(0)While you may think of restaurants, outlet shops, dinner shows, go karts, arcades, and candy stores when you think of Gatlinburg, the city has even more to offer. If you’re looking for a place to get in some exercise or just have some fun with family and friends that’s a break from the norm, check out the Gatlinburg Community Center. Located next to Gatlinburg-Pittman High School and Rocky Top Sports World, the 52,000-square-foot facility features an indoor swimming pool, an eight-lane bowling center, a fitness area, a gym, and racquetball courts. It offers plenty of space and fun for both kids and adults. As you plan your Smoky Mountain getaway, consider heading over to the Gatlinburg Community Center for the day. You’ll find lots of things to do, whether you’re wanting to get fit, let the kids expend some energy, or just play around. If you’re a frequent visitor to the area, check out the annual passes and regular classes available. You’ll have something fun to look forward to for each of your visits!
INDOOR SWIMMING POOL
Open year-round, the indoor swimming pool offers a place to swim regardless of the weather. On those rainy days when you want to get out of the cabin, it’s a great way to pass the time. And at just a few dollars per day, it’s a budget-friendly way to spend the day. If your cabin doesn’t have a private pool or you don’t have access to a community pool, head over to the indoor swimming pool at the Gatlinburg Community Center!
Pool hours
September 1 – May 31
6 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Monday – Friday
10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Saturday
1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Sunday
June 1 – August 31
6 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Monday – Friday
10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Saturday
1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Sunday
Pool prices
$2 – Adults (13 years & older)
$1.50 – Retired citizens/children (over 65 and 0 – 12 years)
$30 – Adult card (25 visits)
$22.50 – Retired citizens/child card (25 visits)
$72 – Adult 6-month pass (unlimited visits)
$54 – Retired citizens/child pass (unlimited visits)
The pool center also offers swim diapers and group rates (15+ people), making it easy to spend a day splashing around when you’re in town for a retreat, reunion, or large group getaway.
BOWLING CENTER
The Bowling Center offers bumper bowling for kids, shoe rentals, and lockers at an annual fee. You can even reserve some of the lanes for kids’ birthday parties! Parties include access to one to four bowling lanes, free use of bumpers, and setup of table and chairs. What a fun way to celebrate a birthday in the Smokies!
Bowling hours
September 1 – May 31
11 a.m. – 10 p.m. | Monday – Friday
11 a.m. – 9 p.m. | Saturday
1 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Sunday
June 1 – August 31
11 a.m. – 8 p.m. | Monday – Friday
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Saturday
1 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Sunday
Bowling prices
$1.75/game – before 6 p.m.
$2/game – after 6 p.m.
$9/2 hours (with shoes) – cosmic bowling
$1.75/game (before 6 p.m.) – league bowling
$1.85/game (after 6 p.m.) – league bowling
$1.75/game – junior bowling (18 and under)
$1.75/game – retired (65 and over) & disabled
GYM & FITNESS AREA
The Tone Zone Gym offers a variety of workout options, including:
- fitness equipment
- classes: aerobics, tumbling, scuba diving, CPR, tap, swimming, yoga, Zumba, and more!
- basketball leagues
- volleyball leagues (women’s and coed)
- disc golf
- pickleball
The gym and fitness area offers reasonable prices for daily, monthly, and yearly use. It’s just $4 per day, $10 per month, $50 for six months, or $100 per year. Retired and disabled citizens can also enjoy discounted rates of $3, $7, $37.50, and $75, respectively. In the gym, you’ll find two regulation basketball courts for tournaments or pickup games. They can be used for other purposes by approval of the Recreation Department – just give them a call.
RACQUETBALL COURTS
Offering racquetball and wallyball, the courts offer hours of fun. You can bring your own gear or rent racquets and racquetballs. You can also purchase a card that is just $34 for 15 hours of play during open play and prime time. There is even a game area that features ping pong and billiards!
Racquetball Prices
$2.75/person – before 5 p.m. Monday – Friday
$3.75/person – after 5 p.m. & on weekends
$2.75/person – juniors (18 and under)
$2.75/person – retired (65 and over) & disabled citizens
$8/hour – wallyball
With so many opportunities for recreation, the Gatlinburg Community Center is ideal for those looking for something different in the Great Smoky Mountains. If you’re traveling with a group, you’ll find something for everyone to do here. After a day at the community center, head back to your Gatlinburg cabin to rest. Many of our cabins are just a short drive from downtown and the community center, keeping you near plenty of entertainment. If you’re traveling on a budget, be sure to check out our budget-friendly cabins. Between saving on the cabin and spending so little for fun at the community center, you’ll have some extra cash for picking up some souvenirs to remind you of your trip to the Smokies.
Gatlinburg Community Center 156 Proffitt Road | Gatlinburg, TN 37738 865.436.4990
More Gatlinburg Recreation
Looking for more recreation opportunities in Gatlinburg? The Recreation Department of the City of Gatlinburg is always working to provide fun for visitors and locals. Along with the 52,000-square-foot Gatlinburg Community Center, enjoy three city parks and trout fishing in the rivers and streams find in the city. The parks offer opportunities for both groups and individuals to enjoy sports and recreation in the great outdoors, from tennis and baseball to fishing and picnicking!
Mynatt Park –Located on Asbury Lane, enjoy tennis courts, a baseball field, a basketball court, a stream where kids can fish, horseshoes, a playground, picnic tables, grills, and a covered pavilion that can be rented.
Mills Park –On Mills Park Road just off Hwy 321, Mills Park features a 9-hole disc golf course, a 400-meter track, football and softball fields, a basketball court, horseshoes, a jogging trail, a playground, picnic tables, sinks and grills, and a covered pavilion available for rent.
Herbert Holt Park –Just off the Parkway, Herbert Holt Park boasts lots of fun for those who want to cast a line in the waters of the Smokies. It features a children’s fishing stream, a trout-rearing facility, and a handicap access fishing pier. You can also rent out the covered pavilion, and you’ll have access to picnic tables, sinks and grills, a playground, horseshoes, and walking trails.