Chattown Skate Park and Hockey Rink

 

The Chattanooga Skatepark, at 1801 Carter Street, sits behind the First Horizon pavilion and has great views to and from Highway 27 and Lookout Mountain.

The current park includes a small shade pavilion with bleachers and numerous ramps for a variety of wheeled sports as well as a flat outdoor roller rink. Free to use and open sunrise until 11pm every day.

The park serves a variety of users in age, abilities, and background. Please note that parking for skatepark users is provided but is not available during special events at Finley Stadium or the Pavilion. On days of events, skatepark users should plan to park nearby and use their wheels to arrive at the park.

Learn to Skateboard days with Outdoor Chattanooga! 

Want to learn how to skateboard? This free program is great for all ages and all the equipment is provided! You do need to register ahead of time as space is limited. Just click on the link for more information. 

Update on New Concrete Skatepark!

In June of 2024, Chattanooga City Council approved funding for the completion of a 30,000 square foot concrete skate park to be built at the location of the current park. This park, designed by top designers from California Skateparks will feature numerous skateable elements geared for all levels of skate experience and type. This park will be available for skateboarding, roller skates to BMX bikes and is built for families. 

Bidding for the construction of the new park will take place over the summer with construction starting this Fall. The construction of the park will take 5-6 months with the hopes of opening later in the Winter 2025. 

For more on the design, we sat down with the lead designer for California Skateparks here.  

Other updates and facts on the project:
The new park will include something for everyone, including…

A poured-in-place concrete skatepark, featuring approximately 30,000 square feet of skatable surface.

A new all-season restroom building, complete with a skateable roof and integrated park entry signage, 

A public plaza for gatherings, events, and generally to make the park comfortable for all its visitors, regardless of whether or not they are on wheels.  

A new dog park, rebuilt in a new configuration and including plentiful new trees for much better shade. 

A new independent entrance straight from W 20th Street provides convenient Riverwalk access and public on-street parking. 

Skating features have been chosen by the skatepark design team (California Skatepark) based on the numerous survey responses we received and balanced with the expected project budget.  Additionally, the park features a landscape design to soften the space and provide better shade than what the current park provides. 

Also, if you'd like to receive updates on the project or have any questions about the process please contact the project manager, Blythe Bailey, at bbailey@chattanooga.gov.