ONCE YOU ARRIVE

Its time for the fun to begin!  So much to see... so much to do!

A few suggestions now will go a long way toward making your stay more comfortable once you arrive.

Welcome Centers
Gatlinburg operates three Welcome Centers to help you in getting oriented to our mountain town.  Each has friendly people, clean restrooms, and go the extra mile in getting you oriented and comfortable while getting around Gatlinburg.

The primary center is situated on lushly forested highway 441/321 that follows the river between Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.  Good signage, a marked exit and plenty of free parking make it easy to stop in, where you will find two information desks: one for the city and another for the national park.  Each desk is staffed with professional information specialists armed with literature and suggestions on everything from restaurants and attractions to hiking or driving trails.

Features include

  • PARK & RIDE – park your car for free and hop aboard the Gatlinburg Trolley to ride into town.
  • NATIONAL PARK BOOKSTORE – The non-profit Great Smoky Mountains Association staffs the Park’s information desk as well as the complete bookstore and gift shop of park-related items.
  • MADE IN GATLINBURG STORE – This popular one-stop shop features the handicraft of over sixty Gatlinburg artisans, ideal for peaking interest in products befitting the store’s name.
  • FISHING LICENSE & ALL DAY TROLLEY PASS SALES – You can purchase your fishing license for Gatlinburg and/or the National Park while you’re here, along with information on regulations of each locale.  Additionally, pick up a pass (see Trolley section) that will get you around town unlimited times for only two dollars a day.

Two additional Welcome Centers are located in downtown Gatlinburg, each near the City-operated parking garages at Traffic Lights #3 and #5.

  • PARKWAY WELCOME CENTER at #3 contains another complete National Park bookstore in addition to City brochures and All Day Trolley Pass sales.
  • AQUARIUM WELCOME CENTER at #5 on Ripley’s Aquarium Plaza is another convenient, staffed rest and information stop that sits just above Gatlinburg’s Mass Transit Center, where every trolley departs from.  It houses a display entitled “They Built This City on Arts & Crafts” that tells the story of early life in the Smokies.

Finally, the historic OGLE CABIN can be found on the northeast corner of the Parkway at Traffic Light #6.  This 201 year old one-room cabin is the home of Gatlinburg’s first settler, and is open at no charge to the public from Memorial Day through October.

Special Note
Some timeshare companies have established sales/solicitation-oriented “Visitor Information” booths along the Parkway whereby personnel may call out to passersby with varying offers of money, show tickets, etc.  We apologize for any intrusion this may be upon your otherwise leisurely stroll through Gatlinburg.  Be assured that you’ll be made to feel only welcomed and comfortable at any of Gatlinburg’s three Welcome Centers.

Visitor Information Channel
Take a leisurely visual tour of Gatlinburg’s shops, restaurants and attractions from the comfort of your room!  WGAT-TV Channel 69 is available 24/7on your cable TV and provides plenty of suggestions and event programming to help you in deciding what to do next in Gatlinburg!

Take the Trolley
Gatlinburg is known as a “walking community,” and rightfully so.  The Downtown Parkway district is home to over 500 attractions, restaurants and unique shops.  Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community is another great shopping district that is covered by the Gatlinburg Trolley.  Two free Park & Ride parking lots make getting around town a breeze.  Park for free – Ride the Trolley!  The new All Day Trolley Pass allows riders to board all but the tan and pink trolley routes unlimited times for only two dollars a day and is on sale at the three City Welcome Centers and numerous lodging properties.
Download the trolley map.

Community Center for Everyone
Gatlinburg Community Center is an all-purpose exercise and activity center that features swimming, racquetball, bowling, fitness center and other programs for the visitor.  Nearby tennis courts, Frisbee golf, track and a skateboard park add to the sports enthusiast’s checklist of amenities.

THE GATLINBURG COMMUNITY CENTER is located on Mills Park Road, just off Highway 321 near Gatlinburg Pittman High School. The phone number is 865-436-4990, the fax number is 865-430-1390, and you can contact us at our e-mail address: gatrec@ci.gatlinburg.tn.us


COMMUNITY CENTER HOURS

  Sep. - May Jun. - Aug.
Monday - Friday
   Pool & Tone Zone 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. 6 a.m. - 8 p.m.
   Rest Of Building 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Noon - 6 p.m.

Pool Closes 30 Min. Before Rest of Building

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:  

Indoor Swimming Pool

Hours of Operation

September 1 - May 31
Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m. - 8 p.m.

June 1 - August 31
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.

The pool closes 1/2 hour before the Community Center.

Water Exercise
Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 11 a.m. to 12 noon. $0.25 plus pool admission
Tuesday & Thursday - 6:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. $0.25 plus pool admission

  • Adults (13 years & older) - $2.00
  • Retired Citizens/Child (over 65 & 4-12 years) - $1.50
  • Adult Card - 25 visits - $30.00
  • Retired Citizens/Child Card - 25 visits - $22.50
  • Adult 6 month pass - unlimited visits - $72.00
  • Retired Citizen/Child pass - unlimited visits - $54.00
  • Swim Diapers - $1.00 each
  • Group Rates — Must have prior approval of our staff at least 48 hours in advance. Groups must consist of at least 15 persons; and person in charge of group makes one payment for entire group.
  • Adults (ages 13-65) $1.75
  • Children (ages 0-12) $1.25
  • Senior Adults (65+) $1.25

Pool Rules

  • All swimmers must wear appropriate attire.
  • All swimmers must shower before entering the pool.
  • Children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Children under 3 years of age must wear rubber pants or "swim" diapers. No disposable diapers.
  • No food, drinks, gum or glass allowed in pool area.
  • No running or horseplay in pool area.
  • No misuse of equipment. Restitution will be required.
  • One person at a time on diving board. ONE BOUNCE ONLY.
  • Make sure area is clear before you dive. Swim to ladder to exit.
  • Floats, balls or foreign objects allowed at lifeguard's discretion only.
  • No diving or jumping from starting blocks without permission of lifeguard.
  • No diving in shallow water. No flips or back dives off side of the pool.
  • Only lap swimmers allowed in lap lanes.
  • Once you leave the locker room, you must pay to re-enter the pool.
  • No one allowed outside pool area in swim suit.
  • Although lifeguards are on duty, parents are responsible for the safe behavior of their children.
  • In case of fecal accident, the pool will close for a minimum of six (6) hours.
  • Anyone not following the rules or lifeguards requests, may be suspended from all City Recreational facilities/activities.

