The grounds are open daily, 8 a.m.-dusk. Members park free. Parking fee is $5/day; yearly pass is $50. Ijams Nature Center is a nonprofit, 318-acre educational nature center for all ages, abilities and walks of life. Ijams’ mission is to encourage stewardship of the natural world by providing an urban greenspace for people to learn about and enjoy the outdoors through engaging experiences. Located
three miles from downtown Knoxville, Tenn., Ijams features 12+ miles of hiking and mixed-use trails, a public access river dock, swimming, boating, biking and more. The center offers hundreds of educational programs annually, from school field trips and off-site programs to on-site outdoor and classroom education programs, as well as special events and volunteer opportunities. During the warmer months, Ijams partners with River Sports Outfitters to provide kayak, SUP and canoe rentals on Mead's Quarry lake. Ijams also partners with Navitat Knoxville, a fun, tree-based adventure park featuring six trails of varying difficulty that boast ziplines, bridges, nets, tunnels and more. More than half of Ijams Nature Center's funding comes from donations and memberships from individuals, families, foundations and businesses. Please help Ijams continue to educate and inspire people of all ages to protect the earth now and for future generations. The Ijams grounds and trails are open every day from 8 a.m. The Visitor Center is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit Ijams.org or call 865-577-4717.
