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About Karns Lions Pool

Season opens Saturday May 24, 2025. 


Karns Lions Pool is a privately owned non-profit community pool open to the public. We sell daily admission, multi-visit punch cards and season passes. A pergola is available for rent during regular hours. The pool may be reserved for private parties Tu-Su 6:30-8:30pm. 


  • Monday 10am-6pm
  • Tuesday 10am-6pm
  • Wednesday 10am-6pm
  • Thursday 10am-6pm
  • Friday 10am-6pm
  • Saturday 10am-6pm
  • Sunday 1pm-6pm


**The pool will close early at 5pm on Fri/Sat June 27 & 28 to allow setup for our Shrimp Boil fundraiser both evenings. 


We expect the pool to close for the 2025 season on Aug 7 when Knox County Schools resume session. We may open for one final weekend Aug 9-10. Subject to change. 


Check Facebook on bad weather days for updates on hours. 


Features:

  • Accessibility: The pool includes a ramp with handrails for easy access. A pool wheelchair is available for assistance entering the pool. 
  • Seating: Picnic tables are available, and guests are welcome to bring their own camping or lounge chairs. Canopies up to 10'x10' are also permitted along the fence (one per group). 
  • We provide ring floats (free). Check rules for customer owned floats. 
  • Concession Stand (menu). 
  • The pool has a gunite surface with a fine grit to enhance safety by preventing slips. However, the texture may be rough on sensitive skin; we recommend water shoes or socks for young children during extended play.


Location:

6618 Beaver Ridge Rd, Knoxville, TN 37931


Contact:

(865) 691-2947 

(Voicemail is not monitored off-season or outside regular pool hours)


Daycares and summer camps can make group reservations. 


All rules must be followed. 


2025 Pool Pricing

Pool & Spashpad Admission

CASH IS KING AND STAYS LOCAL! A 3% surcharge will be added to all credit card transactions (dip/swipe/tap). This includes concessions.  

Minimum $8 purchase to use a credit card. 


***NO  DEBIT CARDS or pre-paid/gift cards** will be accepted (even if processed as credit). 


Daily Admission Cash Price (+3% credit card service fee)

Adults 12 and older:  $8.00 cash, $8.24 credit
Military & Senior 55+: $7.00 cash, $7.21 credit - (with ID)
Children 3 thru 11:  $4.00 cash, $4.12 credit
Children 2 and younger:  Free with a paid adult


10-Visit Punch Cards Cash Price ( +3% credit card service fee)

Adults 12+:  $75 cash, $77.25 credit

Children 3-11:  $37.50 cash, $38.62 credit 

(punch cards can be shared within a group by making multiple punches in a visit)


Season Passes - Must be members of same household 

Cash Price (+3% credit card service fee)

1 person - $125  cash, $128.75 credit 

2 people - $200  cash, $206.00 credit 

3 people - $250  cash, $257.50 credit

4 people - $290  cash, $298.70 credit 

5 people - $330 cash, $339.90 credit 

6 people - $370 cash, $381.10 credit 

7 people - $415 cash, $427.45 credit 

Additional persons above 7 - $45 cash ($46.35 credit) per person


*Children under 12 MUST be accompanied by someone at least 16 years old. 

Buy Your 2025 Season Passes and Punch Cards Online

Our online store accepts debit cards, credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Cash App payments. 


A convenience fee not greater than our cost of acceptance is added to online purchases. 

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party Reservation Types

Private After Hours Parties

Availability: Tue-Sun 6:30-8:30pm, May 24 - July 29, 2025. The first few days of August *may* be made available in late July. 


Party Pricing for 2025: Based on all attendees, not just swimmers

Cash Price

  • Up to 30 people:  $300
  • 31 to 75 people:  $400
  • 76 to 100 people:  $500
  • 101 to 150 people:  $600
  • 151 to 200 people:  $700 
  • Over 200 people:  $800

A 3% convenience fee applies to all credit card & online transactions, including online. 

No debit cards accepted in-person at the pool due to legal restrictions, but can be used online.


Lifeguards will be staffed at the appropriate number per party size as required by the health department. If your party size becomes larger than originally planned, you must let us know in advance and pay the difference. All safety rules will be enforced. 


Food and Decor Guidelines:

  • Outside food and drink are permitted, but no cans, glass (including serving dishes), or alcohol. Having alcohol will result in immediate termination of the party with no refund.
  • The concession stand is not open during parties.
  • No confetti or water balloons. 
  • No tape of any kind. Please use string and clips to hang any banners or decorations. 


Setup can begin around 6:15 PM after lifeguards finish cleaning. A Karns Lions Club volunteer will be on site during your party. 


Booking and Cancellation:

  • Book online at least 1 week in advance or in-person during regular pool hours. 
  • No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of the reserved date.
  • Weather related cancellations: Consult with a pool manager by 5pm on the day of your party to receive a refund. No refunds will be issued if you choose to proceed and the party is affected by weather. Management also reserves the right to cancel for severe weather. 

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Pergola Reservations During Regular Hours

Reserve our NEW 10x20 covered pergola with two picnic tables for your exclusive use. 


