About the Park

Lakeshore Park is a 185-acre general recreation public park located in Knoxville, TN. The park is privately funded public park managed by the non-profit Lakeshore Park Conservancy and owned by the City of Knoxville. With approximately 1 million annual visitors, Lakeshore Park is the most visited public park in Knoxville. 

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Common Park Questions

You can support the park by volunteering, becoming a Friend of Lakeshore Park through donations, purchasing items from our park store, or making tribute and memorial donations. More details are available on our Support page.

Donation levels include Gardener ($100), Arborist ($250), Trailblazer ($500), Creek Explorer ($1,000), Woodland Scout ($2,500), and River Keeper ($5,000). Other donation amounts are also welcome.

The park has several free parking areas. For current parking locations and future plans, please refer to the Park Map on our Visit page.

For additional queries, you can contact the Lakeshore Park Conservancy office at (865) 215-1722 or visit our website for more contact options.

We hope this FAQ provides helpful information about Lakeshore Park. If you have further questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to ensure your experience at Lakeshore Park is enjoyable and memorable.

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We would love to have you visit Lakeshore Park! Take a look at trails and parking locations that are currently open to view your options and plan your visit.

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