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Kingsport’s Bays Mountain Park is a 3500 acre nature preserve and the largest city owned park in the state of Tennessee. The Park features a picturesque 44 acre lake, a Nature Center with a state-of-the-art Planetarium Theater, and Animal Habitats featuring wolves, bobcats, raptors and reptiles.
Warriors’ Path State Park was named for the Great Cherokee War and Trading Path. Since that time, the park land has known a long history of travelers and is still a pathway for modern-day outdoor enthusiasts. The 950-acre park is located on the shores of the Patrick Henry Reservoir on the Holston River. The park is home to premier boating and fishing activity, hiking trails, an internationally-renowned mountain bike trail system (which is a designated National Recreational Trail), an award-winning nature education program and a nationally recognized golf course.
The Kingsport Greenbelt is a scenic fitness trail that stretches across Kingsport. A project developed and maintained by Kingsport Parks and Recreation, this historic and beautiful scenic trail serves the citizens of this region. With access points all across the city of Kingsport, this paved and peaceful trail is 8 miles long and is a favorite destination for walkers, runners, bicycles and peaceful moments.