Available May 31-Aug 10, 2025

  • Mon-Sat 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm
  • Sunday 2pm-5pm


Pricing for 2025

  • $75 cash price

A 3% convenience fee applies to credit card transaction, including online. No debit cards accepted in-person at the pool due to legal restrictions, but can be accepted online.


During Your Event:

  • Regular admission fees still apply for all attendees. Consider purchasing a 10-visit punch card for discounted and easier entry.
  • The pergola is reserved exclusively for your use during the 3-hour slot. You may arrive at the pool early or stay later, but the pergola access is limited to your booked time only. 
  • You may rent both time slots and occupy the pergola from 10am-5pm.
  • Outside food and drink are permitted, but please no cans, glass, or alcohol.
  •  For smoother entry, please bring a list of guests whose admission you'll cover. Our gate staff will check this list as guests arrive. Guests not on the list will need to pay their own admission.
  • No tape of any kind. Please use string and clips to hang any banners or decorations. No confetti or water balloons. 


Booking and Cancellation:

  • Book online at least 1 week in advance. You may book in-person during regular hours.
  • Cancellations can't be made online within 2 weeks of the reserved date. You may contact the pool directly to cancel or reschedule up to 48 hours before your booking.
  • Full refunds are issued if the pool closes for severe weather before your reserved time (check our Facebook for updates). 


Small Canopy Rental Option

 A smaller 10'x10' canopy will be available each day, first-come, first-served. Cash price is $25 (+3% credit card service fee). Not available to pre-book. No tables included. 

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Make Your Reservations Online

You may add yourself to a wait list if your preferred time isn't available (be sure to list the time as 6:30-8:30p for private parties and 10a-1p or 2p-5p for pergola).

Note: once a person has added a time to their cart, it will appear as unavailable to others. If not purchased within 10 minutes, it will become available again.

Pool SAFETY & COURTESY Rules

  • Follow all instructions from lifeguards, pool employees, or Karns Lions Club volunteers. If you refuse to follow instructions, you may be asked to leave (no refund). 
  • Outside food and drink is allowed. 
  • NO glass or cans. Glass shatters and cuts bare feet. Pull top tabs from cans cut feet and also end up in our skimmers. Flattened cans in grass cut bare feet. Cans left in grass may be missed and mowed over, spraying the area with metal shards. Again, bare feet. 
  • No alcohol. No exceptions. 
  • We reserve the right to check all coolers for compliance with rules. 
  • Small doughnut floats allowed up to 3 feet in diameter (you may use ours for free). No floats with confetti inside.  No oversize or lounge floats (mesh loungers included) - they present a safety hazard for children swimming underwater and obstruct lifeguard views.  Baby and toddler floats are allowed, with the exception of baby neck ring floats. Float usage may be limited at the discretion of pool managers or lifeguards on crowded days.  
  • Only 1 person on each diving board at a time. 
  • Only one bounce on board. 
  • You may jump or dive off the board only after previous person has reached the edge of the pool. 
  • Adults may not catch children from diving board.
  • Exit the deep end after your turn on the board. No hanging out in the deep end.  No sitting on the edges of deep end. This is a health code regulation. 
  • No hanging on divider ropes. 
  • No swimmies (water wings) on diving board or slides. You may use life jackets with a crotch safety strap to prevent pulling over head.  Puddle jumpers that buckle across chest OK on slide only (not diving board).
  • No goggles when using the slide or diving board. 
  • No chicken fight games with anyone sitting on your shoulders. 
  • No running or horseplay.
  • No loud music. 
  • No swearing or cursing.
  • Ensure the gate to the splash pad area closes after entry or exit.
  • Swimwear must be appropriate for a family pool. 
  • No smoking/vaping inside the pool area. There is a designated smoking spot in front of the building. 
  • The pool will be evacuated if thunder or lightning are detected nearby and will remain closed for 30 minutes after the last detection. Did you know electrical charges can linger in clouds for 30 minutes? Lightening can also travel up to 25 miles. It isn't safe to remain in open spaces.  It's safest to  shelter indoors or in a vehicle. The playground is also not safe when lightening is nearby.
  • Do not urinate or defecate in the pool. Swim diapers are required for those who need them and are available for purchase at the concession stand.
  • Only ADA service animals are permitted within the pool area. No emotional support animals.
  • Picnic tables are to be shared and can't be claimed for private events or as a place to keep your stuff all day preventing access to others while you're in the water. 
  • For birthday parties during regular hours, feel free to set up a blanket or your own canopy (maximum 10x10, 1 per group) in a grassy area along the fence. A pergola with tables can be reserved for a fee of $75. 
  • Clean up after yourself. Don't leave trash on the ground. 

Daycares & Summer Camps

Daycares and summer camps may schedule trips to the Karns Pool. Please text Karen at 865-216-5437 for more information and to reserve dates and times. 

ways to contibute to upkeep of the pool and playground

Your generous donation helps maintain this non-profit community pool for the next generation.  We are solely funded by pool admission/concession sales and charitable donations. 

You can contribute via the PayPal link below or use our GoFundMe. 


Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

Location

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6618 Beaver Ridge Road, Knoxville, Tennessee 37931, United States

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