What? You thought the Great Smoky Mountains National Park was the only park in Gatlinburg? Well, you’d be surprised how many people actually believe that to be true. In reality, Gatlinburg is home to three large city parks that get quite a bit of traffic.
Whether it be kids playing on the playground, a game of football, or maybe a large church group, Gatlinburg’s parks have a number of uses. Each city park has a covered pavilion which large groups, families planning a reunion, and church groups can reserve for outings. Each of the covered pavilions are FREE to Gatlinburg residents to for such gatherings.
For those who live outside of the Gatlinburg city limits who wish to reserve a pavilion, there is a fee. At Mynatt and Mills Park, it’s $25 for up to 4 hours of pavilion usage, usage over 4 hours is $35. At Herbert Holt Park, up to 4 hours of usage is $35, and over 4 hours is $45. Anyone interested in reserving a pavilion can call the Gatlinburg Recreation Department at (865) 436-4990. Fees must be paid prior to using the facility.
Herbert Holt Park (right)
Herbert Holt Park is located just off the Parkway on Pigeon River Road in Gatlinburg and include:
- Children’s fishing stream
- Handicap access fishing pier
- Covered pavilion
- Picnic tables
- Playground area
- Horseshoe pits
- Walking trails
- Sinks & grills
Mynatt Park
Mynatt Park is located on Asbury Lane and includes such amenities as:
- Children’s fishing stream
- Tennis courts
- Covered pavilion
- Baseball field
- Basketball court
- Playground area
- Horseshoe pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Restrooms
Mills Park (right)
Mills Park is on Mills Park Road just off Hwy 321 in Gatlinburg with:
- A 9 hole Disc Golf course
- 400-meter track
- Skate park
- Football field
- Softball field
- Basketball court
- Jogging trail
- Covered pavilion
- Playground area
- Picnic tables
- Horseshoe pits
- Sinks & grills
- Restrooms