With its variety of beautiful settings – from hilltops with mountain and river views to elegant Marble Hall and Pavilion to quaint picnic shelters – Lakeshore Park provides the perfect environment for your party or special event. Just minutes from downtown Knoxville and easily accessible from McGhee-Tyson airport, Lakeshore Park offers convenience and options for everyone. Whether the occasion is a corporate meeting, a birthday party, or a large, lavish wedding, multiple outdoor options are available to you within our 185-acre park.
Significant construction is taking place in the park from Spring 2022 through early Fall 2024. All event requests during this time must schedule a site visit with staff at the park before rental contracts are finalized.
All rentals require payment of a refundable security deposit that is returned pending the state of the facility and removal of all event trash from the park. All events involving 100 people or more require a minimum $500 security deposit. Service fees apply for events involving 100 or more people. All businesses, organizations or non-profits renting a facility are required to have liability insurance.
Items not allowed in Lakeshore Park: balloons, non-biodegradable confetti and other thrown items, spray paint, grills and open flames except for the grill at the Rustic Pavilion, inflatables or bounce houses of any kind, and live animals except for domesticated house pets.
Marble Hall
A 3,000 square foot covered, semi-enclosed pavilion with front and side terraces, restrooms, and a stage. The main hall is approximately 1,800 square feet, which opens onto front and side terraces. There are landscaped planting beds and landscaped parking lots adjacent to the hall. Canvas side panels can be lowered by staff for an additional fee (please schedule this at least one week in advance of your event). This facility has power, lighting, fans, private restrooms, and two dedicated parking lots with 64 spaces.
- Monday – Thursday – Half Day $500, Daily Rate: $1,000
- Friday – Sunday – Half Day: $1,000, Daily Rate: $2,000
Half days are either 7 a.m.-2 p.m. or 3-10 p.m.
*During peak months of April, May, September and October, only daily rentals are available on the weekends.*
MARBLE PAVILION
A 26 x 34 open pavilion on a 60 x 80 foot terrace. Pavilion has lighting at dusk as well as electrical outlets and access to water. The pavilion also comes with the use of six 40″ square tables and 24 chairs.
- Monday – Thursday Half Day: $250, Daily Rate: $500
- Friday- Sunday Half Day: $450, Daily Rate: $900
Half days are either 7 a.m.-2 p.m. or 3-10 p.m.
*During peak months of April, May, September and October, only daily rentals are available on the weekends.*
hgtv Overlook
A 500 foot esplanade with a marble central plaza offering spectacular views of the park, river and mountains.
- Contact the Conservancy office for availability and pricing.
rustic pavilion
Covered picnic area behind the baseball fields at the end of parking lot I (between the old baseball fields and the Marble Pavilion and Sculptural Mound). Just a short walk to the Hank Rappé playground and restrooms, it has four picnic tables, charcoal grills, and lights that come on at dusk.
Half day is either 7 a.m.-2 p.m. or 3-10 p.m.
- Half day: $100
- Daily Rate: $200
Tower Playground pavilion
The Tower Playground Pavilion is adjacent to the new wooden playground between the soccer fields and the new baseball facility. Pavilion rental does not include rental of the playground: the playground is always open to the public. The Pavilion has four picnic tables, lights, and fans. The closest restrooms are on the other side of the fitness center in the Central Pavilion by the green/blue/yellow Central Playground.
Half day is either 7 a.m.-2 p.m. or 3-10 p.m. Full day rental not available.
- Half day: $150
MAIN EVENTS LAWN
The main events lawn is a two-acre Bermuda grass field offering a beautiful landscape for a tented or simple lawn event. Available for daily rentals only.
- Contact the Conservancy for availability and pricing.
TVA Pavilion
Adjacent to the old baseball fields with close proximity to the Hank Rappé playground and parking. The pavilion has restrooms and ten large moveable picnic tables. Half day is either 7 a.m.-2 p.m. or 3-10 p.m.
- Half Day: $150
- Full day: $300
Central Pavilion
This pavilion is currently unavailable to rent. It will be available to reserve in late Summer 2024.
Adjacent to the soccer fields and small playground. The pavilion has restrooms, four picnic tables, lights and fans.
RIVERVIEW SHELTER
Covered picnic area behind the baseball fields near the river with four stationary picnic tables. There are several other uncovered outdoor picnic tables dotting the adjacent hillside. This facility cannot be accessed directly from a paved trail. It is available for drop-in use only.