Civic Center offers variety of activities
McMinnville Parks and Recreation is a continuously growing facility. It employees approximately 20 staff members offering a variety of activities, events and wellness and fitness programs.
Inside the Civic Center complex is a wealth of things to do including, but not limited to, basketball courts, racquetball, weight training and aerobic type classes.
The Civic Center hosts numerous sporting activities including softball, volleyball, soccer, football and basketball leagues. There is a walking program, and the McMinnville tennis association holds events and games on the indoor tennis courts.
One of the newest features to the Civic Center is Gilley Pool. After it was discovered the original pool was in need of a great deal of repairs a highly controversial new pool idea was introduced to the city. Completed in the spring of 2003, its maiden season proved to be an outstanding success.
Gilley Pool has many options including zero entry, a wading area, diving well, lap lanes, two fun slides and numerous water features. The pool is proving to be a great asset to the Civic Center.
Adjacent to the pool area is the Jungle Jym, a playground area for all ages. This area features one of many covered pavilions available for parties and picnics through the Civic Center and is open year-round. This area also features a 3/4-mile paved walking trail, outdoor lighted tennis courts and ball fields.
Parks include Riverfront Park located on Morrison Road at Westwood Bridge. This park is a trail head for the Barren Fork Greenway. It features fishing piers, boat docks, restrooms, volleyball, gazebo and pavilion.
Pepper Branch Park, located at Frank G. Clement Bridge and Barren Fork Dam. This site is also a trail head to the Greenway. It features picnic tables and benches, fishing sites, and canoe launch.
Pistole Park Soccer Complex, located on Laws Road which is off Shelbyville Road, includes seven soccer fields, picnic pavilion and lots of parking. Other parks include Ramsey Park, Rocket Park, and City Park. All of which have something unique to offer year round.
For complete information about all McMinnville Parks and Recreation activities please call 473-1212.