Seven Islands State Birding Park

Seven Islands State Birding Park
Park entrance along Kelly Lane
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TypeTennessee State Park
Locationnear Kodak in Knox County
Coordinates35°56′46″N 83°41′31″W / 35.946°N 83.692°W / 35.946; -83.692
Area425 acres (1.72 km2)
CreatedSeptember 2013
Operated byTennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
OpenYear Around
WebsiteSeven Islands State Birding Park

Seven Islands State Birding Park is a state park in Knox County, Tennessee located east of Knoxville near Kodak along the French Broad River.[1] The park was created for birdwatching. The diverse grassland landscapes and the river create a habitat for more than 180 species of birds.

The park was opened on July 1, 2014 by state and local officials.[2][3]

  1. ^ "Seven Islands State Birding Park".
  2. ^ http://www.wbir.com/story/news/local/2014/07/02/seven-islands-becomes-a-state-park/12039155/
  3. ^ http://www.wate.com/story/23489990/gov-haslam-announces-seven-islands-to-become-state-park