ABOUT US

Maryville-Alcoa-Blount County Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission of Maryville-Alcoa-Blount County is a joint venture between the three governments as permitted by the Inter-Local Cooperation Act 12-9-101 and 11-24-101, the provision for providing recreation services. The Commission was established in 1970 and is the only joint venture of its type in Tennessee. The Commission is made up of seven members; two representing each government and one at-large elected by the six. This is an administrative board and is responsible for hiring a full time Executive director. The Commission operates under it's own by-laws and the employees are governed and protected under a personnel policy manual and job classification system. There are 20 full-time employees and several permanent part-time / seasonal part-time employees.

The Parks and Recreation Commission does not own the parks and structures, with the exception of the Administrative Office. Each government is responsible for its own capital improvements. The Parks and Recreation Commission operates and maintains those facilities.

Hours

Our Administrative Office Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 5:00 PM.

If you are unable to visit the Parks & Recreation Office during regular business hours, you may use our secure drop box located on the side of the building or on-line registration at www.parksrec.com to submit registrations and payments.

REFUND POLICY FOR PROGRAMS

Refunds may be given up to five (5) working days prior to the beginning of each program. If your cancellation causes the participation number to fall below the required class minimum, the refund will be contingent upon the vacancy being filled. After classes begin, refunds will be made for the following reasons only: 1) Illness or Injury 2) Moving from the Blount County area 3) Cancellation of the program by Parks & Rec. Refunds will be prorated according to the number of classes already held. All refunds are subject to a $5.00 administrative fee, unless the program has been cancelled by Parks & Rec. Please note that if the program is cancelled or if you choose to withdraw from the activity and you registered on-line, the on-line transaction fee is non-refundable.

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The Leon Berrong Scholarship Fund was established in 2005 to allow disadvantaged children to be able to participate in Parks & Rec. programs. Program scholarships are available for children who qualify. Please CLICK HERE to obtain program requirements and an application. All scholarship forms must be returned in person to the Parks & Rec. Administrative Office located at 316 S. Everett High Road in Maryville with required information. If you have questions, would like additional information, or would like to make a donation, please contact our office at 983-9244. Donations can be made on-line by going HERE and following the procedures to make a donation. Thank you for your support.