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1st Annual Friends Update

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Monday, June 22, we gathered at the Marina for our 1st Annual Friends Update Meeting – a special evening dedicated to sharing how your generosity makes a difference at Warriors’ Path State Park. 💚

From updates by our Board of Directors to hearing from Park Manager Chris Cole about exciting projects and progress throughout the park, it was a wonderful reminder of what we can accomplish together. And of course, ice cream made the evening even sweeter! 🍦

Thank you to everyone who supports Friends of Warriors’ Path State Park through donations, volunteering, and encouragement. Your support helps us continue enhancing and preserving this special place for generations to come.

Become a Friend by donating! Remember donating to Friends of Warriors’ Path State Park guarantees your donation is directly used at Warriors’ Path.

Congrats to Carol Bowling!

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Congratulations to our incredible Board Member and Friend Carol Bowling on being named District 12-N Lion of the Decade! 🎉

This well-deserved honor recognizes Carol’s years of dedication, service, and volunteerism throughout our community. From supporting local causes to helping make Warriors’ Path State Park an even better place for everyone, Carol’s impact can be felt far and wide.

We are incredibly grateful for all she does for Kingsport, for our Park, and for the Friends of Warriors’ Path State Park organization. Please join us in congratulating Carol on this outstanding achievement! 💚👏

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Exploring the Park Just Got Easier!

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  • At Warriors’ Path State Park, our all-terrain wheelchair is available to help more people enjoy the outdoors! Whether it’s for recovery after surgery, mobility needs, or just making the day a little easier.
  • Want to stroll Duck Island with family but can’t manage the walk? We’ve got you covered. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
  • ✔️ All-terrain capable
  • ✔️ Accessibility in the Park
  • ✔️ FREE to check out (reservations required)
  • ✔️ Available at the marina
  • Call today to reserve: 423-239-8531

Lions Narnia Braille Trail Improvements & New Wardrobes!

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  • On December 4, several community partners unveiled the culmination of a two-year restoration project that refurbished and protected key components of the Lions Narnia Braille Trail of Darrell’s Dream Boundless Playground at Warriors’ Path State Park.
  • In 2023 the Kiwanis Club of Kingsport awarded Friends of Warriors’ Path State Park a $10,000 grant to rebuild one of the wardrobes on the Lions Narnia™ Braille Trail. Over the last two years, more community partners stepped in to protect Darrell’s Dream by replacing the other wardrobe.
  • Students from Kingsport’s Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) volunteered construction and hands-on labor for both of the Lions Narnia™ Trail’s Wardrobes. Thanks to TCAT and students for your partnership!
  • Additional grants from the Kingsport Lions Club and Engage Kingsport enabled the group to restore several of the life-size interactive exhibits among the eight sensory stations, including Tumnus Cave, the Beaver House, and Mr. Tumnus. Tele-Optics and Lions Club Members also helped upgrade all the wiring and repeaters for each sign’s audio. 

BEAR!!!

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A bear was recently spotted at Warriors’ Path State Park! While it’s exciting to see wildlife, remember to stay safe with these Bear Aware Tips: keep your distance, never approach cubs, and don’t run. Let’s protect both visitors and wildlife by staying mindful on the trails!

Kiwanis Grant Awarded For Boundless Playground

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Hans Kinner, a representative of the Kiwanis Northeast Tennessee Children’s Charitable Foundation, and Donna Sade, president of the Kiwanis Club of Kingsport, awarded $3,450 to Reba Barber and Mary Steadman with the Friends of Warriors Path State Park at the July 18 Kiwanis lunch meeting. The funds will be used for various repairs to Darrell’s Dream Boundless Playground that were identified recently by a third-party inspection.  We appreciate the Kiwanis Club of Kingsport for being a great supporter of Warriors’ Path and especially the Boundless Playground!

Schedule Changes for Boundless Playground

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It takes a lot of work to maintain such a great facility so please be aware of these times as you plan to visit the Playground!

Monday – April 21

Playground is open but the entry pavilion is getting a new coat of paint!

Tuesday – April 22

Playground will be CLOSED 8 am until noon for pressure washing of structure roofs.

Saturday – April 26

Playground will be CLOSED 7 am – 3 pm for annual Day of Caring with volunteers doing repairs and maintenance. Join us! Any age can help.