Park Rules

Park Hours
Chattanooga City Parks are open sunrise to sunset, unless otherwise noted.

The Coolidge Park Carousel hours are:
Daily 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

Prohibited Activities in Chattanooga City Parks

• Making a fire, except in grills provided by City
• Possessing alcohol or firearms
• Selling or offering any goods or services, except under a written permit from the Administrator of the Department of Parks and Outdoors
• Posting or displaying any sign, placard, flag or advertising device without such permit
• Soliciting any subscription or contribution
• Bathing, fishing or molesting/harming any animal
• Following a person in or about a public place
• Engaging in a course of conduct or repeatedly committing an act that alarms or seriously annoys another person and that serves no legitimate purpose
• Playing a game in an area not designed for that purpose
• Littering and illegal dumping
• Vandalism, defacing park property and destruction of park property (including plants)
• Having a pet that is off-leash. Pets are prohibited in Coolidge Park Fountain Plaza and the TN Aquarium Water Features in the TN Aquarium Plaza. Owners must pick up after their pets.
• Operating a motorized vehicle, including ATVs and ORVs, except along park drives.
• Holding an event without a required permit. For more information on Park Reservations and Permits visit: http://www.chattanooga.gov/parks/reservations

Read through the Chattanooga City Code Chapter 26 Parks and Playgrounds for more detailed information on what is lawful and unlawful in our parks, trails and natural areas.

A few rules to keep in mind when visiting the fountain at Coolidge Park:

• No pets in Fountain Plaza area
• No water balloons, water guns, or other toys allowed
• No skates, skateboards, scooters, or bicycles allowed
• Toddlers must wear swim diapers
• Footwear is recommended
• Never leave child(ren) unattended

Unaccompanied minors (under age 18) should not be in Coolidge Park between the hours of 9:00pm and 6:00 am.