Outdoor Chattanooga

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Outdoor Chattanooga A unique division of the City of Chattanooga’s Parks and Outdoors Department. Connecting all Chattanoogans and visitors to resources of our great outdoors.

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TRAFFIC GARDEN INCOMING! 🚦🚲But wait…what’s a traffic garden?Well, think of it as a mini road system where both kids and ...
10/18/2026

TRAFFIC GARDEN INCOMING! 🚦🚲

But wait…what’s a traffic garden?

Well, think of it as a mini road system where both kids and adults can practice riding bikes, learn the rules of the road, and build confidence. And all without real traffic!

A huge shout-out to our friends at White Oak Bicycle Co-op for rolling up their sleeves and helping make this all possible.

Stay tuned! We can’t wait to share more. 😊

The Walnut Street Bridge became our muse✨ at our “Plein Aire” outdoor painting event 🎨🌳Picasso would be proud 💅🏽Comment ...
10/13/2026

The Walnut Street Bridge became our muse✨ at our “Plein Aire” outdoor painting event 🎨🌳

Picasso would be proud 💅🏽

Comment below where we should go paint next! 👇 👇👇

📣 WE’RE HIRING! 📣Love the outdoors and engaging with our local community? Outdoor Chattanooga is looking for a Part-Time...
10/12/2026

📣 WE’RE HIRING! 📣

Love the outdoors and engaging with our local community? Outdoor Chattanooga is looking for a Part-Time Community Activator to join our team! 🌳🛶

Help us bring outdoor recreation, events, and community programs to life across Chattanooga.

👉 Ready to apply? Scan the QR code on the flyer or head over to: https://gqr.sh/ww7G

LEARN TO PAINT LIKE THIS! Tonight 5-7pm. FREE!! Join Outdoor Chattanooga’s Adventure Staff Artists for a fun and creativ...
10/09/2026

LEARN TO PAINT LIKE THIS! Tonight 5-7pm. FREE!!
Join Outdoor Chattanooga’s Adventure Staff Artists for a fun and creative Silver Adventures experience at Coolidge Park! Take inspiration from the beautiful Tennessee River and iconic Walnut Street Bridge as we explore the art of plein air—or open-air—painting.

Participants will learn basic watercolor and plein air techniques before creating their own painting inspired by the outdoors. No previous painting experience is needed—just come ready to learn, create, and enjoy the scenery! All materials are supplied.

The program will meet at the Outdoor Chattanooga building for check-in before heading into the park to paint.

Walk-ups are welcome. Bring your own watercolor supplies if you have them (otherwise we will supply!!), and come ready to paint, explore, and enjoy the outdoors.

Meet under the Walnut Street Bridge in Coolidge Park near the River....you will see us!

Only a few spots left! Join us for a ride along one of the most beautiful spots in Chattanooga! Learn about history in t...
10/06/2026

Only a few spots left! Join us for a ride along one of the most beautiful spots in Chattanooga! Learn about history in the area that dates back to the Civil War, old railroad trestle, and about the design of the boardwalk. Heck, our Outdoor Chattanooga team will provide the bikes! This Wednesday evening! Led by our own Brian Smith.

This leisurely-paced, approximately 8-mile out-and-back ride ( approx 4 miles each way) showcases the trail’s renowned elevated boardwalk, which winds alongside the creek and offers a unique perspective of this scenic greenway.

Participants are welcome to bring their own bicycle and helmet. The ride is appropriate for all riding abilities and ages 10 and up. Youth must be accompanied by an adult and be confident riding a bicycle and this distance.

Reservations are required. Just $10.

https://outdoorchattanooga.com/event/bike-the-boardwalk-3/

More on the trail.
https://chattanooga.gov/things-to-do/greenways-trails/south-chickamauga-creek-greenway

Tomorrow is the day you've been waiting for! We can't wait to welcome everyone to the Walnut Street Bridge — one of Chat...
10/02/2026

Tomorrow is the day you've been waiting for! We can't wait to welcome everyone to the Walnut Street Bridge — one of Chattanooga's most defining connectors. We've got a full afternoon of celebrations planned, from activations across the bridge and small businesses tapping in with their own fun to the 3 Sisters Bluegrass Festival happening across the way at Ross's Landing!

A Chattanooga favorite is back. 💛The historic Walnut Street Bridge reopens tomorrow! If you’re coming down to take a wal...
10/02/2026

A Chattanooga favorite is back. 💛

The historic Walnut Street Bridge reopens tomorrow! If you’re coming down to take a walk across it, make sure to stop at the Philip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center while you’re in Coolidge Park.

We’ll be open from 8 a.m.– 4:30 p.m., so come inside, say hey, and climb on! 🧗‍♂️👋

Address

200 River Street
Chattanooga, TN
37405

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14236436888

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