New park coming to Maryville thanks to land donation

Maryville receives 23-acre donation for new public park and conservation

MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A new public park is coming to Blount County after 23 acres of land were donated to the City of Maryville and the Foothills Land Conservancy. "Billy Minser Park" will be located along U.S. 321. When complete, it will feature hiking and walking trails along a scenic creek corridor that includes forests and open fields. More details about park amenities and the development timeline will be shared in the coming months. Lan…

New park coming to Maryville thanks to land donation

Maryville and Foothills Land Conservancy to open Billy Minser Park in 2025, a 23-acre space for hiking and education, honoring conservationist William Minser.

New for Blount County: Billy Minser Park - Knox TN Today

The city of Maryville and Foothills Land Conservancy (FLC) have announced the creation of Billy Minser Park, a new 23-acre public green space set to open in 2025 off U.S. 321 in Blount County. Catherine Gilreath M.D. The property for the park was donated by the late Catherine Gilreath M.D.  to create a space for public enjoyment and environmental education. The park is under a conservation easement – meaning it will be protected from development…