Farmstead Museum hours: Mon – Wed: 8:30AM – 3PM | Thurs – Sat: 9AM – 4:30PM
FYI: The Observation Tower at the end of Cliffside Trail will be closed until further notice.
All pets must be placed on a 6ft visible leash at all times when at the park. No pets are allowed in the animal habitat area.
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Park After Dark

April 26 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Enjoy an evening under the stars with fun programming, guided explorations and some tasty treats from the La Abejita food truck and an ice cream truck beginning at 6 p.m. And be sure to secure your limited-edition Bays Mountain Park After Dark sticker at the gift shop.

The evening’s activities will include:

A Hike to Sentinel Point

Participants will meet at the Nature Center at 6:45 p.m. with a 7 p.m. start for a guided hike to Sentinel Point – one of Kingsport’s most iconic landmarks. This four-mile round trip journey is estimated to take up to three hours.

Limit of 15 people and participants are encouraged to wear sturdy shoes and bring water and a flashlight. Cost is $10 per person.

Barge Ride and Night at the Nature Center

Enjoy a cool evening ride around the reservoir on the park’s barge, listening to the sounds of the nearby wildlife. A unique experience will be had by everyone.

The Night at the Nature Center allows you to meet some new animal friends, interact with biofacts and enjoy a nice cup of hot chocolate. Cost is $10 per person and the events take place at 7 p.m. and again at 8 p.m.

7pm Barge Ride & 8pm Night at the Nature Center  |  7pm Night at the Nature Center & 8pm Barge Ride

 

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853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN 37660
Phone: 423.229.9447 | Fax: 423.224.2589