Kingsport Parks and Recreation hosting Fishing 101 event

Create a lasting memory with your children or grandchildren by enjoying an evening of fishing at the ponds of Allandale Mansion.

The Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Fishing Day event at 5:30 p.m. on June 24. Participants are asked to use the barn/pavilion entrance to gain access to the ponds.

The cost to register is $5 and the event is open to people of all ages. Registration is required and no walkups will be allowed. The class includes bait and one instructional session. Participants must supply their own rod.

To register, visit https://bit.ly/3WVmXsj. You can also click on the CivicRec link in the Connect Kingsport app or go to www.kingsporttn.gov and click on the “CivicRec” link, then search for “fishing day” in the search bar.

For more information about other events, activities and programs offered by the Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department, visit www.kingsportparksandrecreation.org.