LAKESHORE PARK: NEXT STEPS

Demolition of institutional buildings
June 30, 2014

The City of Knoxville announced today that demolition will begin at Lakeshore Park on July 7, 2014.  Nine of the largest buildings at Lakeshore Park will be taken down over the next nine months, with demolition to be completed by March 2015.  The administration building, the chapel and the central services warehouse near the Northshore entrance will be preserved.

The City also announced plans for renovation of the administration building, which was constructed in 1884 as part of the first building on the site.  The City also plans to upgrade the antiquated utility system that currently services the park.

A separate Request for Proposals has been issued for demolition of all of the former mental health cottages except Greenbriar and Willow, which are leased by the State to the Helen Ross McNabb Center.

Demolition of the institutional buildings and cottages will open most of the 185 acre park for general recreational use.  The Lakeshore Park Board is currently raising funds for development and expansion of the park.  Construction of park improvements could start in early 2015, subject to availability of funds.

To see the City media release, click HERE.

June 6, 2014 Mayor Rogero cuts the ribbon the open the Farmers Market at Lakeshore Park.

FRIDAY FARMERS MARKET OPENS AT LAKESHORE PARK

The The Friday Farmers Market operated by East Tennessee Farmers Association for Retail Marketing is now open at Lakeshore Park. The market will be held every Friday afternoon from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., through the growing season, which usually runs through November. The market is located in the KYS parking lot across the road from the four baseball fields. Parking is available in the large KYS lot, and restrooms are available in the TVA Pavilion.

The market supports sustainable healthy food choices and gives growers and farmers an outlet for locally grown produce, meats, honey, eggs, plants and flowers. The market also offers locally produced products such as fresh baked goods, granolas, jams and jellies. Over 80 local farmers and producers are members of the Association.

The Friday Farmers Market operated for many years at the Laurel Church of Christ on Kingston Pike. Mayor Madeline Rogero presided over the grand opening and cut the ribbon to open the market at Lakeshore Park on June 6, 2014.

For more information about the market, visit www.easttnfarmmarkets.org.

MASTER PLAN

The draft plan updates the original 2000 Master Plan and now includes all 185 acres of the park.

This draft of the updated Master Plan is based primarily on public input received at a public meeting earlier this year and a comprehensive survey of more than 500 Knoxvillians conducted by U30 Group as a contribution to Lakeshore Park.

(Click image below for PDF of plan)