Our Signature Parks
Our Signature Parks
Coolidge Park: At Northshore's waterfront, Coolidge Park features a restored 100-year-old carousel, a pavilion, an interactive play fountain, the Outdoor Chattanooga Center and lots of open space. It is a popular destination for concerts, festivals, fundraisers and special events. Our beautiful fountains operate from Memorial Day weekend till Labor Day weekend.
Coolidge Park Carousel: The 1894 Dentzel antique carousel provides a delightful old-fashioned experience with 52 hand carved animals, a calliope band organ, and ornate gold leaf benches. The carousel is also available for birthday parties and family reunions. For reservations and more information visit the Parks Reservations page.
Carousel Hours:
- Monday thru Thursday 11:00 am to 7:00 pm (except Jan 8 to March 5)
- Friday 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
- Saturday 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
- Sunday 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm
General Admission: $1.00 for adults, free for riders under 2 with paid adult. The carousel can be reserved for birthday parties and events.
Walnut Street Bridge: A short walk across the Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge allows visitors to enjoy parks and amenities on both sides of the Tennessee River. On the south side, the bridge is located between the Tennessee Aquarium and the Hunter Museum of American Art. On the north side, connects visitors to Coolidge Park, Renaissance Park and many shops, galleries, restaurants, and arts groups.
Ross's Landing Plaza:This landscaped area is a part of the Tennessee Aquarium in Downtown Chattanooga. The plaza has an interactive system of wading pools and streams, elevated walkways with native plants, great river overlooks, and historic markings.
Renaissance Park: Renaissance Park is a 23-acre urban wetlands park located on the north shore of the Tennessee River. Features include hilly overlooks, nature trails with native trees, wildflowers, river ecosystems, wetlands area, outdoor pavilion, picnic area, public art, and marked areas of historical significance.
Ross's Landing: Signature park located below the Tennessee Aquarium along the south shore of the Tennessee River. This popular recreational area features a natural amphitheatre, the river pier, Chattanooga Green, handicapped accessible playground, marina and walkways along the river.
The Passage water feature runs early May through September and run daily 8:30am-10pm.
Tennessee Riverwalk: Continuous 13-mile path extends from the riverfront at Ross's Landing to the Tennessee Riverpark and Chickamauga Dam. The path is used for bicycling, in-line skating, walking, jogging and fitness pursuits. It also includes the Chattanooga Rowing Center and several canoe/kayak launches.
Montague Park Sculpture Fields: 1100 E 16th St
A 33 acre public park populated with sculptures from all over the world. Located on Chattanooga’s Southside, it is also the largest sculpture park in the Southeast and beckons visitors from near and far.
At any given time, you may witness the awe-inspiring installation of a larger-than-life sculpture, hear schoolchildren as they play and work amongst the sculptures, see artists demonstrating their craft, families picnicking, kites flying, music playing, dancing and even yoga classes.
Warner Park: In the heart of Chattanooga, Warner Park is a bright destination with a host of activities to keep local residents healthy, happy, and engaged. Home to the Chattanooga Zoo, Chattanooga Fitness Center, Warner Park Pool, Frost Stadium, Miracle Playground and Field and 5 champion level softball fields and more.
Located along a major bus route, Warner Park also features ample parking for cars and bikes, making access easy. The addition of a play area has expanded its family appeal exponentially.
Miller Park: blends with the city context while also paying homage to the landscape of the greater Chattanooga area. Limestone and sandstone are used in a rock outcropping art space, reflecting the geology and mountainous topography of the Chattanooga area. At the far end of the park, a pavilion, called the EPB Community Stage, acts as an end cap to the park and creates a covered and technologically equipped performance venue for concerts, movies, community gatherings, and more. With the belief that parks are spaces to celebrate and enjoy the company of others, Miller Park is Chattanooga’s answer to the modern public square.
Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors
200 River St
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 643-7866
dpoinfo@chattanooga.gov
City of Chattanooga - Special Events
200 River St
Chattanooga, TN 37405
specialevents@chattanooga.gov
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