Kingsport cuts ribbon on Fox Den Playground at Bays Mountain

Kingsport officials cut the ribbon on the Fox Den Playground, a new playground for children with all abilities at Bays Mountain Parks. More than 100 city officials, park supporters, children, and family members attended the event. Located next to the Herpetarium, the Fox Den Playground is approximately one quarter-acre in size. Features include multiple climbing structures and slides, such as a Timber Tower, Log Jam, Songbird, Log Pile and Log Steppers. Development on the Fox Den Playground began more than five years ago with the idea coming from David and Brenda Fox – two long-time supporters of Bays Mountain Park. The Kingsport couple championed this project in memory of their son Parker, who passed away in 2020 at the age of 25. The majority of the $940,000 cost for the playspace was raised through private donations.