Things to Do — Chattanooga, Cleveland & the TN-GA border
Adventures, attractions, and experiences across the region
Al Rollins Park
daltonLocal open space popular with families offering 2 play areas & a zip line, plus a fishing pond.
Booker T. Washington State Park
harrisonScenic state park offering bike trails, an Olympic-size pool, picnic areas & fishing.
Brookwood Park
daltonNeighborhood park featuring tennis courts, a picnic shelter, play equipment & open lawn areas.
Chester Frost Park
hixsonThis lakefront park offers sites for tents & RVs, a sandy beach, boat docks & spots for fishing.
Chickamauga Coke Ovens
chickamauga19th-century coke ovens in parklike surrounds, with restored train cars & demonstration ponds.
Cloudland Canyon State Park
rising-fawnNature area with bike paths, trails, caves & waterfalls, plus campgrounds, cottages & yurts to rent.
Coolidge Park
chattanoogaThis 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.
East Ridge Parks and Rec
east-brainerdThe 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
daltonMultisport facility with baseball & football fields, basketball & tennis courts, plus a playground.
Enterprise South Nature Park
chattanoogaWooded 2,800-acre park offering walking & biking trails, picnic areas, a lake & a visitor center.
Fletcher Park
cleveland70-acre park offering wooded walking & biking paths, picnic pavilions & a Japanese garden.
Frozen Head State Park
dayton24,000-acre park with a scenic observation deck, dense forest areas, hiking & tent campsites.
Gilbert-Stephenson Park
fort-oglethorpeA seasonal outdoor pool, playground, tennis courts & picnic tables draw locals to this public park.
Harlan Godfrey Civitan Park
daltonNeighborhood park offering a paved walking track, playground, picnic pavilion & BBQ grills.
Harrison Bay State Park
harrisonWooded park with 40 miles of lakefront, plus boat facilities, camping & Jack Nicklaus golf course.
Heritage Point Regional Park
daltonLarge recreation hub with ball fields, a disc-golf course, a playground & a separate dog area.
Lakeshore Park
daltonBig park with a playground, walking track & areas for tennis, softball & soccer, plus a fish pond.
Miller Plaza
chattanoogaMiller 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
chattanoogaRiverfront destination with a sprawling forest, 35 miles of hiking trails & primitive campsites.
Raisin Woods Mountain Bike Park
daltonMountain bikers at all levels can ride one of 7 courses at this dedicated outdoor nature park.
Rock City Gardens
lookout-mountainGarnet 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
chattanoogaUrban recreational area with an amphitheater, pier, playground, marina & walkways along the river.
Schimmels Park
clevelandPark at Lee University featuring picnic areas, benches, a pavilion & a half-mile track.