Outfield grass is a combination of Rebel Tall Fescue, Perennial Rye, and Kentucky Bluegrass. The infield is 419 Bermuda. 259 Howard Johnson Field is home of the Johnson City Cardinals, an Appalachian League short-season rookie team affiliated with the St. Louis Cardinals. Tennis Parks and Recreation maintains a total of 19 tennis courts at two locations. Fourteen courts are located at the Liberty Bell Tennis Center beside Freedom Hall Civic Center, and 5 courts are located at Metro-Kiwanis Park on Knob Creek Road.
Courts are available on a first-come basis.
Tennis lessons for children and adults are taught by a tennis pro during the summer. Private lessons are also available. Registration begins June 1. A nominal fee is charged for this program.