Bowling

LEAGUES - Monday through Wednesday evenings, beginning in November
REDHEAD - every Friday evening
TOURNAMENTS - specialty tournaments, twice monthly on Saturday evenings

Bowling Prices

  • Before 6:00 p.m. - $1.75/game
  • After 6:00 p.m. - $2.00/game
  • Bumper Bowling - additional $.50/game
  • League Bowling - before 6:00 p.m. - $1.75/game
  • League Bowling - after 6:00 p.m. - $1.85/game
  • Junior (18 & below)/Retired Citizen (65 & over)/Disabled - $1.75/game/anytime
  • Shoe Rental - $1.14/pair + tax = $1.25
  • Lockers - annual - $18.26 + tax = $19.99

Open Bowling

  • Adult Card - 25 games - $30.00
  • Retired Citizens/Child Card - 25 games - $26.25
  • Group Rates - Must have prior approval by our staff at least 48 hours in advance. Groups must consist of at least 15 persons; and person in charge of group makes one payment for entire group. $1.50 per game. Shoe Rental $1.25

Racquetball

LEAGUES - mornings and evenings
TOURNAMENT - Mountain Madness, USRA sanctioned, 2nd weekend in December

Racquetball Hourly Prices

  • Non-prime (before 5:00 p.m./M-F) - $2.75 per person
  • Prime Time (after 5:00 p.m. & weekends) - $3.75 per person
  • Juniors (18 & below)/retired citizens (65 & over)/disabled - $2.75/anytime
  • Wallyball (ball/net included) - $8.00 per hour
  • Racquetball Card - Prime Time - Open Play - 15 hours - $34.00
  • Racquetballs - $3.20 per can plus tax = $3.50
  • Racquet Rental - $1.14 per hour plus tax = $1.25
  • Ping Pong - $0.25/ball
  • Billards - $1.00/30 minutes

Gymnasium

Leagues offered at the Community Center

  • 3 on 3 Basketball
  • 5 on 5 Basketball
  • 4 on 4 Coed Volleyball
  • Women's Volleyball

Gymnasium Rules

  • Any expression of physical or verbal abuse to any staff member or user of facility will result in automatic suspension and/or legal action.
  • Everyone must wear non-marking tennis shoes. No street shoes.
  • No misuse of equipment - restitution will be required.
  • No touching or grabbing rims allowed - automatic two week suspension.
  • No food, drink, smoking or tobacco products allowed in gym.
  • No full court play without prior permission.
  • No profanity.
  • No spitting - automatic two week suspension.
  • Junior goals are only for children 11 years old and younger.
  • No one may leave the gym without a shirt.
  • Any violation of the rules or directives by staff members may result in suspension from Recreation facilities and/or activities. Once you are suspended, you lose the privilege of using the Recreation facilities at the Community Center, City Parks, etc., (including league play at all locations) for the duration of the suspension.

Tone Zone

Tone Zone is a small multi-purpose workout (fitness) area.

Tone Zone Prices

  • Daily - $4.00
  • 6-Months - $50.00
  • Monthly - $10.00
  • Yearly - $100.00

Retired Citizen/Disabled Citizens Rates

  • Daily - $3.00
  • 6-Months - 37.50
  • Monthly - $7.00
  • Yearly - $75.00

Aerobics

Classes - Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 9 a.m.-10 a.m.

Aerobics Prices
  • Daily cost - $3.00
  • Yearly cost - $270.00
  • Booklet $25.00 per 12 tickets
Retired Citizen / Disabled Citizen Rates
  • Daily cost - $2.25
  • Yearly cost - $202.50
  • Booklet - $18.75

Classes

  • Adult CPR, Child and Infant CPR, Standard First Aid
  • Line Dancing
  • Scuba
  • Clogging
  • Tumbling
  • Karate

Special Events

East Tennessee District Senior Games – For more information please call (865) 436-4990.

Day of Play Passes - For kids ages 8-13, available any weekday that school is not in session from 8 am - 5 p.m. $8.00 per day.

Tennis Programs

TOURNAMENTS
Three USTA sanctioned tournaments are sponsored by the City of Gatlinburg and held on six hard courts at Mynatt Park.

Junior Tournaments - Tennessee Junior Spring Tournament for Boys and Girls

  • Singles for ages 12-14-16
  • Held the first weekend in May

Gatlinburg Junior Championship for Boys and Girls

  • Singles for ages 12-18
  • Held July 4th weekend

Adult Tournaments - Gatlinburg Hard Courts Tennis Championship

  • Men and Women Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles
  • Divisions: Open, 30 & 35, 40 & 45, 50 & 55
  • Held the last weekend in August

TENNIS LEAGUES
Leagues are played three nights per week at the Mynatt Park tennis courts.

  • Monday Men's League
  • Tuesday Women's League
  • Thursday Mixed Doubles League

CLINICS
Clinics, semi-private and private lessons are available and are given by USPTR certified teaching professional with 25 years teaching experience.

For more information about tennis in Gatlinburg, please call Jim Mayfield at (865) 436-3389.