May Day Picnic
The Farragut Parks & Recreation Department endeavors to provide quality programming for all ages and abilities in our new community center as well as sports and outdoor activities at the Town's four parks. Farragut also hosts several community events each year; see the bottom of the list for upcoming events.
A community center gym calendar is available here, and a list of upcoming classes is listed below. Registration for classes and special events can be found here.
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If you’re interested in teaching a public class at the community center, please fill out and submit the Program/Event Proposal form.
*Spots are limited; registration is required.
spring 2024 special events
Living History at Pleasant Forest Cemetery
Sunday, Apr. 28, 1:30-4 p.m.
Free
Take a stroll through the history books and learn about notable figures buried in Farragut’s Pleasant Forest Cemetery in an engaging and interactive way! As there is limited parking at the cemetery, shuttles will take visitors from Farragut Community Center to the site. For more information, please visit farragutparksandrec.org/livinghistory.
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Bob Watt Youth Fishing Rodeo*
Saturday, May 11
Session 1: 8-9 a.m.
Session 2: 10-11 a.m.
Free
Ages 12 and under
Join us for the 40th annual Bob Watt Youth Fishing Rodeo at Anchor Park, where participants will compete to see who can catch the biggest fish! Registration will open April 1; spots are limited. For more information, please visit farragutparksandrec.org/fishingrodeo.
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Parents’ Night Out*
Friday, May 17, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
$10/child
Ages 6 to 12
Take the night off while your child(ren) enjoy snacks, a movie, art and lots of games at Farragut Community Center! Pizza will be served. Register here.
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Chalk the Park
Saturday, Jun. 8, 10 a.m.-noon
Free
Kick off summer with this family-friendly event, where we all get to be parking lot Picassos! Yard games, crafts and lots of chalk will be available. This is a free event, but registration is encouraged. Register here.
Family Campout*
Friday, Jun. 21-Saturday, Jun. 22
$30/family up to four people; $10 per additional family member(s)
Sleep under the stars with Farragut Parks and Recreation! Check-in begins at 4 p.m. on Friday, June 21 and checkout is by 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 22. Activities include family games, a campfire, flashlight scavenger hunt and more! Dinner and breakfast is included. Families must supply their own tent and sleeping bags. Register here beginning May 1.
programs & classes
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Unless otherwise noted, register for classes and special events at townoffarragut.org/register, in person at the Farragut Community Center (239 Jamestowne Blvd.) or by phone (865-218-3376). All classes held at the community center require a free membership. Farragut residency is NOT required for membership. Please stop by the community center during regular hours or arrive early for class to register!
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Payment is due at the time of registration. Credit card payments (Visa, Mastercard and Discover) – whether online, in person or by phone – will incur a 2% transaction fee. Cash and check payments are also accepted.
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The Town of Farragut is not responsible for costs associated with the purchase of supplies when a class is canceled.
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All events are held at the Farragut Community Center unless otherwise noted and all league sports are held at Mayor Bob Leonard Park unless otherwise noted.
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Some events may be canceled or postponed in the event of inclement weather. Please see Farragut Parks & Rec social media (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) for updated information.
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Punch cards for community center gym programs may be purchased at the recreation office. Twenty visits are just $30, and punch cards may be shared by family or friends.
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No refunds are given for programs and classes.
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