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!
Chattanooga Grotto Meeting
Outdoor Chattanooga 200 River St, Chattanooga, TN, United StatesChattanooga Grotto is the caving club of Chattanooga, TN. Meetings are held every first Monday of the month at Outdoor Chattanooga in Coolidge Park at 7PM EST. Anyone is welcome […]
Try Archery
200 River St, Chattanooga, TN 37405, USA 200 River St, United StatesTake aim at Outdoor Chattanooga's "Try Archery" class. This free indoor class located at the Philip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center in Coolidge Park offers a hands-on opportunity to learn more […]
Toddler Treks
Are you and your little explorer ready for a captivating journey into the wonders of winter wildlife? Join Outdoor Chattanooga for a parent/child program that sparks a lifelong love for […]
Sandhill Crane Viewing Tour by Kayak – Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge
Join Outdoor Chattanooga for a guided and equipped kayak tour at the Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge to view the migrating Sandhill Cranes and the occasional White Pelican. The Hiwassee Refuge is […]
Bushcraft Series: Fire Building Techniques and Marshmallow Roast
Outdoor Chattanooga's new Bushcraft Series offers you the chance to learn essential outdoor skills such as how to properly start a campfire, survival skills, knots, campfire cooking, navigating, and building […]