The June 22 Oak Ridge Outdoor Festival, sponsored by Oak Ridge Parks and Recreation, Explore Oak Ridge, and the Clinch Valley trail Alliance, will introduce participants of all ages and abilities to new activities and skill development. TCWP and the Alliance for the Oak Ridge Reservation (AFORR) will be at the Melton Lake Park waterfront near the Oak Ridge Rowing Association to provide information about the new Pellissippi Blueway.
The Festival will include two sessions for all ages and abilities in mountain biking, disc golf, plein air art, pickleball, kayaking, and hiking, one from 9 to 10:15 a.m. and one from 10:45 a.m. to noon. All activities are geared toward beginners and are free, with the exception of kayak rentals. Sign-up will be available on the Parks & Recreation website (https://orrecparks.oakridgetn.org ) and linked from the Explore Oak Ridge calendar. Most groups have a limited number of spots, so early signup is encouraged.