Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center Reopens With Modifications On Feb. 2

From the Town of Smyrna:

January 26, 2021

The Town of Smyrna is reopening Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center (SOAC), effective Tuesday, February 2, 2021. Modifications have been made to ensure the safety of SOAC staff and guests.

“The decision to reopen is guided by maintaining the safety of our citizens and personnel,” explained Brian D. Hercules, Town Manager. “We have safeguards in place to ensure adherence to the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as Governor Lee’s Tennessee Pledge, while we provide recreational opportunities for our community.”

Guests will have their temperature checked and answer COVID-19 screening questions prior to entry. Per the Rutherford County Face Covering Order and the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, masks will be required for guests ages 5 and older and recommended for ages 2 – 4. Hand sanitizing stations are available throughout the facility and social distancing measures are in place.

SOAC is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The cost of admission is:

$7.00 per person ages 13 and older

$5.00 per person ages 3 – 12

Children under 3 are admitted free of charge

Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center is located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway East. For additional information, visit the Town of Smyrna website www.townofsmyrna.org, or call 615-459-9710.

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Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center debuts

Hands-On Harley-DavidsonTM exhibit from February 2, 2021 – May 3, 2021

SMYRNA, Tennessee— The Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center (SOAC) will introduce a new educational exhibit for children and families on February 2nd: Hands-On Harley-Davidson.

Hands-On Harley-Davidson was made possible by a grant from The Harley-Davidson Foundation and invites children to explore a pretend motorcycle dealership while learning about the people, places and processes that make a community work. The exhibit’s pretend retail setting features two kid-sized motorcycles inspired by a Harley-Davidson Road King® and opportunities to “Dream It!,” Build It!” and “Ride It!” using activities that promote science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education.

Children can work together to create a motorcycle using interchangeable custom motor parts and accessories, including seats, saddle bags, mirrors, and a variety of engine components. Once their bike is built, children can gear-up, climb on and select interactive videos that provide a first-person riding experience. Working turn signals, audio and wind effects, and a throttle that controls the speed of the ride complete the experience.

An international map and computer activity provides math challenges and maintenance information for fuel, exhaust and other systems to ensure a safe trip. The pretend dealership’s service department shows children a video of real mechanics hard at work. Outside the dealership, a second bike with interchangeable parts and costumes lets children role-play as a motorcycle-riding community service-officer, and includes a “see yourself” component along with opportunities to learn about traffic safety, protective gear and preparing for a trip.

The exhibit’s educational content reflects developmental milestones set by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and national academic standards for school-age children. Signage in English and Spanish helps caregivers understand how the exhibit experience supports STEM education, literacy, social development and a child’s awareness of related careers.

For additional information, please visit the Town of Smyrna’s website www.townofsmyrna.org, or call 615-459-9710. All guests will be asked to adhere to the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including social distancing, hand sanitizing, and face coverings for guests ages 2 and over.

About The Harley-Davidson Foundation and Harley-Davidson

The Harley-Davidson Foundation seeks to meet the basic needs of the communities where we work, improve the lives of our stakeholders and encourage social responsibility. Established in 1993, The Foundation pursues partnerships with charitable organizations focused on education, health and the environment. For more information, see www.harley-davidson.com.

Harley-Davidson Motor Company produces heavyweight custom, cruiser and touring motorcycles and offers a complete line of Harley-Davidson motorcycle parts, accessories, riding gear and apparel, and general merchandise. For more information, visit Harley-Davidson’s website at www.harley-davidson.com.

Click here to learn more about the Hands on Harley exhibit

This press release was produced by the Town of Smyrna. The views expressed are the author's own.