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Our Vision: A City in a Park.

10/30/2026

Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors Recreation Division officially honored local Negro League baseball trailblazers with city plaques celebrating their excellence, sportsmanship, and lasting impact on our community. This honor was part of several last Sunday as a part of tribute to historic Lincoln Park.

David Crutcher, Mr. Swafford, James Tatum, Charles White and receiving an honorary jersey, Jackie Simpson. Thank you for your dedication.

These awards do more than look back at the impact of the historic Negro League, they help us pave the way forward. Many of these honorees continue to pour into our youth throughout the community and the Chattanooga RBI Baseball and Softball Program, opening doors for hundreds of local kids to play, learn, and compete completely free of charge. Thank you Administrator David Johnson and Recreation Director Greta Hayes for the plaques and support!

Full story and additional pictures by Herman Prater Jr here: https://www.chattanoogan.com/2026/10/27/525300/Negro-League-All-Star-Tribute-Held-At.aspx

10/29/2026

Check out this spooky, foggy morning at Heritage Park!

Heritage Park is home to a special grassland ecosystem—a limestone fen. In partnership with the Southeastern Grassland Institute (SGI), the City of Chattanooga Natural Resources team works to manage this pocket-sized grassland to support biodiversity and help manage natural flooding.

Grasslands, prairies, and savannahs used to dominate the southeastern United States, but over the last 300 years, they have rapidly disappeared. These ecosystems contain incredible plant diversity and support a wide array of animal and insect species. By incorporating this pocket grassland, we are providing habitat for wildlife, adding beauty and interest to the park, and helping filter stormwater runoff.

Click the link below to view the chronology at the Heritage Park grassland and how it has evolved over the years.

https://www.chronolog.io/site/CHT104

10/29/2026

If you have volunteered with us in any capacity this year, we invite you to join us on November 20th from 6 - 7:30 pm at Walker Pavilion so we can celebrate with you!

Volunteers help us make an impact each and every day! They help us maintain our parks, coach youth sports, ensure residents of all abilities have access to social and recreational opportunities, help lead adventures in nature, and so much more. This is our chance to get everyone together for a shared meal and share our gratitude.

Please RSVP at this link: https://forms.gle/n7daViqqmXKSHWBg8

10/29/2026

Free youth basketball,
golf lessons and cheerleading sign ups going on now!

10/28/2026

If you hike, run, or ride at Stringer’s Ridge, you’ve probably noticed plenty of downed branches and dead trees sitting right off the path lately.

Beyond blocking the trails, all that dry timber turns into serious fuel for brush fires once dry spells hit. On Saturday, November 14th, the crews from Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors and Red Bank Parks & Rec are teaming up to move as much of that deadfall as possible—both to open up the trails and to cut down on wildfire risk right in our backyard.

We could really use some extra hands to get it done! It’s definitely real work moving logs and brush, but we’ll provide all the tools, and lunch is on us for everyone who helps out!

Quick details:

When: Saturday, Nov 14 from 9 AM to 2 PM

Where: Meet at the Spears Ave trailhead - Please carpool if you can! Parking is limited at the trailhead.

What to wear: Long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes are required, and long sleeves are preferred.

What to bring: A water bottle and whatever snacks you like on the trail

Agenda for the Day:
9 am - Welcome and Safety Briefing
9:15 am - Divide crews and head out to designated sections to begin work
11:30 am - Break for Lunch
12:15 pm - Back at it!
2:00 pm - Wrap up

To sign up, click the link below/in our bio!
https://www.ihelpchattanooga.org/need/detail/?need_id=1326375

Questions? Email Austin Adderholt, Volunteer and Community Engagement Coordinator, at [email protected]

10/28/2026

Every kid remembers the coach who believed in them.

For many young athletes in Chattanooga, basketball is where they learn teamwork, find their confidence, and discover what they’re capable of achieving. Right now, gyms full of kids across our city are eager to play, but they need mentors to guide them.

You don't need a championship pedigree or decades of experience to make an impact. You just need patience, heart, and a willingness to be in their corner.

Season Details:

Commitment: Games are played on Saturdays starting December 5th.

Locations: Community centers and high school gyms across Chattanooga.

Player Safety: Because keeping our kids protected is our highest priority, all prospective coaches complete a couple of quick, straightforward online safety trainings before the season kicks off.

Be the mentor a kid looks up to this winter. Step onto the court, share your time, and help shape a young life in our community. Sign up at the link below/link in bio.

https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/JE/13ihjti2kuxvbi

Have a question about this opportunity? Reach out to Mark Thomas, Sports Division Manager, at [email protected]

10/28/2026

Chattanooga mornings are made to amaze.

10/27/2026

Not even a Dementor could have dampened the vibe this weekend! Huge thanks to everyone who came out, dressed to the nines, and made memories with us. Here’s a little recap of the magic we found at the Harry Potter & the Whimsical Festival! 🪄✨

Address

200 River Street
Chattanooga, TN
37405

Website

http://www.chattanooga.gov/parks

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