The Conservancy

Lakeshore Park Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation whose mission is to manage, preserve, and enhance the Park and to build a community dedicated to conserving the Park for the future.

Conservation First
As the caretaker of Lakeshore Park, the Conservancy provides operational funding for daily maintenance. From landscaping and custodial services to conservation and preservation efforts.
Future Developments
A community master plan was developed in 2013. The resulting fundraising efforts led to the restoration of Marble Hall, the expansion of the trails, and much more.
Community Focused
Lakeshore Park is a unique joint public/private partnership between the non-profit Conservancy and the City of Knoxville. Founded in 1996, the Conservancy has spearheaded all of the projects that have enhanced the Park’s beauty and appeal.
Ongoing Support
Your financial support is vital to the ongoing operation of Lakeshore Park. The Conservancy's work is founded upon the belief that citizen leadership and private giving are key to ensuring that the Park and its essential purposes endure.

Meet Conservancy Leaders

Management Team

Board of Directors

  • Susan B. Haslam

    Chairman and President

  • L. Caesar Stair III

    Vice President

  • Charles C. Anderson, Jr

    Vice President

  • Thomas N. McAdams

    Secretary and Treasurer

  • Joe Armstrong

  • James A. Haslam III

  • Mayor Indya Kincannon

  • Margaret Ritchie

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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.

Explore the Park Today!

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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