Blog
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Master Plan Update: Lower Ball Field Lights Removed
Nelson Byrd Woltz proposed a design for Lakeshore Park that would divide the land into three zones- athletic, civic/cultural, and natural/ecological. The approval of these zones was the start of the Park’s…
August 12, 2021 -
Bird Walk – Flying Around Lakeshore
Have you ever walked the trails of Lakeshore Park or attended an event and heard a beautiful sound from a little friend but couldn’t tell what kind of bird that friend was?…
August 6, 2021 -
Bird Watching at Lakeshore Park
Key Information Who : Presented by Knoxville Birding Group (part of Tennessee’s Ornithological Society) and Lakeshore Park What : Bird walk around Lakeshore Park When : September 11, 2021 8:00am Where :…
August 5, 2021 -
Lakeshore Park Conservancy’s New Director of Park Operations
Coming back to the South after several years in New York, Russell Riddell joins the Lakeshore Park Conservancy team as the Director of Park Operations. Hello, I am Russell Riddell. I joined…
August 4, 2021 -
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
Join us as we bring together passionate breast cancer fighters, corporate partners, survivors, and caregivers to fund the future of breast cancer research and patient support. Can’t join in person? No problem!…
July 27, 2021 -
East Tennessee Community Design Center Gala
Tickets available for purchase via Community Center's website.July 27, 2021 -
Alerts
Park Alerts Stay in the know! Here one can find updates about the Park and the Conservancy. These alerts can range from safety messages, job openings, volunteer opportunities and more! October 1…
July 27, 2021 -
Former Governor Visits Lakeshore Park for Book Signing
Governor Bill Haslam Visits for Book Signing Courtesy of Raise the Invincible Bill Haslam, former mayor of Knoxville and governor of Tennessee, added “author” to his list of professional titles and chose…
July 20, 2021 -
Big Ears Brings Big Crowds
Big Ears Brought a Big Crowd Big Ears Festival provided the city of Knoxville with an awe-inspiring event on July 8th, 2021 at Lakeshore Park on the Main Events Lawn. The Big…
July 16, 2021 -
“A Park Is A Refuge”: Letter From The Executive Director
Just over a year and a half ago I started out in my role as the Executive Director of the Conservancy. I remember how eager I was to celebrate the opening of…
June 12, 2021