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 Currently,
the Collierville Park System has 11 regional or neighborhood
parks with 300 acres of parkland, 25 athletic fields, 6 miles
of existing Greenbelt trails, a community center and theater.
See what's currently showing at the Harrell Theatre. The department
consists of three divisions: Recreation & Sports, Cultural
Arts, and Maintenance Operations. The department has more
than 100,000 participants in its programs each year.
Greenbelt
System
The
Collierville Greenbelt System is operated and maintained by
the Town of Collierville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts
Department. The Greenbelt system is designed for the construction
of over 60 miles of trails and sidewalks connecting parks,
schools, neighborhoods, and commercial districts. The town
currently manages over 4-1/2 miles of trails within the corporate
limits. Designed to enhance the natural beauty of the town,
the trails run along laterals of the famous Wolf River, preserving
natural vegetation and providing protected wildlife habitats.
Whether you are a biker, walker, runner, or simply enjoy strolling
your child outdoors, the Greenbelt is within easy access for
many Collierville residents.
Construction of the new Greenbelt Trail is underway and will
run along Hwy 385 and north behind FedEx World Tech Center
to Winchester Boulevard. It will be a 12' regional trail.
H.
W. Cox Jr. Park
Located at 350 W. Powell Road, H. W. Cox Jr. Park is the centerpiece
of the Collierville Park System and includes the Collierville
Community Center and the Harrell Performing Arts Theatre.
This 60- acre park is the site of a four (4) field baseball/softball
complex with concessions, four (4) outdoor tennis courts,
two (2) playgrounds, picnic pavilion, one-mile walking trail,
and five (5) multi-purpose athletic fields with concessions.
H.W. Cox Jr. Park is the host of several major special events
each year including the Collierville Independence Day Celebration,
Business Expo, and the Collierville Antique Show and Sale.
The Collierville Community Center accommodates over 50,000
participants each year and includes five (5) meeting rooms
that available for rentals, a kitchen, two racquetball courts,
a cardiovascular fitness area, and a gymnasium. Recreation
classes covering a wide spectrum of interests are conducted
at the center. The Harrell Performing Arts Theatre is a 352-seat
theatre with a state-of-the-art sound system.
W.C. Johnson Park
Located at Wolf Ridge Drive and Johnson Park Drive this 135-acre
park is unique to the Collierville Park System because of
its proximity to the Wolf River Corridor and its 75-acres
of undisturbed wetland areas that is the home of the Peterson
Lake Nature Center.
The 60-acres that are currently developed include a five (5)
field baseball/softball complex with concessions, two lighted
multipurpose athletic fields, two lakes, playground, gazebo,
bike racks, 3/4 mile walking trail, and a major connection
with the Collierville Greenbelt System. W.C. Johnson Park
has hosted two National Baseball World Series and numerous
district, state, and regional athletic events.
Peterson Lake Nature Center and Boardwalk
Phase I of the Nature Center opened this past spring and includes
a 1,500 linear foot of elevated boardwalk and observation
area overlooking Peterson Lake. With the addition of the nature
facility and boardwalks, this park will fill a special void
within the town limits and harbor a sanctuary for the natural
environment near the Wolf River and around the 5.5-acre Peterson
Lake.
Suggs Park
A 13-acre semi-wooded park located on South Street east of
Center Street which includes two lighted baseball/softball
fields, open green space areas, restroom facilities, pavilion,
playground, and picnic areas.
Confederate Park
Located in the heart of the Historic Town Square District,
the park is the trademark of the Town. The Square features
turn of the century walkways, cast iron fences, an antiqued-styled
clock, and a charming bandstand. The office of Main Street
Collierville resides in the depot adjacent to the park.
Nikki McCray Park
Located south of Highway 72 on Harris Park Road, the park
consists of two soccer fields, pavilion, two basketball courts,
baseball/softball practice fields, playground, and a 1/2-mile
walking track.
Frank Road Tennis Courts
Located on Frank Road, the two, lighted courts are available
for year-round usage.
Estanaula Park
Located on Estanaula Trails on Byhalia Road in south Collierville,
this 9-acre neighborhood park consists of a lake and connection
with the Collierville Greenbelt System. Set to come on-line
in Fall 2000, future development includes a play structure,
walking trail, and pavilion.
Steeplechase Park
Located on Grand Steeple Drive, the 25-acre park came into
the park system in Fall 1999. The neighborhood consists of
two lakes, a 1/2 mile section of the Collierville Greenbelt
System, and a play structure.
Planter's Ridge Park
One of three new neighborhood parks to come into the parks
system in 1999, this 9-acre park is located on Collierville-Arlington
Road and includes a walking trail.
Oakmont Park
Located on Surry Oaks Drive, this 2-acre neighborhood park
includes a small pond, play structure, and connection to the
Collierville Greenbelt System.
Tara Oaks Park
Located on Gable Lane Drive, this 12.5-acre open space is
currently undeveloped.
Progress Road Park
Located in east Collierville on Progress Road, this 5-acre
site includes two recently renovated multi-purpose athletic
fields with state-of-the-art athletic lighting and playing
surface.
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The Town of Collierville
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The
Town of Collierville does not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability in
its hiring
and employment practices, or in admission to, access to,
or operation of its programs, services, and activities pursuant
to Title VI
of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 200d) and the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Pub. L 101-336.
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