Parks+and+Recreation+Areas

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The Covered Bridge Park is downtown at the historic site. The bridge was built in 1882 and is thought to be the oldest covered bridge still in use by pedestrians. Families picnic and play there along the Doe River. Across the street from the covered bridge is Edward Island Park. These parks are much used on weekends. ======



Riverside Park is along the Watauga River and has a covered pavilion and playground. Elizabethton has many ball fields in the city. I saw a Tee ball game taking place at Elizabethton Recreation Center. Many families came out to watch. Elizabethton also has its own minor league baseball team, the Elizabethton Twins, who play at Joe O'Brien field along the Watauga River. If there is anything that is NOT lacking in the city of Elizabethton, it is a wealth of outdoor recreation opportunities.