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North Chattanooga’s Coolidge Park is a gem of the city with antique carousel from 1894 and ample space for events like the Moon River Festival. East Ridge’s Camp Jordan is well-known, expansive and draws sports tournaments.
But our city has plenty of other parks + playgrounds with amenities from pavilions and picnic tables to walking tracks and tennis courts.
We’ve compiled this list of unique (off the beaten path) parks based on reader feedback + our own research to help you explore the outdoor spaces that don’t always get as much love. 💌
Downtown pocket park
- Main Terrain Art Park | Southside | Main Terrain is a park that allows art, fitness, and stormwater management to work together in one public landscape. It’s just off Main Street on an unused 1.72-acre parcel of land.
The neighborhood park
- Riverview Park | 1857 Riverview Road | Riverview features picnic tables, a playground, swings + a large pavilion with a stage.
Fun at the playground
- The Pumpkin Patch Playground | 1836 Taft Highway, Signal Mountain | This pumpkin-themed park offers a long pavilion with picnic tables, shaded benches, and a large playground for children.
- John A. Patten Park | 3202 Kellys Ferry Road | This community park has a playground, baseball field + a walking/biking trail. ProTip: The lights stay on at the playground after dark.
- Vandergriff Park | 1414 Gadd Road | Vandergriff Park has three unique playgrounds to accommodate children of different ages, as well as a walking track around the play area.
Walk + bring the dogs
- Apison Park | 11218 Old E. Brainerd Road | Apison Park offers a pavilion, dog run, horseshoe pits, tennis courts + a walking track.
- White Oak Park | 798 Ben Miller Parkway | White Oak has a large field with picnic tables, a pavilion, playground + walking path that leads to the dog park.
Reader feedback
- “The arboretum off Bonny Oaks near the Tag and Title office. Although small, it has a beautiful fountain, protected large oaks, and is in constant use for photographers and their many guests... families, headshots, wedding, prom.” — Rashelle S.
- “Heritage in E. Brainerd is a nice place for a short walk.” — @GracieOak
- “River Gallery Sculpture Garden at Bluff View.” —Rebecca B.
