The first annual Spring Into Parks event hosted by THRIVE Knoxville was held on Sunday.

Over 70 volunteers showed up to perform maintenance and cleanup at Young’s Park, Auld Park, and the new Paws and Pals Dog park. 13 new trees were planted at Paws and Pals Dog Park as well as new signs provided and installed, several sheds and playground equipment received a new coat of paint, and 205 bags of leaves were raked from the ground and sent to the landfill. Volunteers were provided with a picnic dinner, with the KNIA/KRLS Big Red Radio playing music and making announcements throughout the day.