Open dawn to dark, except when scheduled for events.
Boatyard-Riverfront Park
Boatyard Riverfront Park is a 19 acre community park, located along the Holston River, with many recreation components.
Access to the Kingsport Greenbelt, barbecue grills, bicycle racks, 2 boat ramps, a children’s playground, fishing piers, a flatboat replica, historic markers, park benches, two 42′ x 26′ picnic shelters with picnic tables, picnic tables, public restrooms and/or portolets (off season), a swinging bridge connecting to Long Island, and water fountains are also available at the park.
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.
The Park features include:
- Birding
- Boat Access
- Fishing
- Grills
- Picnic Shelters/ Pavilions
- Picnic Tables
- Rental Features
- Restrooms
- Walking Trails
Boatyard-Riverfront Park Places
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Boatyard-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.
