The Parks and Recreation Commission of Maryville-Alcoa-Blount County is a joint venture between the three governments as permitted by the Inter-Local Cooperation Act 12-9-101 and 11-24-101, the provision for providing recreation services. The Commission was established in 1970 and is the only joint venture of its type in Tennessee. The Commission is made up of seven members; two representing each government and one at-large elected by the six. This is an administrative board and is responsible for hiring a full time Executive director.
The Parks and Recreation Commission does not own the parks and structures, with the exception of the Administrative Office. Each government is responsible for its own capital improvements. The Parks and Recreation Commission operates and maintains those facilities.
