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Ice Cream Social at Kingsport’s Dogwood Park
August 26 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a special event later this month to celebrate National Dog Day – an Ice Cream Social at Kingsport’s Dogwood Park.
The event is a great opportunity for dogs and humans alike to socialize with others, while enjoying some tasty treats from Freddy’s Frozen Custard. Free pup cups for dogs and custard for sale for the humans.
The Ice Cream Social will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on August 26 at Kingsport’s Dogwood Park (800 Granby Road).
“Everyone loves sweet treats, especially our four-legged friends, so we’re encouraging dogs of all breeds to come with their owners to Dogwood Park later this month for a relaxing and fun evening,” said Program Administrator Laura Williams.
Though the event is free, Kingsport Parks and Recreation officials are asking folks to register to know approximately how many pup cups will be needed.
To register, please visit https://bit.ly/4lcRqKK. You can also register by clicking on the CivicRec link in the Connect Kingsport app or go to www.kingsporttn.gov and click on “CivicRec,” then search for “ice cream social” in the search bar.
For information about other events, activities and programs offered by the Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department, visit www.
About Kingsport Parks and Recreation
Kingsport Parks and Recreation is improving quality of life by offering essential services and recreation opportunities for the community of the City of Kingsport. They provide facilities, programs and recreational experiences that are available to residents and visitors. Kingsport Parks and Recreation makes sure community members have places to play, get fit and stay healthy, as well as opportunities to foster new relationships and forge a connection with nature. For more information, please visit www.
About the City of Kingsport
Founded in 1917, the City of Kingsport (pop. 55,400) is located on the Tennessee-Virginia border at the crossroads of I-81 and I-26 near the geographic center of the eastern United States. The city is widely known as a planned community, designed by renowned city planner John Nolen and wrapping around the foot of Bays Mountain – a 3,750-acre park, nature preserve, planetarium and observatory. Kingsport is recognized as an International Safe Community by the National Safety Council, a Healthier Tennessee community, and won the 2009 Harvard Innovations in American Government Award for its higher education initiatives. While many city names are duplicated throughout the U.S., there’s only one Kingsport – a fact that invokes community pride, known locally as the “Kingsport Spirit.” For more information, please visit www.kingsporttn.gov.
