Is this park closed right now due to the Alcoa Highway construction or is there another way to enter the park? It looks like the Alcoa Highway entrance is gated shut.

There are two entrances on the Alcoa Highway side. Take the Northern one that leads to lake and parking area. The southern entrance is closed (the one that leads through a wooded area).

You can enter from Maryville pike to access some of the bike trails and dog park. I know the south gate off of Alcoa HWY has been closed for some time. I don't know the status of the north gate off Alcoa HWY.