Education & Youth Programming
Our parks offer many programs and outreach activities to help people connect with the outdoors. Here's a list of some of the things we offer:
For Educators
Tennessee State Parks offers exciting, relatable, and hands-on educational experiences. Learn about educational visits to a park, ranger visits to your school, and more!
Distance Learning
Learning about Tennessee’s history, ecology, geography, and more is just a few clicks away! Check out how to connect to parks virtually.
Junior Ranger Program
The Junior Ranger Program strives to give children a fresh look at the world around them! Whether it’s taking a hike or going for a swim, there many fun things to do at Tennessee’s State Parks that can help keep us happy and healthy!
Special Summer Programs
When you visit Tennessee State Parks, you’ll often see summer program schedules offered by our “SIR’s” or Seasonal Interpreter/Recreators. Interpreters are the employees responsible for planning, publicizing, and presenting the fun, interactive, and educational programs for which Tennessee State Parks are known.
Run Club
Tennessee State Parks Run Club Program is funded by the Tennessee Department of Health. The program is providing the infrastructure and the opportunity to allow children and adults the chance to enjoy State Parks in fun and healthy ways.