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Patriot Park

A city park in the Old Mill District with a half-mile walking trail past the flags of all 50 states and veterans memorials, plus the hub where every Fun Time Trolley route begins.

4.6 on Google · 3,537 reviews

Trolley info Directions Call (865) 429-7350

Trolley info opens the city’s transit page with routes, fares and hours. Most rides are $1 per boarding; drivers take exact fare only.

Details checked October 2026

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Type

City park

Passive park with veterans memorials and 50 state flags

Admission

No entry fee

Public park; trolley rides from $1 per boarding

Hours

Trolley 8 AM–midnight

March to early January; park hours not posted

Time needed

30–60 minutes

Our estimate for the trail loop and memorials

Parking

Public lot

313 spaces added with the transit center; fee not posted

Trolley

Every route starts here

10 trolley berths at the Mass Transit Center

What you’ll see

What to see at Patriot Park

Patriot Park is part memorial park, part transportation hub. Walk the half-mile trail past the state flags and veterans memorials, then catch a trolley to Dollywood, the Parkway or Gatlinburg from the transit center at the east end of the lot.

A Pigeon Forge trolley painted with a mountain mural parked at the trolley parking area, photographed in 2025
The trolley parking area
Photo: BettyJean7202959 on Wikimedia Commons (CC0)

Start here

The Fun Time Trolley Mass Transit Center

All Pigeon Forge trolley routes start and end here: North Parkway, South Parkway, Dollywood, Gatlinburg Welcome Center and Wears Valley. Most routes cost $1 per boarding, Dollywood is $2.50, and a $3 All Day Pass is sold at the transit office or in the app. Children 3 and under ride free. Trolleys run 8 AM to midnight from March through the first week of January, and 10 AM to 10 PM until early March.

RV tip: leave the tow car here and ride to Dollywood for $2.50 instead of driving the Parkway. Bring exact change; drivers can’t make change.

More to see

  • Half-mile walking trailA loop of about half a mile that passes the flags of all 50 states and several memorials to Pigeon Forge veterans.
  • Gazebo and pavilionAvailable March through October on a first-come, first-served basis; the city doesn’t take reservations.
  • Riverwalk GreenwayPatriot Park’s loop connects to the Riverwalk Greenway, which follows the river to The Island in Pigeon Forge.
  • The Old Mill next doorThe 1830 gristmill, pottery studio, General Store and restaurants of the Old Mill District are a short walk away.

City of Pigeon Forge: Patriot Park

A green Pigeon Forge Fun Time Trolley on a city street, photographed in 2024
A Fun Time TrolleyPhoto: ElToAn123 on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
The Little Pigeon River flowing past shady trees
The Little Pigeon RiverPhoto: Brian Stansberry on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.5)
The Old Mill District arch over the bridge on Old Mill Avenue, photographed in October 2023
The Old Mill District bridgePhoto: Sarah Stierch on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)
Water spilling over the Old Mill dam on the Little Pigeon River in Pigeon Forge, photographed in 2009
The mill damPhoto: Brian Stansberry on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0)

Why go

Why Patriot Park is the easiest place to start a Pigeon Forge day

Patriot Park is where Pigeon Forge honors its veterans. The city describes it as a passive park, with a walking trail of about half a mile that loops past the flags of all 50 states and several memorials to local people who served in the Armed Forces. It’s a calm place to stretch your legs in the middle of a busy town.

It’s also the center of the city’s trolley system. The Mass Transit Center at the east end of the lot added 313 public parking spaces, public restrooms and 10 trolley berths, and every route starts and ends here. For RVers, that means one place to park the tow car and ride to Dollywood, the Parkway or Gatlinburg.

The park hosts some of Pigeon Forge’s biggest free events. The Patriot Festival ran July 3–4 in 2026 with concerts and fireworks, and the city lists Winterfest lights, Fourth of July fireworks and bluegrass concerts here too. In November you can pick up the Winterfest Lights Driving Tour Guide at the transit office.

