The Parks and Recreation Department of the City of Knoxville offers a wide range of activities for all members of the family to enjoy. One of the Department’s main goals is to improve recreation opportunities for all Knoxvillians, and with the opening of new fitness centers, the construction of greenways and walking trails, and the installation of new playground equipment at many city parks, the Department is well on its way to achieving that goal. Knoxville residents have access to 92 parks within the city limits, totaling approximately 2,200 acres of protected area. You’ll discover a little bit of every woodland and water activity imaginable in these parks.