Sevierville City Park upcoming closures announced

What:  Sevierville City Park upcoming closures announced

Where:  1005 Park Road

When:  Beginning Monday, August 25, 2025

The Sevierville Parks and Recreation Department announces the closing of multiple areas of City Park, located at 1005 Park Road, for the upcoming City Park Improvement Project. The closures begin on Monday, August 25, 2025, and will continue through the end of the estimated 15-month project. Construction fencing and signage will be put into place on August 25.

Any changes to the project schedule or areas that are open or closed, will be posted the Sevierville Parks and Recreation and City of Sevierville Facebook pages.

Please refer to the attached temporary closure map in regard to the following lists.

The following areas of the park will be CLOSED during the project:

• West parking area (river side with cul-de-sac);
• All five baseball/softball fields;
• Greenway beginning at the covered bridge, coming into City Park from the Smoky Mountain Children’s Home;
• Picnic shelter area, including shelters 1 & 2;
• The Charles D. Blalock Blueway Landing;
• Concession and restroom building located near fields 1 & 2;
• Restrooms located outside of the pool house building.

Areas of the park that will remain OPEN, with minimal closures during the project:

• East parking area (tennis court side), pool parking area and new overflow parking area (with access from Park Road only);
• Tennis and pickleball courts (the court lights will be off until a date to be determined in February 2026);
• Dog park;
• Playground and basketball court;
• Family Aquatic Center (outdoor pool) during regular pool season;
• Picnic shelter #3.

Additionally, with the closure of both regular restroom areas, the Family Aquatic Center restrooms, located inside the pool area, will be open at dawn until dusk each day. The entrance to these restrooms is located near the playground entrance.

We appreciate the cooperation of all park users during this improvement project. For additional information, please call 865-453-5441.

Fall pickleball ladder league registration announced

What: Fall pickleball ladder league registration announced
Where: Sevierville Parks and Recreation
When: Registration begins August 26

The City of Sevierville Parks and Recreation Department will begin accepting registration for the upcoming fall pickleball ladder league on Tuesday, August 26. The registration deadline is Sunday, September 14.

The cost per player is $5.00. Participants can choose from four different play days and times to play matches. Play will be weekly for eight weeks, starting the week of September 29 and ending November 23. Skill divisions will be 2.5-3.3 and 3.4-4.0.

For additional information on ladder league play or to register, please contact Sally Worden at 865-654-9176.

Sevierville Community Center indoor pool to close for maintenance

What: Sevierville Community Center indoor pool to close for maintenance

Where: Sevierville Community Center, 200 Gary Wade Boulevard

When: Beginning Saturday, August 23, 2025

The Sevierville Community Center indoor pool will be closing for maintenance beginning Saturday, August 23. Work will consist of refinishing the pool surface.

The estimated reopening date is Monday, September 8, 2025. Any changes to this reopening date will be posted on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/seviervilleparksandrecreation.

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

Sevierville offers FREE youth pickleball play day

 What: Sevierville offers FREE youth pickleball play day
Where: Sevierville City Park, 1005 Park Road
When: Saturday, August 2, 2025 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

The City of Sevierville Parks and Recreation Department would like to invite anyone 13-18 years old who is interested in playing or learning to play pickleball, to join us on Saturday, August 2 for a FREE play day.

The play day will be held from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at Sevierville City Park, 1005 Park Road. There is a water station at the courts, but we recommend that players bring a water bottle. Players are also encouraged to bring a paddle if they have one, as only a few will be provided.

No registration is required, just show up and be ready to play! For more information, please contact Sally Worden at 865-654-9176.