McKenzie Station Splash Pad, Harmony Park Now Open

McKENZIE — McKenzie Station Splash Pad and the adjacent Harmony Park reopened Saturday, May 25 in downtown McKenzie. It is open daily 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. for children.

In the year 2022, the city earned an award from the Tennessee Municipal League Award for Small City Progress for its innovation in adding livability features to the city. Former McKenzie Mayor Jill Holland, Vice-Mayor Jessie Townes, and Councilman Bobby Young accepted the award on behalf of the city.

The city took a neglected greenspace that was the location of the first railroad depot and passenger train track in McKenzie and turned it into a splash pad reflecting the spot’s railroad history. The McKenzie Station Splash Pad has been a popular addition, especially during the summer months. Nearby, the city also established Harmony Park, which gives children a chance to explore musical skills on large outdoor percussion instruments. A covered pavilion was added in 2022 for family gatherings or for parents to wait as their children play at the splash pad.

The city was also honored in 2022 for converting an old Studibaker automobile dealership to a Farmer’s Market and restoring the Park Theatre to operations, along with restoring the former railroad depot.

The McKenzie Station Splash Pad and the Farmers Market opens May 25 and June 1 respectively. Nights on Broadway opens June 7, 7 p.m. in downtown.