Making the Outdoors a Welcome Home for All
Established in 2004, Outdoor Chattanooga is a unique division with the City of Chattanooga’s Department of Parks and Outdoors with a long standing history of bringing you access to the outdoors. Our whole mission is to spark a contagious love of the outdoors through adventure and action sports, nature exploration, and community partnerships. We hope that you will think of the beauty of our surrounding nature whenever you think of Chattanooga. From waterfalls to worldclass climbing, white water and mountain biking, Chattanooga is a special place and we hope you’ll explore, protect, and honor it with us!
Check out any of our programs, events, and workshops to learn more about what we do. See you on the trail!
Rapid Learning: Intro to Whitewater Kayaking Roll Clinic and More
The Rapid Learning program provides comprehensive whitewater kayak instruction, including all the necessary equipment, specifically designed for beginning and novice kayakers. Our goal is to teach you how to paddle […]
Silver Adventures: Civil War Railroad Walk on S. Chick Greenway
Silver Adventures: Civil War Railroad Walk on the South Chickamauga Greenway Presented by Outdoor Chattanooga For adults aged 50 and above, Outdoor Chattanooga presents Silver Adventures—an exceptional opportunity to immerse […]
Learn to Ride a Bike
Learn how to ride a bicycle in as little as one class, or come see us to refresh your rusty skills. The class consists of a set of exercises and […]
Bike Adventure at Reflection Riding
Bike Adventure at Reflection Riding with Outdoor Chattanooga Join us for a fun and family-friendly bike adventure at Reflection Riding! Explore this beautiful property on a leisurely guided ride along […]
Kayaking Adventure through Chattanooga’s history!
Embark on a beginner-friendly kayak tour of downtown Chattanooga, narrated by an interpretive ranger from Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park and guided by the experienced staff of Outdoor Chattanooga. […]