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

RECREATION CENTERS

Parks & Recreation Division
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.

What: Summer Playground Program
When: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Dates: June 2 - July 25, 2008
Who: Children ages 6-12-years-old
Cost: $20 per child for the first two kids, free thereafter
Registration: April 14 - May 30, 2008
Details: This program provides recreation 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

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.

DR. E.V. DAVIDSON COMMUNITY CENTER SUMMER SCHEDULE

SUMMER PLAYGROUND PROGRAM
Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.


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.