The town of Farragut will celebrate the opening of Phase 3 improvements to McFee Park with a party that includes food, music, games, a ribbon cutting and special events for furry friends. Festivities are 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, June 11. Guests are encouraged to park at the lower parking lot (near the fields) and walk to the new pavilion on the Great Lawn.
A three-on-three basketball tournament that begins at 8:30 a.m. is part of the fun. Visit farragutparksandrec.org/ribboncutting for more information and a link to registration, which ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 9. There will also be two free pickleball clinics at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.; no registration is required. Come try the sport that’s sweeping the nation!
Mapping out priorities is what makes large park projects, like the completion of Phase 3 improvements to McFee Park, possible. (file photo)
Dog owners are encouraged to bring their best friends to the event for special treats and activities, including a doggy “flash mob” that will be used in a social media campaign to win $25,000 for a dog park at McFee Park.
Through Dog Park Dash (dogparkdash.com), the Boyd Foundation is giving grants to communities that demonstrate their desire for a dog park through social media. To get involved, follow town of Farragut on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Share pics of your favorite pooch with the hashtag #DogParkDash2022 and mention Farragut. With the community’s help, we’ll be one step closer to a dog park at McFee Park.
McFee Park Phase 3 improvements include a Great Lawn, lighted tennis/pickleball courts, a basketball court, a special event pavilion and extended lighted walk trails.
A complete list of Grand Opening activities is available at farragutparksandrec.org/ribboncutting. For more information, call 865-218-3376.
Town of Farragut marketing and public relations coordinator Wendy Smith is your reliable Farragut insider.