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RECREATION CENTERS
Parks & Recreation Division
Swimming Pools
Recreation/Community Centers

Map of City Parks & Greenways
Summer Playground Program
Adaptive Center Brochure [PDF]
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What: Summer Plagyround Program
When: Begins June 6, 2007 - runs Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Who: children ages 6-12-years-old
Cost: $20 one-time registration fee
Details: This program provides a wide variety of recreational activities, including swimming, canoeing and field trips to the Knoxville Arts and Fine Crafts Center. Participants are provided lunch each day at certain locations.
Contact: 865-215-1414

Pool Party Rentals

The Adaptive Rec Center Pool can be rented out for birthday parties and other events. Along with the pool there is a “meeting room”, or party room in the center for your use for cake, food, games, etc.

Please call the Adaptive Recreation Center staff for rates and availability at 865-525-9080.

Knoxville Adaptive Recreation Center
2235 Dandridge Ave.
865-525-9080

Knoxville

Adaptive Recreation Center
Aqua walk classes are offered at the Adaptive Center.

Directions: From I-40, Merge onto TN-158 W/JAMES WHITE PKWY via EXIT 388A toward JAMES WHITE PKY. Take the exit toward SUMMIT HILL DR. Turn LEFT onto E SUMMIT HILL DR. E SUMMIT HILL DR becomes DANDRIDGE AVE. End at 2235 Dandridge Ave Knoxville, TN 37915-2900, US.

FACILITIES:

  • weight room
  • gymnasium
  • indoor basketball
  • swimming pool
  • meeting room
  • accessible parking entrance & restrooms
  • ADAPTIVE CENTER HOURS

    Monday
    8:00 am to 8:00 pm

    Tuesday
    8:00 am to 8.00 pm

    Wednesday
    8:00 am to 4:30 pm

    Thursday 8:00 am to 8.00 pm

    Friday
    8:00 am to 11:30 noon

    CLASSES OFFERED AT THE ADAPTIVE CENTER
    Intensity Level: 1-High, 2-Multi-Level, 3-Gentle

    Homeschool Learn to Swim
    This time is designed for the homeschool groups to
    utilize the pool for school activities and learn to swim lessons. It is not open to the
    general public unless you are affiliated with a homeschool group.

    Gentle Joints
    A water exercise class designed for people with arthritis and related conditions (fibromyalgia, etc). This strength and stretching class is designed for exercising with out putting excess strain on joints and muscles, using slow and controlled range of motion exercises. (3) (45 min)

    Mom-n-Me
    For the first few years of life, children live to play and play to learn. We have a safe and intimate aquatic play environment for you to give your toddler the precious gift: of your time. Remember, you are your child’s favorite toy; it’s the perfect safe and clean environment for you and your child to have fun.

    Fitness and Therapeutic
    Open for members to perform their own exercises through out the day. Please remember, this is for exercise only, and is not intended for recreational purposes. With the exception of family hours and scheduled times, there are no children permitted in the functional training pool at any time. (variety)

    Aqua Sprint
    A great cardiovascular work out for all. This class incorporates warm-up walk, water running (a low impact, aerobic, running workout that tones muscles of the arms, chest, shoulders, legs and back), then cool down with light stretching at the end. The class is designed to eliminate the risk associated with repetitive impact during outdoor runs. (1)

    Adult Learn-To-Swim
    This class is designed to teach adults who are not comfortable in the water to become comfortable and to learn to swim on their own. You must call and sign up. Schedule Homeschool Learn to Swim: This time is designed for the homeschool groups to utilize the pool for school activities and learn to swim lessons. It is not open to the general public unless you are affiliated with a homeschool group.

    Men’s Sprint
    A great cardiovascular work out for MEN. This class incorporates warm-up walk, water running (a low impact, aerobic, running workout that tones muscles of the arms, chest, shoulders, legs and back), then cool down with light stretching at the end. The class is designed to eliminate the risk associated with repetitive impact during outdoor runs. (1)

    Gut Busters
    This class is designed to achieve an abdominal workout in the water.
    (1-2)

    RULES AND REGULATIONS IN CITY RECREATION CENTERS:

    The following are prohibited in city recreation centers:
    1) Possession of firearms and weapons
    2) Possession of drugs, alcohol, or any elicit substance
    3) Smoking or use of tobacco products
    4) Gambling
    5) Use of profanity
    6) Fighting
    7) Dunking or hanging on rims of basketball goals
    8) Pets
    9) Only indoor court shoes allowed (ex: tennis shoes or non-marking soles)

    Violation of these rules or any other rules set by individual centers may result in suspension from this center and others. Suspension terms will be set by each center.

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