contentsaugust 2021 volume 56 | number 8 | parksandrecreation.org On June 5, the City of Orlando hosted a grand opening of Grand Avenue Park. FEATURES 34 A River Runs Through It Kathleen Gibi Learn about the Tennessee RiverLine, which aims to connect communities along the 652-mile Tennessee River through a continuous system of paddling, hiking and biking trails. 40 Let the Fun Begin! Paula Jacoby-Garrett Throughout the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the City of Orlando and its partners worked diligently to complete the renovations of Grand Avenue Park. 46 The Future Is Flowing in Fort Wayne KayeC Jones How do you protect, restore and improve rivers for current and future communities? In Fort Wayne, Indiana, the answer began with a river barge and a passionate crew. 4 Parks & Recreation | A UGUS T 2 0 2 1 | PARK S ANDRECRE AT ION . OR G PHOTO COURTESY OF CITY OF ORLANDOhttp://www.parksandrecreation.org