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Table of Contents

Staff Directory

3

Parks & Rec Policies

4

Parks

5

Playgrounds and Pavilions

6

Pigeon Forge Greenway

7

Pigeon Forge Community Center 8-9

Aquatics

10

Bowling Center

11

Child Care Center

12

Children's Programs

13

Adult Programs

14

Athletics

15

Wellness Programs

16-17

Special Events

18

Public Input

19

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Staff Directory

Administration: 865-429-7373

Lanny Goodwin, CPRP, Parks and Recreation Director - lgoodwin@

Susan Smelcer, Finance Assistant - ssmelcer@ Dave Anderson, CPRP, Administrative Assistant - danderson@

Pigeon Forge Community Center 865-429-7373

Jacob Cave, CPRP, Community Center Manager - jcave@ Spencer Williams, Program Supervisor - swililliams@ Diane Dykes, Front Desk Manager - ddykes@ Margaret Cole, Childcare Manager - mcole@ Aquatics: Susie Polte, Aquatics Manager - spolte@ Amanda Singleton, Aquatics Assistant Manager Bowling Center: Wayne Clopton, Bowling Center Manager - wclopton@ Robby Rivera, Bowling Center Assistant Manager LeConte Medical Center Wellness Center - 865-908-9248 Rissa Andres, Wellness Supervisor - candres@

City Parks: 865-428-3113

Tom Garner, CPRP, Parks Superintendent - tgarner@

City of Pigeon Forge Website:

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Parks & Rec Policies

Pigeon Forge Parks and Recreation Mission Statement:

To provide Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Greenways for the enjoyment of our residents and visitors while focusing on Wellness and Fitness, Social Equity, Conservation, and Tourism.

Pigeon Forge Parks and Recreation Child Supervision Guidelines

Children in strollers or car seats are not permitted in any activity area except on the walking track.

Family locker rooms are available.

Children under the age of 10 must have a parent or adult (over the age of 18) provide supervision while using the facility.

Children under the age of 10 do not need parental supervision if participating in a Pigeon Forge Parks and Recreation Program.

Children under the age of 14 may not attend adult classes.

Children must be 14 years of age or older to utilize the LeConte Wellness Fitness Center or be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian of at least 18 years of age.

NOTE: There is a fee based Child Care Facility provided for children ages 1-9 for daily guests of the community center. There is no charge to community center members for this service.

Community Center Membership Refund Policy

Transfer: Should a resident member be transferred outside a 50 mile radius of Pigeon Forge, they will be entitled to a partial refund. Requests must be submitted in writing and will be prorated from the day of the request. Verification of new address is required. Illness, Injury, or Death: Should a member be unable to utilize the facility due to illness, injury, or death, they (or a designated member of their family), will be entitled to a partial refund. Requests must be submitted in writing and will be prorated from the date of the request. Verification of illness, injury, or a death certificate will be required. There is a $5.00 fee for processing any refund request which will be deducted from the refunded amount at the time of processing. No refunds will be issued with less than three months remaining on a membership.

City of Pigeon Forge Access Statement

It is the policy of the City of Pigeon Forge not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability in its hiring and employment practices, or in admission to, or operation of, its programs, services, activities and facility usage. If you need special accommodations for program participation, please contact our office by phone (865) 429-7373, or in writing to: Department of Parks and Recreation, PO Box 605, Pigeon Forge, TN 378680605. we will be happy to assist with your special needs. An ADA Complaint form can be found on the City of Pigeon Forge's Website, if any needs have not been met.

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Wear Farm Park

623 Wears Valley Rd

Completed in the Spring of 2013, Wear Farm City Park is a beautiful new facility that serves as the main park for the City of Pigeon Forge. It features the following facilities:

Five 300' lighted softball/baseball fields One lighted football field One multi-purpose field Two playgrounds Two pavilions Walking trails Basketball courts Two concession stand/restroom buildings

Patriot Park

186 Old Mill Avenue Patriot Park is home to many activities year round, including the Winterfest lights, 4th of July fireworks, and Patriot Festival. In addition to the special events, Patriot Park is also the site of memorials for local individuals that served in the Armed Forces.

Patriot Park is a 16-acre park consisting of:

1 lighted pavilion .5 mile lighted walking trail 16 picnic tables 1 lighted Gazebo 18 park benches

Parks

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Playgrounds and Pavilions

Pavilion Rental Rules: Please call 865-429-7373 to make reservations for any of the City of Pigeon Forge Pavilions. Pavilions can only be reserved from March 1 through October 31. Pavilions are available on a first-come, first-served basis when not reserved. You may call to reserve a pavilion for the current year beginning in January. There is no alcoholic beverages or amplified music permitted and all property must be

returned to its original condition when finished using the pavilion.

