Update from the Oak Ridge City Manager on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (March 30, 2020) – An important update from City Manager Mark Watson, on the Coronavirus (COVID-19): The public health situation is rapidly changing, here are the latest updates affecting city facilities.

Note: Financial transactions can be handled electronically and via mail. If you need to meet someone, you can call the department’s extension directly. Phone numbers are listed under each department below.

For the latest information on City of Oak Ridge Schools, click here. As of Tuesday, March 24, 2020, the earliest students could return to school is April 15.

RECREATION CENTER & SCARBORO COMMUNITY CENTER (Updated 3/30/20) (865) 425-3450
     ·     Due to surrounding cities closing playgrounds, City of Oak Ridge playgrounds will now be closed until further notice to protect citizens from potentially transmitting and spreading the COVID-19 disease. This closure is effective Monday, March 30.
     ·     Trails, green ways and parks including tennis courts, basketball courts for passive use (no active games), and Blankenship Field and Track remain open at this time for walking and jogging use.
      ·        The Recreation Center and Scarboro Community Center closed to the public on Saturday, March 21 at 6 p.m. until further notice.

·       Other facilities are under review for possible closure.