Late 1920 - Early 1930
The Alexian Brother Rest Home allowed its pool to be used by Signal Mountain residents. Signal Mountain churches coordinated and supervised this activity.

1939 - 1950
The Town and WPA (Works Projects Administration) constructed the "Old Pool" behind the golf club (rectangular shape) and two dirt tennis courts. Use of the pool and courts was organized by volunteers.

The Signal Mountain Baseball League (for men only) was formed.

Area churches organized an informal recreational program during the summer mornings.

1951 - 1960
Dirt tennis courts were added. They needed "rolling" each day before play.

A "parks" maintenance crew of three full-time employees maintained Town facilities.

Driver Field and Norris Field were built and used as baseball and softball fields.

A Knothole Baseball Program for boys twelve and under began. There was no program for girls.

A Men's Church Softball League was started using a "pumpkin-size ball".

A softball league for girls began.

A softball league for boys eighteen and under was established.

The playground program continued its summer activities at no charge for elementary children.

1961 - 1970
Playground equipment was added to the area behind the "Old Pool" at the golf club.

On Tuesday and Thursday evenings a jukebox was used under the Pavilion. Shuffleboard was also offered.

The Signal Mountain Swim Team was organized.

The "Old Pool" behind the golf club was enlarged to a T-shape.

The dirt tennis courts were surfaced.

Al Ball was hired as the first Recreation Director.

Marion Field was built.

Dixie Youth Baseball replaced Knothole Baseball.

The Tennis Club for adults was formed.

1970 - 1979
An Olympic-size pool at the Town Hall complex and six tennis courts were built.

Two ballfields (Scott and Rutledge) were added.

Playground equipment was installed at the playground at the Town Complex..

Scott Cook was hired as Recreation Director.

1980 - Present
The Paul Mathes Community Center was constructed.

The first Summer Recreation Newsletter was printed.

The Day Camp Program was divided into two groups. Activities for older children (grades 3 - 6) were held at the Community Center. Activities for younger children (K - 2) were held at the old playground.

The Soccer League was formed. Baseball fields were used for practice and play.

Hedges Field was built for soccer use only.

The Swim Team organized the "Development Meet". The Town allowed the Town Complex Pool to be used exclusively for this city-wide event for two day.

The Signal Mountain Playhouse continued its summer productions in the Amphitheater.

A Women's Softball League was formed.

Golf instruction at the Country Club was offered through the recreation program to youth.

Wagner Field was built for soccer and baseball play.

Andy Anderton Field was converted to a playground.

The "Old Pool" behind the golf club was renovated.

The Youth Ball Leagues (for girls and boys) continued to enlarge as the population of the mountain increased.

The YMCA started a Youth Basketball Program. Practices and games were held at the the Community Center.

New playground equipment was purchased for the playground behind the golf club.

The Community Center was (and still is) used for various events and activities. Some include: meetings; classes in gymnastics, dance, karate, twirling, aerobics; Weight Watchers; free play; parties; a voting center; and even a wedding.