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Oudoor Chattanooga

Outdoor Chattanooga is a unique division of the City of Chattanooga’s Parks and Outdoors Department. Our mission is to connect you to Chattanooga’s vibrant outdoor scene! There’s so much to see and do here, but it can be overwhelming finding the right information on how and where to go outside and play. We’re here to help. Search this site by activity or location to find detailed information about all the places to run, climb, hike, bike, paddle, and play, within an hours drive of Chattanooga.

Try Archery

These free indoor classes offer a hands on opportunity to learn more about the sport of archery.
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Learn to Ride a Bike

Learn how to ride a bicycle or refresh your rusty skills with Outdoor Chattanooga’s experienced instructors.
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Bike Commuting 101

Car, pedestrians, busses, on ramps, intersections, turn lanes, traffic lights . . . how do you deal with all these things when you’re on a bicycle? Bike commuting 101 is the best first step towards learning how to drive your bicycle in traffic

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Rapid Learning

Outdoor Chattanooga’s Rapid Learning Whitewater Kayak Program provides formal and equipped kayak instruction for beginner and seasoned kayakers to learn and develop the skills needed to safely and confidently paddle whitewater streams.
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Cumberland Trail Hiking Series

Outdoor Chattanooga aims to connect you with this scenic trail by offering 12 different short section hikes  (4-7 miles each) throughout the year, including half-day hikes and equipped overnight backpacking adventures.

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Intro to Mountain Biking

Leave the asphalt behind and get in gear for the trails with Outdoor Chattanooga’s Intro to Mountain Biking Class.
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Mountain to Town

Mountain to Town Bike Adventure is a guided downhill mountain bike ride that highlights the scenic trails atop Lookout Mountain and how they connect to the Tennessee Riverwalk all the way to downtown Chattanooga!

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Fireside

Fireside is a free, family friendly, outdoor music series hosted by Outdoor Chattanooga and sponsored by Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union that gathers around a campfire at the City of Chattanooga’s Greenway Farm Park.
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Adaptive Cycling

Through the use of adaptive cycling equipment, this program provides individuals with disabilities the ability to cycle along the beautiful Tennessee River.
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Activities Around Chattanooga

Surrounded by mountains and a river that runs through the heart of downtown, it’s easy to see why Chattanooga was voted “Best Town Ever” by Outside Magazine readers twice! From the bustle of the emerging downtown districts, take a 30-minute drive in any direction and you’ll find world-class rock climbing, mountain biking, paddling, hiking, camping and more. Search this site by activity or location and get inspired for your next outdoor adventure in the Scenic City.

Get Connected to the Outdoors Chattanooga

Our events calendar lists the special programs, workshops and guided tours we offer throughout the year, which are great opportunities for beginners to experience the outdoors with our professional guide staff. Find cool outdoor activities and local adventures to try in our monthly newsletters. Stay connected to the outdoors and us through our Facebook and Instagram accounts. And, when you’re in Chattanooga, be sure to visit us in Coolidge Park to get friendly advice, pick up trail maps or brochures and share your outdoor adventures with us!

News

November 2021

by | Oct 29, 2021

November 2021Archery is back! Outdoor Chattanooga is offering free indoor archery sessions on select Tuesdays starting in November and scheduled through February 2022!!  All sessions occur at the Outdoor Chattanooga Center, 200 River St. in Coolidge Park. All...

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September 2021

September 2021

by | Sep 2, 2021

September 2021In honor of National Wildlife Day on September 4, we're highlighting the best places in the Chattanooga area to view wildlife in their natural habitats. National Wildlife Day was created in 2006 to honor the late wildlife conservationist Steve Irwin -...

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August 2021

August 2021

by | Aug 2, 2021

August 2021As summer comes to a close and the kids get ready to head back to school, we don't want you to forget to make time to get outside and play! We've got a lot of cool outdoor activities planned to keep everyone active and playful at heart. ***UPDATE: Archery...

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January 2022

Adult Archery- Aim your Game

January 25 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Adult ArcheryTuesdays Nov 2-16, Dec 7-14,  Jan 11- Feb 22Calling all adults 18+ who would like to join us indoors at Outdoor Chattanooga for target-style archery with games!Outdoor Chattanooga staff will provide all the equipment and instruction to facilitate friendly competition and camaraderie while playing fun trivia and target-style games. No previous experience or reservations are required to participate.Genesis compound bows are provided for all participants to use. The bows can be dialed to a low resistance to accommodate all…

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Try Archery!

January 25 @ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Take aim at Outdoor Chattanooga's "Try Archery" class. This free indoor class offers a hands-on opportunity to learn more about the sport of archery. Concentrating on range safety rules and fundamentals of archery, the class is taught using the National Archery in Schools NASP equipment and procedures.  Try Archery requires a reservation due to the popularity of this offering.  Participants must register for a scheduled time block class. Each time block we will allow 10 registered participants to spend 30 minutes trying archery.…

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Winter Virtual Workshop- All about Trails

January 27 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/229524512997All About TrailsJanuary 27, 2022    The Chattanooga area has a wonderful network of trails and it takes a tremendous amount of effort from several different organizations to keep our natural resources available for us to enjoy. Join Jeremy Parker, Greg Foster and Randy Whorton from Wild Trails as they discuss the in’s and out’s of what it takes to maintain and build trails around the beautiful city of Chattanooga.  Learn about trail etiquette, what it takes to build a trail, who…

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February 2022

Adult Archery- Aim your Game

February 1 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Adult ArcheryTuesdays Nov 2-16, Dec 7-14,  Jan 11- Feb 22Calling all adults 18+ who would like to join us indoors at Outdoor Chattanooga for target-style archery with games!Outdoor Chattanooga staff will provide all the equipment and instruction to facilitate friendly competition and camaraderie while playing fun trivia and target-style games. No previous experience or reservations are required to participate.Genesis compound bows are provided for all participants to use. The bows can be dialed to a low resistance to accommodate all…

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Try Archery!

February 1 @ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Take aim at Outdoor Chattanooga's "Try Archery" class. This free indoor class offers a hands-on opportunity to learn more about the sport of archery. Concentrating on range safety rules and fundamentals of archery, the class is taught using the National Archery in Schools NASP equipment and procedures.  Try Archery requires a reservation due to the popularity of this offering.  Participants must register for a scheduled time block class. Each time block we will allow 10 registered participants to spend 30 minutes trying archery.…

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