Lakeshore park has so much to offer the Knoxville community I don’t even know where to begin this blog post. From baseball, and soccer fields, the walking trails, and the old Lakeshore Mental Health Institute, there is plenty to talk about.

My favorite thing about this park has to be the walking trail. As a disclaimer, I will tell all of those who are not very active, like myself, this walking trail has some serious hills to put your heart, calves, and breathing to work. However, the park has some pretty sweet views, from the Tennessee River to the beautiful building that is the old Mental Health Institute (rumored to have lots of paranormal activity #spooky), to Marble Hall or any of the Pavilions around the park.

The history of the park within the city is pretty lengthy with the control of land switching between owners before the city obtained 60 acres in 1993 as a lease from the State of Tennessee. In recent years multiple, big-name donors like Pilot Flying J, the Haslam Family, and Scripps Networks Interactive, have given money to sponsor new facilities, landscaping, and other improvements to the park.

I have visited this park often in my last year in Knoxville and it has quickly come to be my favorite outdoor adventure in town. The photo attached is one I took this past fall and is my favorite little nook in the park to hang out. This nook is equipped with a park bench for when my calves are crying or maybe that’s just me.

It also provides numerous #instagramworthy picture opportunities that would spruce up your profile. Following @lakeshorepark on Instagram will also offer great scenic pictures to your feed compared to selfies your mom posts because she thinks that’s what Instagram is for… #relatable