Parks, Playgrounds, Athletic Fields & Pavilions
Overview:Elizabethton offers miles of park-land, playgrounds, biking trails, walking trails and scenic pavilions for citizens and visitors. These amenities are open to the publfor use and in some cases, can be rented for private functions and events.
Playgrounds & Parks are a popular amenity to citizens. On pretty afternoons they are heavily used for families enjoying the fresh air and its hours of enjoyment. Parks and playgrounds located in the City include Harmon Park, Cat Island Park, Covered Bridge Park, Edwards Island, Walter Curtis Park, Riverside Park, Kiwanis Park and Douglas Park. Most are equipped with playgrounds and pavilions. Douglas and Cat Island Park additionally have ball fields and Cat Island is equipped with tennis courts for public use.
Pavilions are a popular place to hold birthday parties, family reunions and special gatherings. The City offers private rentals of some of our most popular pavilions. Those that are not available to reserve operate on a first-come-first-serve basis. See the bottom of this page for detailed information about pavilion rentals.
Cat Island Park Pavilions- Cat Island Park offers three small size pavilions conveniently located near numerous playground areas, walking trails, tennis courts and softball/baseball fields. This popular park plays host to many birthday parties and celebrations throughout the year. Two pavilions operate on a first come first serve basis but pavilion #2 can be reserved for your next party or gathering.
Rental information is as follows:
Available Rental Times-
Half Day: 11 AM - 3 PM , 4 PM - 8 PM
All Day: 11 AM - 8 PM
Half Day Reservation $ 30.00
Full Day Reservation $50.00
Non-Resident Fee (if you reside outside the City limits of Elizabethton): $5.00
Call or visit the Parks and Recreation at 423-547-6441 for more information or to reserve this pavilion
pavilion reservations must be made at least one week in advance.
The park houses a small gazebo that is available to rent as well as a large multi use stage. The gazebo is the setting for many weddings and the park now boasts a large stage in the center of the park. Both are available for private reservations.
Available Rental Times: 11AM - 3 PM , 4 PM - 8 PM
All Day: 11 AM - 8 PM
1/2 Day Reservation for Gazebo $30.00
1/2 Day Reservation for Stage (daytime): $150.00
1/2 Day Reservations with Electricity: $ 175.00
Full Day Reservation:
Full Day Reservation (daytime): $225.00
Full Day Reservation with Electricity: $250.00
Non-Resident Fee (if you live outside the City limits of Elizabethton) :$5.00
Call or visit Parks and Recreation at 423-547-6441 to reserve this gazebo or stage.
Pavilion reservations must be made at least one week in advance
The pavilion at David McQueen Riverside Park is available for private reservations and rental information is as follows:
Available Rental Times: 11 AM - 3 PM , 4 PM - 8 PM
All Day: 11 AM - 8 PM
Full Day Reservation: $70.00
Non-Resident Fee (if you live outside City of Elizabethton limits): $5.00
Call or visit Parks and Recreation 423-547-6441 to reserve this pavilion
Pavilion Rentals must be made at least one week in advance
In the summer of 2016 the Blue Gray's Field, a youth baseball located at Douglas Park celebrated its induction into a Historical site in Elizabethton.
The pavilion located at this property is free for public use and operates on a first come first serve basis.
The Rotary Pavilion is available for reservation at Edwards Island Park and it is a popular destination for family reunions, weddings, parties and more. Rental Information is as follows:
Available Rental Times: 11 AM - 3 PM , 4 PM - 8 PM
All Day: 11 AM - 8 PM
1/2 Day Reservation: $40.00
Full Day Reservation: $70.00
Non-Resident Fee (if you live outside the City limits of Elizabethton): $5.00
Call or visit Parks and Recreation at 423-547-6441 to reserve this pavilion.
Pavilion reservations must be made at least one week in advance
Rental Information is as follows:
Available Rental Times: 11 AM - 3 PM , 4 PM - 8 PM
All Day: 11 AM - 8 PM
1/2 Day Reservation : $45.00
Full Day Reservation: $75.00
Non-Resident Fee (if you reside outside City limits of Elizabethton) $5.00 additional
Call or visit Parks and Recreation at 423-547-6441 to reserve this pavilion.
Pavilion reservations must be made at least one week in advance
Kiwanis Park is located at the intersection of G Street and Carter Boulevard. This 3.1 acre park has swings, playground equipment, a multi-use field, a basketball court and two pavilions with picnic tables and one large multi purpose pavilion complete with kitchenette and restrooms. The two pavilions are free to use and operate on a first-come-first-serve basis.
The newly constructed (in summer 2015) Don Tetrick Pavilion is a community favorite! This pavilion offers picnic tables, a kitchenette equipped with a fridge, stove and microwave and restroom facilities located conveniently in the heart of Kiwanis Park. This pavilion is available to rent. Continue reading for more information.
Rental Information is as follows:
Available Rental Times : 11 AM - 3 PM ,4 PM - 8 PM
All Day: 11 AM - 8 PM
1/2 Day Reservation : $40.00
Full Day Reservation: $70.00
Cost to add on the kitchenette : $25.00
Non-Resident Fee (if you reside outside the City limits of Elizabethton) : $5.00
Call or visit Parks and Recreation at 423-547-6441 to reserve this pavilion.
Pavilion reservations must be made at least one week in advance
Pavilion/Gazebo is available for public use and operates on a first-come-first-serve basis.
The Women’s Softball Field is also located in the complex which host T.A. Dugger Junior High Softball participants.