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City Parks

Walk or jog on some of the best trails in Gatlinburg. Let the kids loose on a playground, or rent a picnic pavilion for a family get-together in a Gatlinburg city park. Our three city parks provide easy access to recreational fun at Gatlinburg hotels, condos and campgrounds. It’s an easy way to enjoy fishing, sports and trails in Gatlinburg without having to drive to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Learn more about our city parks below!

All of Gatlinburg’s city parks have covered pavilions, which can be reserved for groups and families planning get-togethers and outings. The City of Gatlinburg provides free pavilion usage to Gatlinburg residents. For visitors to Gatlinburg, the fee structure is as follows: Mynatt and Mills Park: 0-4 hours $25.00, 4 + hours $35.00. Herbert Holt Park: 0-4 hours $35.00, 4 + hours $45.00. For reservations, call the Gatlinburg Recreation Department at (865) 436-4990. Reservation fees must be paid prior to the scheduled usage.

Herbert Holt Park

Located on North Park Road

Herbert Holt Park Fishing Pier

  • Children’s fishing stream
  • Handicap access fishing pier
  • Trout rearing facility
  • Covered Pavilion
  • Picnic tables
  • Sinks & grills
  • Playground area

Mynatt Park

Located on Asbury Lane

Mynatt Park in Gatlinburg

  • Tennis courts
  • Basketball court
  • Children’s fishing stream
  • Covered Pavilion
  • Playground area
  • Restrooms
  • Picnic tables
  • Grills
  • Pickleball courts (to be open in early September)

Mills Park

Located on Mills Park Road

Mills Park Dog Park

  • Dog Park
  • 18-hole Disc Golf course
  • 400-meter track
  • Football field
  • Softball field
  • Basketball court
  • Jogging trail
  • Playground area
  • Picnic tables
  • Covered Pavilion
  • Sinks & grills
  • Restrooms

Great Smoky Mountains

Cascading waterfalls, roaming wildlife and a view that stretches out over 500,000 acres – this is the country’s most-visited national park. Vacationers often start in Gatlinburg and make their way to one of the park’s famous paths where they can find everything they’ve been…