The small city of Kingston is located near the confluence of the Clinch and Tennessee Rivers just west of Knoxville. Much of the Clinch River in the Kingston area, however, has been dammed to create Watts Bar Lake, a popular recreation area for locals and a pleasant setting for the small town. Thankfully, everyone can enjoy the lake at Kingston City Park, a public park that stretches for about two miles along Watts Bar Lake and ends right at the confluence of the two rivers. At one end of the park, there is a large playground, basketball courts, baseball diamonds, picnic shelters, and a designated swimming area. There is also now a small eatery named the Caramella Riverside Bistro. Beyond this area of the park, a walking/running trail winds along the river, offering great views of Watts Bar Lake in both directions as it makes a ninety degree curve. In the distance there are also views of Fort Southwest Point, an old military outpost that once hosted Lewis and Clark as they were searching for men for their westward expedition (though they found no quality men for their trip at Fort Southwest Point).

The walking/running trail continues along the riverfront, past a large boat dock, to a second large park that is home to Fort Southwest Point, as well as several other sports fields, including a large soccer field. The walking/running trail forms a circle around this park and features several grueling hills, though this area is also more secluded, with pleasant woods and some nice views of the confluence. Fort Southwest Point sits at the crest of a hill in the middle of the park and includes re-creations of several of the buildings that used to stand there.

Kingston City Park offers several great park amenities as well as a wonderful walking trail that offers pleasant views throughout. The park is a nice place to spend an afternoon, whether you want to play a pick-up game of soccer with friends or go for a leisurely walk.