: : World's Fair Park : : Knoxville, TN : :

Walks through the World's Fair Park
HGTV Walk The HGTV Walk is located immediately north of the Court of Flags Fountain and serves as the north entry to the park. The walk, donated by Home & Garden Network to commemorate its tenth anniversary in Knoxville, consists of dual paths leadingn through an assortment of flowers, shrubs and trees, providing a setting where people can stroll casually. Benches are provided, to allow visitors to rest in a relaxed atmosphere and observe the features of the area. This site will serve as the home of the annual Talahi Garden Plant Sale sponsored by the Knoxville Garden Club.	Sergei Rachmaninoff Walk The Rachmaninoff Statue is the focus of this walk, which commemorates the composer/performer’s last public performance held at the University of Tennessee on February 17, 1943. The statue is a bronze casting sculpted by Russian artist, Victor Bokarev. Featuring a semi-circle of Tennessee marble clad benches; visitors can observe the statue in a relaxed setting against a background of rhododendron and hemlock. The statue was provided by contributions from local donors and the City of Knoxville.	Lawn and Water Walks Paved, handicapped accessible walkways are provided throughout the park, allowing visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of the area. The walks continue in and around the Festival and Performance Lawns, the stream, and the lake. They provide a north-south greenway to connect the park to the riverfront. Joggers, walkers or the casual stroller can enjoy the scenery and water features throughout the park from the walks.