The City of McKenzie and the surrounding area is full of beautiful parks that are diligently maintained by Parks & Recreation staff. Our numerous parks and facilities offer recreational activities, sports, playgrounds, and green space for residents to enjoy, and we are always planning for new activities and facilities in the future.
McKenzie's Parks and Recreation Advisory Board welcomes new ideas for all the city's sports and recreation facilities.
Contact Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
If you experience any issues or have any questions about McKenzie parks, you can contact our Parks Director.
Billy Hollowell, Parks Director
Phone: (731) 415-7887
Email: billy.hollowell@cityofmckenzie.com
405 Boyd’s Landing Road
Huntingdon, TN 38344
The 1,000-acre lake, opened in June 2013, is located just outside the county seat of Huntingdon, Tennessee. It offers a wide range of water sports, fishing, boating, and nature-oriented activities.
To Boat Ramp, Fishing Pier, and Pavilion:
295 Carroll Lake Lane
McKenzie, TN 38201
Carroll Lake Golf Club:
1305 Carroll Lake Road
McKenzie, TN 38201
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Carroll Lake, located minutes from McKenzie city limits, offers excellent fishing and picnic facilities.
Located near scenic Carroll Lake is Carroll Lake Golf Course, an 18 hole course. Clubs are available and lessons are offered during scheduled times.
570 Como Street
McKenzie, TN 38201
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Call City Hall at (731) 352-2292 to reserve The Barn for your birthday party, family gathering, or other special event.
The pond is stocked with catfish, brim, and bass. TWRA stocks trout during the winter months. The pond is also home to a family of ducks; two duck feeders have been installed to promote the health of the baby ducks.
Annual Events:
11 Banner Row
McKenzie, TN 38201
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Named for the memorials that pay tribute to soldiers of Carroll County, the park, located in the central square downtown, is a place of beauty, with towering trees and peaceful park benches situated beneath old-style lamp posts amid flowers and greenery.
A central gazebo now graces the park where once a fountain stood, back when older gentlemen of the town sat and whittled, the cedar shavings from their efforts perfuming the air.
75 Triangle Circle
McKenzie, TN 38201
A little beauty goes a long way during busy days. Hillcrest Park, formerly Triangle Park, may be small but it is a welcome sight to drivers, pedestrians and residents of Main Street.
Located at North Main Street and Triangle Circle, the triangular plot of ground named Hillcrest Park was given by Mrs. H.V. Grenade, and named by Mrs. Ada Collier.
On the 13th Anniversary of the McKenzie Garden Club, on March 9, 1940, a tulip tree (the Tennessee State Tree) was planted in Hillcrest Park in memory of Mrs. Collier. The original "McKenzie Garden Club" was later divided into two clubs in January 1952 due to the large membership, thus forming the "Morning Glory Garden Club."
Ref: by Mrs. R.E. (Jenks) Steele (Elizabeth), p.462, © 1986, History of Carroll County, Carroll County '86 Tennessee Homecoming Committee, Turner Publishing Company, Paducah, KY
Mulberry Street
McKenzie, TN 38201
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Located on Mulberry Street near the VynAll plant (the old "Pajama Factory"), the city's Public Works facilities (the old National Guard Armory) and historic Webb School, Mulberry Park has an illustrious history as well. Many middle-aged citizens and baby boomers recall games played on the fields that were the city's main sports region prior to the founding of City Park.
91 E Bruce Street
McKenzie, TN 38201
Splash Pad Hours of Operation:
Sunday - Saturday, 10:00am - 8:00pm
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The McKenzie Station Splash Pad is located on the historic site of McKenzie Station's railway. The mechanical housing was built to mimic the 1927 depot located next door.
Adjacent to the splash pad is Harmony Park, celebrating the joy of music and providing an opportunity for children of all ages to explore their musical skills. The park contains multiple large outdoor musical instruments, such as drums and chimes, that visitors can interact with and play.
Throughout history, McKenzie has been home to iconic events and people. The area in and around the city is dotted with the iconic historical markers placed by the Tennessee Historical Commission, commemorating significant places in Tennessee history.
Locations in McKenzie are also listed as part of three different Tennessee driving trails:
