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
Important Note:
Effective July 1, 2010, Bays Mountain Park has made changes to program fees, rental charges and other park related pricing. The new pricing is indicated where applicable.
Please view the Frequently Asked Questions for answers to many common questions.
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Planetarium Theater
Now Showing!
IBEX:
The Search for the Edge of the Solar System
Join scientists who are investigating the boundary between our Solar System and the rest of our galaxy...
Show Times and Information
Upcoming Events:
Buy a Book and Support Bays Mountain Park Association!
September 11 & 12, 2010
In conjuction with Lora Leigh's 4th Annual Reader Appreciation Weekend, Borders and Walden Books will be helping to support the Bays Mountain Park Association. To participate, download the coupon below and use it at your local Borders or WaldenBooks bookstore on September 11th or 12th. You may also use the online promo code on the coupon to make a purchase through their website.
Bays Mountain Trail Race
September 18, 2010 at 8:30 a.m.
A challenging 15 mile loop course on the scenic trails of our spacious nature preserve. Come put yourself to the test or just be here to cheer the runners on!
StarFest 2010 - 27th Annual Bays Mountain Star Party
October 9 & 10, 2010
The Bays Mountain Astronomy Club hosts this annual event for astronomy enthusiasts of all ages. Come and enjoy an exciting weekend of presentations, displays, interaction with other amateur astronomers and, of course, nighttime observing at the Bays Mountain Observatory.
Pre-registration is required.
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.
What's New:
Long Term Strategic Plan for Bays Mountain
The leadership of Bays Mountain Park and the City of Kingsport, Tennessee, recently completed an in-depth analysis of Bays Mountain Park. Much of the study was performed with the technical assistance and design help of PROS Consulting, LLC, and Tysinger, Hampton and Partners, Inc.
Special thanks go to the many residents, park users, and community leaders for their insight and support throughout the duration of this study.
Download the Long Term Stategic Plan >>
Please note: This is a large PDF file (6.8 MB).
Ropes Courses at Bays Mountain Park
Beginning Spring 2010, work will begin on three new facilities at the park: a Junior Ropes Course, Low Course Challenge Elements and an Elevated Ropes Course.
