The Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department and Explore Oak Ridge are teaming up to host the first-ever Oak Ridge Outdoor Festival on Saturday.
The free event will be a day of fun activities at Oak Ridge parks, including disc golf, pickleball, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking and plein-air art, a press release said.
The festival is set for Saturday, June 22, from 9 a.m. to noon. There will be two sessions offered, so attendees could participate in two sessions. The first is from 9 to 10:15 a.m. and the second is from 10:45 a.m. to noon.
“All activities are geared for beginners and are free with the exception of kayak rental,” Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Director Jon Hetrick said. “The sessions will be hosted by various volunteer groups that provide recreation opportunities in Oak Ridge.”
The Outdoor Festival is designed to introduce new outdoor activities to anyone who has ever wanted to try them, the press release said. It will also allow participants to try something new that they might have been wanting to learn in a fun, low-pressure atmosphere.
The following introductory activities will be available:
- Introduction to Mountain Biking (two sessions each time slot: kids ages 6 to 12; adults ages 13+)
- Introduction to Disc Golf
- Introduction to Plein Air Art
- Introduction to Pickleball
- Introduction to Kayaking
- Introduction to Hiking with Furry Friends
- Introduction to Hiking at the University of Tennessee Arboretum (no dogs allowed)
Following the second festival session, participants can bring their proof of participation to The Greens Oak Ridge or Crafter’s Brew to see if they’re among the first to show up and receive a Commemorative Oak Ridge Outdoor Festival Pint glass, courtesy of Explore Oak Ridge, the press release said.
“We really hope people come out, enjoy food and drink specials, play some mini golf at The Greens Oak Ridge, or socialize and relax at Crafter’s Brew after,” Explore Oak Ridge President Katy Watt said.
Dogs on leashes are welcomed at both after-activity locations. As a reminder, dogs are not allowed at the session at the UT Arboretum. To sign up to participate and/or to view the program, visit oakridgetn.gov/outdoorfestival.
More information will be added as it becomes available.
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