Programs
The City of Pigeon Forge Department of Parks and Recreation prides itself on its many programs that are offered for all ages.
We are always open to new ideas, please contact us if you have a great program idea that you would like to see. For information regarding any of the programs please contact the Pigeon Forge Community Center Front Desk at 865-429-7373
J.O.Y. Club
This free program meets in the meeting room at
the Pigeon Forge Community Center the first Friday of every month. J.O.Y.
Club is for adults ages 50 and up and begins at 10:30 a.m. with lunch
served at 11:30 a.m. All you need to bring is a covered dish and a smile!
Free Potluck Lunch and Bingo Games!
After School Programs
The Pigeon Forge Community Center program staff offers two different after school programs.
Elementary age:
This program is a structured program that is held everyday after school (day camps are usually available on days school is scheduled out). The kids are dropped off at the community center via school bus. When they arrive they are given a snack and then a time for homework and tutoring. Once homework is done the kids participate in a variety of activities from arts and crafts to bowling and swimming.
Middle School and High School age:
This program is a voluntary program for the student that come to the community center after school each day. The students are offered a homework area and a variety of activities are offered on a daily basis. These activities include but are not limited to: football, ultimate frisbee, dodgeball, basketball, and kickball.
Special Events
Halloween
The Halloween
Spooktacular is a yearly, one-day event that takes place the week of Halloween.
This event is a safe alternative for families to go Trick or Treating. This
non-scary event is a FREE event and has grown to over 4,000 participants the
past few years. Vendors from the Pigeon Forge Community set up fun, and
sometimes interactive displays, and hand out candy.
Christmas
Dec.
7th, 2023 - Pigeon Forge Parks and Recreation, Pigeon Forge Special
Events Dept., and Pigeon Forge High School all team up for our annual Community
Christmas Night. You'll be swept off your feet with live performances, games,
scrumptious goodies, and even a meet and greet with the big guy himself, Santa
Claus. Get ready to capture the most unforgettable moments of a truly magical
Christmas celebration. This winter wonderland is open to all, completely free
of charge!
Program Staff:
Program Supervisor: Austin McCarter
Contact Information: 865-429-7373 x23
Email: amccarter@cityofpigeonforgetn.gov
Program Supervisor: Daniel Barnhart
Contact Information: 865-429-7373 x26
Email: daniel.barnhart@cityofpigeonforgetn.gov