Rockwood “Brillo Miller” Sports
Complex
700 S. Chamberlain Ave. 865-245-8682
The complex has five lighted and well-maintained
softball & baseball fields. The city recently invested
in a lighted soccer field, complete with a newly
constructed concession stand and restrooms. The field is
utilized by the high school boys and girls soccer teams.
New playground equipment was recently installed and is
located near a pavilion area, ideal for picnics or
parties.
Douglas E. Wilson Community Center
700 N. Chamberlain Ave. 865-354-0434
The community center has a gymnasium where youth & adult
basketball leagues enjoy indoor basketball. The outdoor
swimming pool is used not only by the public, but also
the local swim team for competitive swimming, aerobics,
swim lessons and swim parties, all during certain months
of the year. Call the center for a more detailed
schedule. The center also has community rooms for events
such as birthday parties, quilting and bingo for the
senior citizens.
Rockwood Tennis and Ball Courts
201 S. Gateway Ave.
The city’s tennis and ball courts are located on Gateway
Avenue, the main thoroughfare through town. All the
courts were recently resurfaced and nets and goals were
replaced. The court area is one of the most visited
areas in the city. Young and old alike try out their
skills at basketball and tennis.
Rockwood Waterfront Park&
Dr. Thomas A. Fuller Boat Dock
1360 Pumphouse Road
The Dr. Thomas A. Fuller Boat Dock is a part of the 52
acre Waterfront Park bordering beautiful Watts Bar Lake,
featuring a nice parking lot, boat launching ramp,
pavilion, picnic tables, restrooms, and several floating
fishing piers and docks, including handicap accessible.
A recently awarded enhancement grant will connect the
downtown to the Rockwood Waterfront via a greenway,
including sidewalk improvements and additions, bike
lanes, pedestrian lighting and a handicap accessible
trailhead complete with restrooms at the lake. City
leaders support further development of the lake property
as an economic driver and additional recreational
opportunities for citizens and visitors.
J.B. Olinger Ballfield and Brickyard Springs Park
Area
Reese Street & Martin Luther King Avenue.
The J.B. Olinger ballfield is utilized by Rockwood youth
baseball, youth softball and high school softball. The
field doubles as a practice field when the fields in the
complex are full. The Brickyard Springs Park is adjacent
to the ballfields and features outdoor basketball
courts. The city recently added a new pavilion, grills,
and picnic tables. An annual Brickyard homecoming event
is held each year in August.
Homecoming Park
This park is in the center of downtown and includes a
covered stage, park benches, a memorial fountain and
Rockwood’s iconic clock. During festivals and bike
races, the park acts as the center of attraction for
activities, including pageants, live music and more!
Citizens are often seen in the park eating lunch,
spending time with children, taking photographs or
simply hanging out on a park bench!
