Bays Mountain Park, located in beautiful Kingsport, Tennessee, is a 3500 acre nature preserve and the largest city owned park in the state of Tennessee. The Park features a picturesque 44 acre lake, a Nature Center with a state-of-the-art Planetarium Theater, and Animal Habitats featuring wolves, bobcats, raptors and reptiles.
Visitor Information
Please view the Frequently Asked Questions for answers to many common questions.
As part of a city upgrade, Bays Mountain Park has recently switched to a new phone system. During this transitional period, you may encounter difficulty reaching the park by phone or attempting to leave a message.
Please feel free to send us an email by visiting our contact page.
We do apologize for any inconvenience.
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Planetarium Theater
Now Showing!
The Case of the Disappearing Planet
A detective story of what is
a planet and why Pluto isn't.
Also Showing at
2 p.m. showtime:
Appalachian Skies
Show Times and Information
Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association Video about Bays Mountain Park
What's New:
Summer Positions at Bays Mountain Park
Bays Mountain Park has open positions for the Summer season. If you enjoy the outdoors and working with the public, then this is the perfect experience for you. All information about the positions available and details for applying are available by following the link below.
Application Deadline is March 16, 2012
Bags To Benches Recycle Program - Going Strong!!
Started last summer, the Bags to Benches Program has succeeded beyond what we had imagined. We owe many thanks to those who have helped by donating your extra plastic bags. Bays Mountain Park staff members, Stacy Jerrell and Melissa Keeler, have been instrumental in the success of this program.
Program Information:
In partnership with the Trex Company in Winchester, Virginia, your plastic bag donations help us to obtain new benches for the park. The benches are made from recycled wood and plastic bags.
As of Dec. 2011, your donations have resulted in 5 new benches!
What Can be Recycled:
Plastic grocery and department store bags, newspaper sleeves, dry-cleaning bags, plastic bread and produce bags, paper towel and toilet paper plastic overwrap, Ziplock bags and stretch film(no household saran wrap.)
All materials must be clean, dry and free of food residue.
Drop-Off Locations:
- Bays Mountain Park
- Civic Auditorium
- Public Library
- Renaissance Center
- Lynn View Community Center
- Allandale Mansion
- City Hall
- Chamber of Commerce
- V.O. Dobbins Center
- All Kingsport City Schools
Help keep plastic bags out of the landfills, drop off at one of these locations today.
Bays Mountain Park Host Program
Annually, from March 1 to October 31, in exchange for a complimentary camp site/RV pad, Park Hosts shall be sought to support general operations at Bays Mountain Park. Job functions consist of a variety of opportunities including greeting and assisting visitors, park maintenance, possibly conducting interpretive programs, and serving as “eyes and ears” for the facility.
Upcoming Events:
Special High Ropes Course Programs
Are you wanting to traverse the obstacles of our high ropes course but don't have a group of 10 or more?? Now is your chance!
If you would like to enjoy the thrilling experience of the Hawks Nest, we are offering special days in the coming for the general public.
January 12, February 9, and March 8
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
This is a great team building fun adventure for the whole family. You must be at least 11 years old to participate on the Hawks Nest. Spaces are limited to 16 people so call in and sign up today.
The cost is $25 per person.
If you are interested or would like to get further information please call (423)230-6357.
Events & Programs Calendar
For a complete list of programs and other special events at the Park be sure to take a look at our Calendar of Programs & Events.