Mount Le Conte rising above TN-449 on the edge of Pigeon Forge, photographed in 2024
Mount Le Conte from TN-449
Photo: Bneu2013 on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)

Why it made our list

  • Half-mile trail past all 50 state flags
  • Memorials to Pigeon Forge veterans
  • Every Fun Time Trolley route starts here
  • Free Patriot Festival concerts and fireworks
  • Next door to The Old Mill

For RVers

Bringing the rig to Patriot Park

Buses and large vans use Patriot Park, but the city doesn’t post RV rules or parking fees. Plan to come in the tow car.

Parking at the park

The Mass Transit Center project added 313 public spaces, and The Old Mill says buses and large vans park in Patriot Park. Its FAQ also calls the area ‘overflow and paid parking,’ while the city doesn’t post a fee or RV rules. Check the signs when you arrive, and if the lot is full the city directs drivers to the Municipal Parking Lot on Teaster Lane.

Avoiding Parkway traffic

From the Parkway, turn at traffic light #7 for the Old Mill District. Coming from Veterans Blvd, Teaster Lane leads to the Old Mill District and keeps you off the busiest part of the Parkway. The city says trolley transportation from the Municipal Parking Lot to Patriot Park is free.

Trolley routes and fares

Routes: North Parkway, South Parkway, Gatlinburg Welcome Center and Wears Valley at $1 per boarding, and Dollywood at $2.50, running every 15 minutes from 30 minutes before the park opens. A $3 All Day Pass is sold at the transit office or in the app. Trolleys don’t run on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.

Pets and the trolley

Pets are not allowed on Pigeon Forge trolleys, so a dog-friendly day means driving. The city’s Patriot Park page doesn’t post a pet rule; keep dogs leashed on the trail and memorial areas, and never leave a pet in a parked vehicle while you ride.

What visitors say about Patriot Park

The visitor report card

We don’t copy other sites’ reviews, but the published scores are worth reading together. Scores checked October 29, 2026.

Google

4.6/5

3,537 reviews

Read

Tripadvisor

4.5/5

507 reviews

Read

Both sites

4.6/5

4,000+ reviews combined

Average weighted by review count. Tripadvisor reviewers score it a little lower than Google reviewers do. We couldn’t confirm Yelp’s current score, so it isn’t included.

Fun Time Trolley fares

Fun Time Trolley fares: North Pkwy $1, South Pkwy $1, Gatlinburg $1, Wears Valley $1, Dollywood $2.50, All-day pass $3$1North Pkwy$1South Pkwy$1Gatlinburg$1Wears Valley$2.50Dollywood$3All-day pass

From the City of Pigeon Forge fares page, checked October 2026. Children 3 and under ride free. Exact fare only. The Dolly’s Splash Country route is not currently in service.

Good to know

Trolley hours8 AM–midnight, March to first week of January

Winter trolley hours10 AM–10 PM, January to first week of March

Pavilion and gazeboMarch–October, first come, first served

Trolley closuresThanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Fares, hours and park details from cityofpigeonforgetn.gov, checked October 2026. Arrival times can be delayed during car shows, parades and holidays.

Know before you go

Plan your visit

Patriot Park

  • Address186 Old Mill Ave, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
  • HoursThe city doesn’t post park hours. Trolleys run daily 8 AM to midnight from March through the first week of January, and 10 AM to 10 PM from January through the first week of March. No trolley service on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
  • Phone(865) 429-7350
  • TicketsThe city lists no entry fee for the park. Trolley fares are $1 per boarding on most routes and $2.50 to Dollywood; the All Day Pass is $3. Children 3 and under ride free. Exact fare only; passes are sold at the Mass Transit office or through the mobile app.
  • Getting therePatriot Park is in the Old Mill District beside The Old Mill. From the Parkway, turn at traffic light #7. From Veterans Blvd, take Teaster Lane to the Old Mill District and skip the busiest part of the Parkway.
  • ParkingThe Mass Transit Center added 313 public spaces at the park, and buses and large vans park here. The city doesn’t post a fee or RV rules; The Old Mill calls it overflow and paid parking. If full, use the Municipal Parking Lot on Teaster Lane.
Trolley info Get directions

For the Patriot Festival, a past city plan allowed lawn chairs and blankets but not coolers, tents or umbrellas. Check the current rules before July.

