Ijams Nature Center

Ijams Nature Center is a 300-acre urban greenspace, where people of all ages can hike, bike, learn, explore, or simply enjoy nature in Knoxville, TN.

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    (865) 577-4717

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    ijams.org

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  • Type

    Hiking Trail

Address

2915 Island Home Ave Knoxville , TN 37920 United States

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Jessica Kortz

This is my favorite spot for trail running in all of Knoxville. The river walk is gorgeous and don't forget about the trails around Mead 's Quarry and Ross Quarry. Miles and miles to explore

Krissa Swain Randolph

The crew is awesome - they really help you get the most from your visit. Great place for kids' birthday parties - they'll customize the event for your gang.

Brandon Roberts

Amazing local garden and reserve , and nice Owlology class !

Robert Kelso

Ijam's Nature Center 10 miles to the east of Knoxville dentist Robert M Kelso DDS

Michael P. Dotson

Great spot for trail running or biking . One of the best parks for mountain biking in Knoxville.

Letty Jackzon

Me and my husband greg matthews, absolutely love this place!!!! Beautiful

Jason Clark

Nice trails and access to the Wil Skelton greenway. One of Knoxville's treasures.

Lauren

Great place to hang out during the day and enjoy nature.

Diane Wonch

This is a wonderful jewel in the middle of a great city .

Christine Ha

Trail for a run or easy hike . River & quarry. 🌳

Scott Jones

Great hiking trails !!

Letty Jackzon

I love the water!!!

Meg Kinlaw

Beautiful place to get engaged. :-)

Kat Hostetler

Very nice place

Brandi Wilson

Awesome free place to go for a walk!

Kat Boling

Have a picnic !

Erin T

Great hiking Trails

Jonathan Patrick

Become a member. Very inexpensive .

Paul Bryson

Buy some coffee .

Conrad Honicker

I wouldn't swim here too much. Just be careful. They're starting to bust people for it.

Tanner Jessel

Stay away from the geese. They are mean and hiss.

Andrew Wiseman

It's naturey

Mike Callahan

Check out the boardwalk.

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8.2
Trail
mead's quarry

Great place to go for a hike. Part if ijams nature center. Also boats for rent, and 3 afternoons/evenings, the beer market has a tent selling beer. How awesome! - Lisa Chassy Skelley

7.2
Trail
Ten Mile Creek Greenway

Great place to walk/run/bike! Beware of flooded areas after rains, though! - Mel

8.5
Trail
Cherokee Boulvard's Running Trail

Pretty good running trail, although it can be crowded. - David Howland

Lake
Mead's Quarry Lake

A great place for a sunrise hike! They have a nice mix of long and short trails, with a connector to the South Loop. - Joseph Bradley

9.2
Plaza
Market Square

I find myself finishing up a coffee procured in some fine downtown establishment every time I come through Knoxville. Great place to relax. The farmers market on Saturdays is fantastic. - Ariel Welch

7.8
Preserve
Forks of the River WMA

Outside loop is over 6 miles! Lots of mulberries for snacks! - Leo Knight