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Several Knoxville parks, zoo, still closed after flooding; county parks open

A Thomson's gazelle, similar to this one, slipped from its enclosure at the Knoxville Zoo, prompting a search of the facility. A Thomson's gazelle, similar to this one, slipped from its enclosure at the Knoxville Zoo, prompting a search of the facility.

By The Knoxville News Sentinel February 28, 2019 1 min read

Several Knoxville parks, as well as Zoo Knoxville, remain closed after last weekend’s rain and flood damage.

The playground at Tyson Park, Charter Doyle Park and ZigZag Bridge on Third Creek Greenway, west of Tyson Park, are closed until further notice, according to information from Mary Leidig, public information specialist for the city of Knoxville.

Zoo Knoxville, Chilhowee Park and The Muse also are closed until further notice, according to Leidig. Zoo Knoxville was closed because of electrical issues caused by flooding in the area.