing
Fishing
Hiking
Hiking
Paddling
Paddling
Rock Climbing
Rock Climbing
Running / Walking
Running / Walking
Skateboarding
Skateboarding
Wildflowers
Wildflowers
Upcoming Events
Check out the event calendar for all the special programs, workshops, guided tours and group activities offered in our region to help you find your adventure of choice and learn from the experts. Be sure to visit the Outdoor Knoxville Adventure Center to get friendly advice, pick up trail maps or brochures and share your outdoor adventures with us.
Farragut Parks and Recreation staff invites you to participate in Hide and Seek with the Admiral. This activity expands over 4 parks with 20 favorite hiding spots - Founders Park at Campbell Station, Mayor Bob Leonard [...]
Roll practice is not a clinic, there is no professional instruction. However we are a friendly club of folks who enjoy boating. If you are new to kayaking or rolling, and have questions or want [...]
Join us Saturday mornings for our social shop ride. Multiple groups/paces on each route: 14, 22, 0r 36 mile rides with paces from 13-18 mph. Safe roads. No drop. Roll out from the shop at [...]
If you have found a new interest in birding, this is the hike for you! We will hike 3 miles and learn the basics of birding, including tips for identification, bird songs, and the best [...]
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Get Out and Play Guide
A comprehensive guide for outdoor activity in the East Tennessee region – the Get Out and Play! Guide is a complete directory of all parks, trails, and greenways in Knox and surrounding counties, and includes major [...]