Parks and Recreation Spring hike planned

What: Parks and Recreation Spring hike planned
Where: Cucumber Gap Loop/Avent Cabin
When: Thursday, April 18, 2024

The Sevierville Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled a Spring hike of Cucumber Gap Loop/Avent Cabin on Thursday, April 18. The guided hike Is FREE and limited to ten participants. Participants must be at least 18-years old and provide their own transportation to a meeting place to be determined.

This easy to easy-moderate loop features Spring wildflowers, and low elevation changes. More information about the hike is available online at http://hikinginthesmokys.com/cucumber-gap-loop.

Online registration begins April 11 and is available online at https://sevierville.recdesk.com/Community/Home. After registration is full, a waiting list will be started. Liability release and medical forms must be completed online when registering.

For more information, please contact Beth Penland at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 865-453-5441.

Sevierville Spring Adult Co-Ed Softball League Registration Open

What: Sevierville Spring Adult Co-Ed Softball League Registration Open
Where: Sevierville, TN
When: Deadline April 12, 2024

Registration is now being accepted for the City of Sevierville Parks and Recreation 2024 Spring adult co-ed softball league. Co-ed league fees are $250.00 per team. Registration is for full teams; individuals may be placed on a free agent list for teams that may be looking for players.

Play will begin on April 16. Games will be played on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Sevierville City Park. A team captain’s organizational meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on April 10 at the Sevierville Civic Center.

Registration packets are available at the front desk at the Sevierville Community Center and online at CLICK HERE; choose Programs and then Adult Sports. The registration deadline is April 12.

For additional information please contact Christopher Betta at 865-453-6946 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Lifeguard certification course scheduled

What: Lifeguard certification course scheduled
Where: Sevierville Community Center
When: Registration begins February 26, 2024

The City of Sevierville Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled a lifeguard certification class at the Sevierville Community Center on the following dates and times. Registration begins February 26.

• March 22: 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. (pre-course water skills test; must attend)
• April 13, 14, 20, 21: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (must attend all classes)

Participants must be at least 15 years old, place in the top 8 of the pre-class water skills test, and contact Roxanne DeHart at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by March 21.

Participants that successfully complete the course will be hired by the Sevierville Parks and Recreation Department and must work 20 hours or more per week for the summer season in order to receive the course for free.

For more information, please contact Roxanne DeHart at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Semi-permanent pickleball court nets at City Park to be removed

What: Semi-permanent pickleball court nets at City Park to be removed
Where: Sevierville City Park
When: Wednesday, February 7, 2024

The City of Sevierville Parks and Recreation Department will be removing the semi-permanent pickleball nets from the tennis courts for the upcoming spring high school tennis season.

The nets will be temporarily removed to allow the three local high school tennis teams to practice and host matches for the spring season. The four primary pickleball courts will still be available.

The semi-permanent nets will be removed on Wednesday, February 7 and reinstalled as soon as the high school tennis season ends in mid-May.

Pickleball players are still welcome to access the portable nets for use during the days and times the tennis teams are not using the courts. You can access the code to the nets at the courts by contacting the Parks & Recreation department at 865-453-5441.