Things to Do — Chattanooga, Cleveland & the TN-GA border

Adventures, attractions, and experiences across the region

Showing 1–24 of 25 activities
Al Rollins Park

Al Rollins Park

Park
dalton

Local open space popular with families offering 2 play areas & a zip line, plus a fishing pond.

Booker T. Washington State Park

Booker T. Washington State Park

Park
harrison

Scenic state park offering bike trails, an Olympic-size pool, picnic areas & fishing.

Brookwood Park

Brookwood Park

Park
dalton

Neighborhood park featuring tennis courts, a picnic shelter, play equipment & open lawn areas.

Chester Frost Park

Chester Frost Park

Park
hixson

This lakefront park offers sites for tents & RVs, a sandy beach, boat docks & spots for fishing.

Chickamauga Coke Ovens

Chickamauga Coke Ovens

Park
chickamauga

19th-century coke ovens in parklike surrounds, with restored train cars & demonstration ponds.

Cloudland Canyon State Park

Cloudland Canyon State Park

Park
rising-fawn

Nature area with bike paths, trails, caves & waterfalls, plus campgrounds, cottages & yurts to rent.

Coolidge Park

Coolidge Park

Park
chattanooga

This North Shore riverfront park opened in 1999, anchored by a 1894 Dentzel carousel that Bud Ellis hand-restored over 12 years and the landing point for the Walnut Street pedestrian bridge.

Deer Park

Deer Park

Park
cleveland

Neighborhood green space with a creek, picnic areas, tennis courts & a large playground.

East Ridge Parks and Rec

East Ridge Parks and Rec

Park
east-brainerd

The East Ridge Parks and Recreation department offers a variety of recreational opportunities for all ages at Camp Jordan, a 275-acre park located in Southeast Tennessee.

Edwards Park

Edwards Park

Park
dalton

Multisport facility with baseball & football fields, basketball & tennis courts, plus a playground.

Enterprise South Nature Park

Enterprise South Nature Park

Park
chattanooga

Wooded 2,800-acre park offering walking & biking trails, picnic areas, a lake & a visitor center.

Fletcher Park

Fletcher Park

Park
cleveland

70-acre park offering wooded walking & biking paths, picnic pavilions & a Japanese garden.

Frozen Head State Park

Frozen Head State Park

Park
dayton

24,000-acre park with a scenic observation deck, dense forest areas, hiking & tent campsites.

Gilbert-Stephenson Park

Gilbert-Stephenson Park

Park
fort-oglethorpe

A seasonal outdoor pool, playground, tennis courts & picnic tables draw locals to this public park.

Harlan Godfrey Civitan Park

Harlan Godfrey Civitan Park

Park
dalton

Neighborhood park offering a paved walking track, playground, picnic pavilion & BBQ grills.

Harrison Bay State Park

Harrison Bay State Park

Park
harrison

Wooded park with 40 miles of lakefront, plus boat facilities, camping & Jack Nicklaus golf course.

Heritage Point Regional Park

Heritage Point Regional Park

Park
dalton

Large recreation hub with ball fields, a disc-golf course, a playground & a separate dog area.

Lakeshore Park

Lakeshore Park

Park
dalton

Big park with a playground, walking track & areas for tennis, softball & soccer, plus a fish pond.

Miller Plaza

Miller Plaza

Park
chattanooga

Miller Plaza is a smoke-free city park, stage, and pavilion located in downtown Chattanooga at 850 Market Street, offering public access and various events throughout the year.

Prentice Cooper State Forest Trailhead parking

Prentice Cooper State Forest Trailhead parking

Park
chattanooga

Riverfront destination with a sprawling forest, 35 miles of hiking trails & primitive campsites.

Raisin Woods Mountain Bike Park

Raisin Woods Mountain Bike Park

Park
dalton

Mountain bikers at all levels can ride one of 7 courses at this dedicated outdoor nature park.

Rock City Gardens

Rock City Gardens

Park $$
lookout-mountain

Garnet and Frieda Carter opened this Lookout Mountain garden trail in 1932, threading through ancient sandstone formations to Lover's Leap, where signage claims views of seven states.

Ross's Landing

Ross's Landing

Park
chattanooga

Urban recreational area with an amphitheater, pier, playground, marina & walkways along the river.

Schimmels Park

Schimmels Park

Park
cleveland

Park at Lee University featuring picnic areas, benches, a pavilion & a half-mile track.