Jefferson City Community Center

Indoor pool at Community Center

   Located at the Jefferson City Community Center, the Jefferson City Parks and Recreation Department is a full-time comprehensive recreation department serving the residents of the city, as well as the surrounding communities.  Serving the recreational needs of the citizens of Jefferson City in a creative, cost efficient way is the primary goal of the department.  The department provides facilities for Little League baseball and softball, AYSO soccer, and the Jefferson City Swim Club.  The maintenance and recreation staff are responsible for all field and park maintenance, as well as maintenance for the community center.
   I would like to invite everyone to stop by for a visit and discover everything the Parks and Recreation Department has to offer.

Walter Gibson, Director

Athletic Programs Offered by the Department

Tee-Ball (200+ participants)
Youth Basketball (300+ participants
Coed Softball (130+ participants)
Coed/Women's Volleyball (100+ participants)

Other Programs

Aquatic programs, swimming lessons, water safety instructions, lifeguard training classes, water aerobics, arthritis classes, and other water exercise classes
Health and Fitness related classes, including floor aerobics, line dancing, yoga, weight management classes, stress management seminars, fitness testing and weigh equipment orientations, CPR and firs aid training, etc.

Annual Health Fair (sponsored by a local health organization)
Career Day (supported by numerous businesses and organizations in the community)
Old Time Saturday, a annual community event held in October.  Click here to find out more about this event.

Parks and Facilities

Jefferson City Community Center
   Located at 1247 N. Highway 92, the Community Center houses a gymnasium, indoor swimming pool, walking track, locker rooms with showers, weight room with free weights and machine weights, cardiovascular exercise room with treadmills, steppers, bikes, and eliptical macine, meeting room, outdoor pavilion, and aerobics room.

Nelson-Merry Park
   Located on the north side of town, the park includes Little League softball field, outdoor basketball court, concession stand, a gymnasium, and a small classroom area.

Roy Harmon Park
   Located on W. Jefferson Street, the park includes a Little League baseball field, concession stand, playground area, pavilion, and outdoor swiming pools.

Mossy Creek Complex
   Located on E. Old Andrew Johnson Highway, the Mossy Creek Complex contains one softball field and baseball field (full-sized), soccer field, and concession stand.

Mossy Creek Wildlife Area
   Wildlife viewing area located near the mouth of Mossy Creek at Cherokee Lake.   Consists of walking trail with two viewing blinds and kiosk.

Centennial Park
   New passive park is located in the heart of the city, just west of the downtown area.  Fourteen acres of open property, encircled by walking trails, with picnic tables and grills, and park benches for relaxation.  Future plans include restroom facilities with water fountains, picnic pavillions, playground equipment, and an outdoor amphitheater.  Carson Newman College was instrumental in the planning and development of the park.

Couch Property
   Located behind the Senior Citizens Building, this small park is encircled by a walking trail.  Local tee-ball teams use this area for practice.

   The recreation facilities are available for rental for groups and orgainizations.  Applicants must have proof of insurance before renting any facility.  For more information, please call the Jefferson City Community Center at (865) 475-2924 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

Nelson-Merry Gymnasium
   Two Hours- $30.00
   All Day- $150.00
   All Weekend- $250.00

Baseball/Softball Fields
   Two Hours- $30.00
   All Day- $150.00
   All Weekend- $250.00

Pavilion (Located at Roy Harmon Park or Community Center)
   Two Hours- $20.00