City of Knoxville - Dr. E.V. Davidson Community Center

RECREATION CENTERS

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Recreation/Community Centers
Swimming Pools
Map of City Parks & Greenways
Summer Playground Program
Dr. E.V. Davidson Community Center Aquatics Brochure [PDF]
City of Knoxville Aquatics Brochure

FACILITIES

• Capt. James Rowan Gymnasium
• Ruth Benn Community Room
• Carl Cowan Pool
• indoor Basketball
• locker rooms with showers
• billiards room
• game room
• full-size kitchen with portable counter
• weight room
• acessible parking and restrooms
• study room with library and computers
• adjacent to Claude Walker Ballfields

Pool Party Rentals

The E.V. Davidson 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 E.V. Davidson staff for rates and availability @ 971-4746.

Dr. E.V. Davidson Community Center
3124 Wilson Ave.
Knoxville, TN 37914
Phone: 865-971-4746
Hours: Mon.-Thu. 1-9 p.m., Fri. 10-6 p.m. (Hours subject to change)

East Knoxville

Basketball at Dr. E.V. Davidson Community Center
Open basketball is available in all City recreation centers.

Directions: From I-40, Take the CHERRY ST exit- EXIT 390. Turn RIGHT onto N CHERRY ST. Turn LEFT onto E MAGNOLIA AVE/US-11/US-70/TN-1. Turn RIGHT onto N CASTLE ST. Turn LEFT onto WILSON AVE. End at 3124 Wilson Ave Knoxville, TN 37914-4653, US.

The new recreation center, formerly the Eastside YMCA, has been renovated and updated, with a new roof, better heat and air conditioning system, and new paint. It features a large gymnasium, indoor pool, fitness room, a community room and kitchen.

The facility also has a study room with a free library and computers available for student use.

2009 FALL PROGRAM SCHEDULE: AUGUST TO OCTOBER

After School Program
Monday - Friday 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Teen Time
Monday - Thursday 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Weight Room
Monday - Thursday 1 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Fridays 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Senior Fitness
Mondays and Wednesdays 1:15 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Flex n Pump
1st and 3rd Tuesdays 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Abs and Stretching
2nd and 4th Tuesdays 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Line Dancing
Thursdays 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Kickboxing
Wednesdays 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Adult Open Gym
Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Spades Night
Thursdays 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

2009/10 SPECIAL EVENTS

Halloween Party
October 30, 2009


Dr. E.V. Davidson Community Center	Captain James Rowan Gymnasium

Carl Cowan Pool	Ruth Benn Community Room

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.