Parks and Recreation Department
500 Garfield Street - 931.473.1212
Director:Carlene Brown

Welcome to the McMinnville Parks & Recreation Department

Civic Center Complex

  • Civic Center

  • This multi-use facility is available for daily use and special group events.
    Basketball
    Tennis
    Fitness Center
    Aerobics
    Volleyball
    Ping Pong
    Lobby TV and Games
    Vending
    Raquetball
    Walking Trail
    Daily Admission:
    • $2.00 per person
    • Monthly passes available
    Hours:
    • Monday-Friday 8AM - 9PM
    • Saturday 9AM - 5PM
    • Sunday 1PM - 5PM (Jan-April)

  • Four Outdoor Tennis Courts
  • Seven Lighted Ballfields - Available for practice & tournament rental
  • Paved Walking Trail - 3/4 mile length
  • Jungle Jym Playground
Jungle Jym Playground
This community playground, located at the Civic Center Complex, provides year round fun for children of all ages. Handicapped Accessible. The pavilion is available for rentals and special events.

McMinnville Wellness and Fitness Center
Come check out the Wellness and Fitness Center (located at the Civic Center), where you will find the latest in state-of-the-art cardio theater and fitness equipment featuring: Treadmills, Elliptical Trainers, Fitness Steppers and Recumbent Bicycles. Also, 12 Individual Cybex Strength Machines, Olympic Free Weights, Benches, Cable Crossover, Smith Machine, and over 2000 lbs. of dumbbells.

Pepper Branch Park
Located at the Frank G. Clement Bridge and Barren Fork Dam, this park includes picnic tables and benches, fishing sites, canoe launch and open spaces. Pepper Branch Park is also a trailhead for the Barren Fork Greenway. Open year-round. The gazebo is available for rentals and special events.

Ramsey Park
This neighborhood park is located on Bernard Drive and includes picnic tables, picnic pavilion, playground, outdoor basketball court and large open spaces. Open year-round.

Rocket Park
Rocket Park is located off Beersheba Hwy and Cope Street. This park includes a ballfield, clubhouse/meeting room, covered picnic tables, restrooms, playground, basketball courts, tennis court and boat ramp access to the Barren Fork River. The clubhouse and ballfield are available for rentals and special events.

Pistole Park Soccer Complex
This complex includes seven soccer fields (4 lighted), picnic pavilion and 15 acres of open space. Fields and picnic pavilion are available for rental. Check out the new Banerjee Play Station for children 2-5 years old. The complex is located on Laws Road. Plenty of parking available.

Riverfront Park
Riverfront Park, located on Morrison Hwy at the Westwood Bridge, includes fishing piers, picnic area and pavilion, boat docks and ramp access, volleyball, playground and horseshoe courts. Riverfront is also a trailhead for the Barren Fork Greenway. Open year-round. The pavilion is available for rentals and special events.

More Information...
Tree City 5k
Lifeguard Certification
May Lunch and Learn
P.E.R.K.S. 2008

Gilley Pool

The Gilley Pool, McMinnville's newest attraction opens May through September. This pool features a zero entry area with a ladder slide, spray cannons, water and spray features. Two separate water slides for children and adults. For the competitive swimmer, there are 25 yard and 50 meter lanes and a 13' diving area with a three meter diving board.

Hours Of Operation:
Monday through Friday 10:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday 10:00AM - 8:00PM
Sunday 1:00PM - 6:00PM

Admission Fees
  City Resident Non-City Resident
0-5 Yrs$3.00$4.00
6-54 Yrs$4.00$5.00
55+ Yrs$3.00$4.00
Individual Season Pass$95.00$120.00
Family Season Pass$220.00$295.00

McMinnville Farmers Market
The McMinnville Farmers Market Pavilion located downtown at Market Street, is used by the Warren County Agricultural Association for the sale of locally produced, non-commercial goods. Sale days are Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from April through December. The Pavilion may also be rented by contacting the Parks and Recreation Department at 473-1212.

Barren Fork Greenway

The Barren Fork Greenway is a beautiful lineal park located along the banks of the Barren Fork River connecting Riverfront Park to Pepper Branch Park. The 12 ft. wide paved walkway may be used by walkers, joggers, bikers and roller bladers. Scenic views can be enjoyed all along the river. Two piers give access to fishing along the bank.

Team Sports Leagues

  • McMinnville Tennis Association -
    Open to all tennis players
  • Warren County Youth Baseball and Softball Association -
    Open to boys (ages 4-12) and girls (ages 4-15)
  • Warren County Babe Ruth Association -
    Open to boys (ages 13-16)
  • Warren County Youth Soccer Association -
    Open to boys and girls (ages 5-18)
  • McMinnville Swim Team -
    Open to boys and girls (ages 8-18)
  • McMinnville Indoor Soccer League -
    Open to boys and girls (ages 4 1/2-18)