Sevierville offers FREE youth pickleball play day

 What: Sevierville offers FREE youth pickleball play day
Where: Sevierville City Park, 1005 Park Road
When: Saturday, August 2, 2025 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

The City of Sevierville Parks and Recreation Department would like to invite anyone 13-18 years old who is interested in playing or learning to play pickleball, to join us on Saturday, August 2 for a FREE play day.

The play day will be held from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at Sevierville City Park, 1005 Park Road. There is a water station at the courts, but we recommend that players bring a water bottle. Players are also encouraged to bring a paddle if they have one, as only a few will be provided.

No registration is required, just show up and be ready to play! For more information, please contact Sally Worden at 865-654-9176.

Sevierville Parks and Recreation plans next Smoky Mountains hike

What: Sevierville Parks and Recreation plans next Smoky Mountains hike
Where: Charlies Bunyon
When: Wednesday, July 9, 2025

The Sevierville Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled a hike to Charlies Bunion from Newfound Gap via the Appalachian Trail on Wednesday, July 9. This moderately STRENUOUS guided hike is FREE and limited to ten participants.

Participants should be experienced hikers, carry with them "hiking essentials", and be prepared for rocky conditions. Hikers must be at least 18-years old and provide their own transportation to a meeting location to be announced.

This 8.1 mile, moderately strenuous hike features a spruce-fir forest, summer flowers, panoramic views, and rocky outcroppings.

For an elevation profile and further description of this hike visit:
https://hikinginthesmokys.com/charlies-bunion/

Registration is available online at
https://sevierville.recdesk.com/Community/Home. The registration deadline is Monday, July 7th. After registration is full, a waiting list will be started. Liability release and medical forms must be completed online when registering, or at the front desk of the Community Center.

For more details, please contact Beth Penland at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or
865-453-5441.

Sevierville Fall youth baseball and softball registration begins July 7

What: Sevierville Fall youth baseball and softball registration begins July 7
Where: Registration available at the Community Center or online
When: Registration period is July 7-August 1, 2025

The Sevierville Department of Parks and Recreation will begin accepting youth baseball and softball registration and entry fees for the 2025 Smoky Mountain Youth Baseball (SMYB) Fall season on July 7. The season is scheduled to begin August 25 and end in mid-October.

The registration deadline is August 1. Registration is available online at https://sevierville.recdesk.com/Community/Home. Registration forms and information will also be available at the Sevierville Community Center Monday-Friday 6 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Baseball leagues are open to children 3-12 years old. Girls’ softball is open to ages 9-12 years old. The age date cutoff for each age group is May 1, 2025. The registration fee for all ages is $35.00/child ($5.00 discount for each additional child in the same family when registering in person). Children can register to be drafted or full teams may register as well.

Due to significant renovations beginning this Summer at Sevierville City Park, the majority of the Fall 2025 season will be played at Wear Farm City Park in Pigeon Forge.

For more information, please call the Athletics office at 865-453-6946 or contact Athletics Supervisor Chris Betta at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Sevierville Parks and Recreation plans next Smoky Mountains hike

What: Sevierville Parks and Recreation plans next Smoky Mountains hike
Where: Gregory Bald via Gregory Ridge Trail
When: Tuesday, June 24, 2025

The Sevierville Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled a hike to Gregory Bald via Gregory Ridge Tr. This STRENUOUS, guided hike is FREE and limited to ten participants. Participants must be at least 18-years old and provide their own transportation to a meeting location. Meeting time and location will be provided after registration.

This is a strenuous 11.5 mile hike, with an elevation change of over 3000 feet, most of which occurs in the last three miles of the ascent. It is also a rewarding hike, since the bald features panoramic views including Cades Cove and Fontana Lake, and during mid to late June, the stunning blooms of Flame Azalea bushes.

For an elevation profile and further description of the hike to Gregory Bald via Gregory Ridge trail, visit:
https://hikinginthesmokys.com/gregory-bald-via-gregory-ridge-trail/

The registration deadline is Saturday, June 21. After registration is full, a waiting list will be started. Liability release and medical forms must be completed online when registering, or by doing so at the front desk of the Community Center. Registration is available online at: https://sevierville.recdesk.com/Community/Home.

For more details, please contact Beth Penland at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or
865-453-5441.