Open dawn to dark, except when scheduled for events.
Boat Yard Riverfront Park
Boat Yard Riverfront Park is a 19 acre community park, located along the Holston River, with many recreation components.
Park Amenities:
- Access to the Kingsport Greenbelt
- Swinging bridge connecting to Long Island
- Grills
- Bike racks
- 2 boat ramps
- Children’s playground
- Fishing piers
- Flatboat replica
- Historic markers
- Park benches
- 2 42′ x 26′ picnic tables
- Public restrooms (or port-o-lets in off season)
- Picnic shelter (may be rented online)
- Water fountains
- Pet Friendly
Nesting Baltimore orioles are often seen here in the spring and summer months.
You can find more information on the Kingsport Birding Trail at this link.
Park features close at dark, but fishing is permitted until 11:00 PM.
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Boat Yard Riverfront Park FAQ's
Which parks have picnic shelters that may be reserved?
The following parks have picnic shelters that may be reserved: Borden Park, Riverview Park, Greenbelt, Miracle Field, Boatyard/Riverfront Park, Preston Forest Park, Riverwalk Park, Rotary Park, and Rotherwood Park. The Gazebo at Glen Bruce Park may also be rented. Some shelters are fee based and others are a first come/first serve basis. Please call 423-229-9457 for more information.