Wear Farm Playground

The Wear Farm Playground is located beside Pavilion 1 at Wear Farm Park and is designed for children up to 12 years old.

Rotary Inclusive Discovery Playground

Pigeon Forge's newest playground, the Discovery playground located beside Pavilion 2 at Wear Farm Park is designed for children up to age 12 and is fully accessible for children with special needs.

Patriot Park Gazebo

This picturesque gazebo is located at Patriot Park and overlooks the Little Pigeon River. It is a favorite location for small weddings and ceremonies.

Tennis Playground

This playground is located behind the community center and beside the tennis courts. It is a small playground designed for children 2-5 years old.

Wear Farm Pavilion 1 Pavilion 1 is located at Wear Farm Park. It has 10 picnic tables, a grill , electrical outlets and lighting.

Wear Farm Pavilion 2 Pavilion 2 is located at Wear Farm Park. It has 8 picnic tables, a grill, electrical outlets and lighting.

Patriot Park Pavilion This pavilion is located beside Patriot Park overlooking the Little Pigeon River. It has 6 picnic tables, a grill, lighting and is only available on a first-come, firstserved basis.

Tennis Pavilion This pavilion is located behind the Pigeon Forge Community Center and has 6 picnic tables, a grill and electrical outlets.

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Pigeon Forge Greenway

Pigeon Forge Greenway

The beautiful Pigeon Forge Greenway connects Patriot Park to the LeConte Convention Center, and the Island in Pigeon Forge. The greenway is 3,000 linear feet of trail following the picturesque Little Pigeon River. The Pigeon Forge Greenway is currently expanding and an additional 3,600 linear feet is being constructed. By summer, 2018, pedestrians and bikers using the trail will be able to travel from the Pigeon Forge Community Center all the way to Patriot Park! Several walking and running programs will be scheduled in the future to utilize this beautiful new trail!

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Pigeon Forge Community Center

This 86,000 square foot facility includes 3 full basketball courts, 2 racquetball courts, a 5,000 square foot wellness center, an aerobics room, both indoor and outdoor pools, a bowling center, a childcare center, meeting rooms, and a suspended walking track.

Yearly Membership Fees:

Pigeon Forge Family (up to 4 members):

Each additional member over 4 members:

$100.00 $ 5.00

Pigeon Forge Student: Full-time Student

$ 25.00

under 22 years old living at home

Pigeon Forge Adult: 18-54 years old

$ 50.00

Pigeon Forge Senior: over 54 years old

$ 45.00

Pigeon Forge Senior Couple: married and $ 75.00 both over 54 years old

Hours of Operation:

Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Worker Family (up to 4 members):

Each additional member over 4 members:

$125.00 $ 7.50

Worker Student: Full-time student

$ 35.00

under 22 years old living at home

Saturday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Worker Adult: 18-54 years old

$ 75.00

Sunday: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Daily Fees :

Daily Guest Fee to Enter: Sevier Co. Resident $ 6.00

Daily Guest Fee to Enter: Non-Resident

$ 8.00

Weekly Guest Pass: Anyone

$30.00

30-Day Guest Pass: Anyone

$50.00

Worker Senior: over 54 years old

$ 55.00

Worker Senior Couple: 55 years old and up $ 90.00

Sevier County Family (up to 4 members)

Each additional member over 4 members:

$200.00 $ 10.00

Sevier County Student: Full-time student

$ 50.00

under 22 years old living at home

Sevier County Adult: 18-54 years old

$100.00

Sevier County Senior: over 54 years old

$ 90.00

Terms:

Pigeon Forge: A person living within the city limits of Pigeon Forge.

Worker: A person who does not live within the Pigeon Forge city limits, but works within the city limits of Pigeon Forge.

Sevier County: A person living within Sevier County, but outside the city limits of Pigeon Forge.

Non-Resident: A person living outside Sevier County.

Family: Includes only head of household, spouse, and dependent children under 18 or under 22 if the child is a full-time student.

Pricing does not include applicable sales tax.

Sevier County Senior Couple: married and both over 54 years old

Non-Resident Family (up to 4 members)

Each additional member over 4 members:

Non-Resident Student: Full-time student under 22 years old living at home

Non-Resident Adult: 18-54 years old

Non-Resident Senior: over 54 years old

Non-Resident Senior Couple: married and both over 54 years old

$180.00

$240.00 $ 12.00 $ 60.00

$120.00 $108.00 $216.00

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