KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — UPDATE: Parts of Lakeshore Park are open to the public as of Saturday afternoon.
The park is asking people to be cautious while in the park since there is more work to be done.
There is a small section of trail along Northshore that remains closed. The park is asking that people avoid the area.
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Lakeshore Park remains closed after Monday's severe weather downed trees in the popular park.
Crews are working to remove the trees and clear walkways starting Friday. The public is asked to please avoid the park to allow crews to safely finish up their work. They said they would stay closed through Saturday.
A group of volunteers with boots and clippers were expected to help clean up the park Saturday morning at around 7 a.m. and work through 12 p.m. Anyone who wants to help can email brittany@lakeshoreparkknoxville.org.
If you would like to volunteer to help clean up over the next few days, you can email brittany@lakeshoreparkknoxville.org