Parks and Recreation schedules Rhododendron Creek hike

What: Parks and Recreation schedules Rhododendron Creek hike
Where: Rhododendron Creek in the Greenbrier
When: Wednesday, November 6, 2024

The Sevierville Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled a hike to Rhododendron Creek in the Greenbrier on Wednesday, November 6. This 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 location. Meeting time and location will be provided after registration.

This moderate 7-mile loop hike is part maintained trail, part manway, and part road walk. There are several cascades and waterfalls, low creek crossings, a cemetery, and a wrecked steam engine. See the following link for more details: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/tennessee/rhododendron-creek-trail?sh=ggfcoh.

Registration is available online at https://sevierville.recdesk.com/Community/Home. The registration deadline is Monday, November 4, at 5:00 p.m. After registration is full, a waiting list will be started. Liability release and medical forms are available online and must be returned to the Community Center front desk by November 4 at 5:00 p.m.

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.

Parks and Recreation schedules Smokemont Loop Hike

What: Parks and Recreation schedules Smokemont Loop hike

Where: Smokemont Loop in Smokemont Campground
When: Monday, October 21, 2024

The Sevierville Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled a hike of Smokemont Loop in Smokemont Campground on Monday, October 21. This 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 location. Meeting time and location will be provided after registration.

This loop hike offers a quiet trail from pine wood to a hardwood forest of poplar, hickory, and oak, with creek views, the old Bradley Cemetery, and the old Luftee, aka Smokemont Baptist Church. It is a moderately difficult 6.5-mile loop hike. See the following link for more details: https://hikinginthesmokys.com/smokemont-loop/.

After the hike, we will travel three miles to the Oconaluftee Visitor’s Center to view the elk.

Registration is available online at https://sevierville.recdesk.com/Community/Home. The registration deadline is Friday, October 18, at 5:00 p.m. After registration is full, a waiting list will be started. Liability release and medical forms are available online and must be returned to the Community Center front desk by October 18 at 5:00 p.m.

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.

Parks and Recreation schedules hike to Mt. LeConte

What: Parks and Recreation schedules hike to Mt. LeConte
Where: Mt. LeConte
When: Tuesday, September 24, 2024

The Sevierville Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled a hike to Mount LeConte via Alum Cave Trail on Tuesday, September 24. This 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 location. Meeting time and location will be provided after registration.

This iconic 11-mile strenuous Smokies hike features fascinating geology, panoramic views, and old growth forest. For an elevation profile and further details about the trail, visit https://hikinginthesmokys.com/mt-leconte-via-alum-cave-trail/.

The registration deadline is Monday, September 23, and can be completed online at https://sevierville.recdesk.com/Community/Home, by phone at 865-453-5441, or in person. After registration is full, a waiting list will be started. Liability release and medical forms must be completed online or in person 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.

Temporary closure of City Park dog park September 12

What: Temporary closure of City Park dog park September 12
Where: Sevierville City Park, 1005 Park Road
When: Thursday, September 12, 2024

The Sevierville Parks and Recreation Department announces the temporary closure of the dog park facility at Sevierville City Park, 1005 Park Road, on Thursday, September 12.

The dog park will be closed the entire day to allow workers to safely perform tree removal and trimming. The dog park will reopen as scheduled Friday, September 13.

For additional information, please call 865-453-5441.