Where to stay nearby

RV parks near Patriot Park

These are the Pigeon Forge-area parks we’ve written up, closest first. Drive times are estimates for a normal day; Parkway traffic can stretch them on busy evenings.

RVs parked on grassy riverside sites along the Little Pigeon River at Camp Riverslanding in Pigeon Forge
About 4 min · 1.4 mi via Old Mill Avenue

Camp Riverslanding

Private park with full-hookup sites along the Little Pigeon River, a short drive from the Old Mill end of town.

See Camp Riverslanding

Aerial view of Creekside RV Park in Pigeon Forge with the Great Smoky Mountains behind
About 8 min · 3 mi via the Parkway

Creekside RV Park

Full-hookup park off Henderson Springs Road with a seasonal pool. Closed January and February.

See Creekside

A fifth wheel on a wooded deluxe creek site at Up the Creek RV Camp
About 13 min · 5.7 mi via US-321

Up the Creek RV Camp

Wooded full-hookup sites beside a creek off Little Valley Road. No restrooms, so bring a self-contained rig.

See Up the Creek

Helpful answers

Frequently asked questions

The questions RVers ask most before pulling in.

The city doesn’t post RV parking rules for Patriot Park. The Old Mill says buses and large vans park there, and the transit center added 313 public spaces, but it’s a busy lot. Bring the tow vehicle if you can, and if the lot is full use the city’s Municipal Parking Lot on Teaster Lane, which the city lists as the trolley overflow lot.

Most routes are $1 per boarding, the Dollywood route is $2.50 and an All Day Pass is $3. Children 3 and under ride free. Drivers take exact fare only and can’t make change. Passes are sold at the Mass Transit office in Patriot Park or through the mobile app.

Walking the half-mile loop past the flags and memorials takes about 30 minutes at an easy pace. Add time if you’re combining it with The Old Mill next door or catching a trolley.

The city’s Patriot Park page doesn’t list a pet rule, so keep dogs leashed and clean up after them. Pets are not allowed on Pigeon Forge trolleys, so if your dog is with you, plan to drive rather than ride.

Yes. The Dollywood route runs from Patriot Park to Dollywood and back for $2.50 per boarding, every 15 minutes, starting 30 minutes before the park opens and running into the evening. Trolleys run until midnight through the first week of January, except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

The festival is held at Patriot Park around the Fourth of July. In 2026 it ran July 3–4 with free admission, afternoon activities, evening concerts and fireworks. The city also lists Winterfest lights, Fourth of July fireworks and bluegrass concerts at the park. Call Special Events at (865) 429-7350 for next year’s dates.

Trolleys 8 AM–midnight through early Jan

Start your day at Patriot Park

Walk the flag trail, then catch a trolley to Dollywood, the Parkway or Gatlinburg. Bring exact fare or buy a $3 All Day Pass.

Trolley routes and fares

or call (865) 429-7350

Thank you to the people behind these photos and this video. Please support them by giving their work a look. Photos: BettyJean7202959 (the trolley parking area; CC0, via Wikimedia Commons), ElToAn123 (a Fun Time Trolley; CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons), Brian Stansberry (the Little Pigeon River; CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons), Sarah Stierch (the Old Mill District bridge; CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons), Brian Stansberry (the mill dam; CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons), Bneu2013 (Mount Le Conte from TN-449; CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons); the images were resized. Video: Wandering with Dyslexia on YouTube (Patriot Park scenic walk in 4K (March 2026)). Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.

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