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Holston River Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 781 Google reviews · Running trail in Knoxville, Tennessee · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Holston River Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Kids-friendly park featuring a grassy soccer field and fishing docks.
What runners say about Holston River Park
“Beautiful, peaceful, clean, great staff, loved the river pool, if I could rate higher I would.”
“This is a beautiful park with picnic pavilions, playground,walking trails and places to take in a morning of fishing.”
“Beautiful, peaceful, clean, great staff, loved the river pool, if I could rate higher I would.”
Absolutely beautiful place to kayak and fish. There's a play area nearby and trails. Perfect for a family cookout or to jog around the path. We loved it, and plan on going back soon.
Beautiful green space with an excellent historic site. Well maintained, lots of shade, well marked, easy access and easy to find. We were very impressed.
Holston River Park is a beautiful and peaceful place to get some steps in. The paved walkways take you through wooded areas and alongside the river, making for a very relaxing walk.
Spacious park with a nice little walking trail and Greenway. My kids enjoyed the park which definitely could use a little TLC. The location is dated compared to some of the others around Knoxville but is still a solid option for families in East Knoxville.
Trail conditions & character
“This is a beautiful park with picnic pavilions, playground,walking trails and places to take in a morning of fishing.”
“Beautiful, peaceful, clean, great staff, loved the river pool, if I could rate higher I would.”
“The park is well-equipped with amenities, including pavilions with grills, restrooms, a playground, soccer field, dog park, and spots for fishing.”
“The paved walkways take you through wooded areas and alongside the river, making for a very relaxing walk.”
“The paved walkways take you through wooded areas and alongside the river, making for a very relaxing walk.”
“The park is well-equipped with amenities, including pavilions with grills, restrooms, a playground, soccer field, dog park, and spots for fishing.”
Plan your run at Holston River Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteknoxvilletn.gov
- Phone+1 865-215-4311
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–6 pm |
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