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.
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August 2022
Summer has flown by and we are already approaching fall! This month we are offering a ton of fun outdoor activities plus the inaugural Chattanooga Paddlefest! Read about this and more in the August 2022 Newsletter.

June 2022
Summer is in full swing! We are excited to share fun programs all summer, from Rapid Learning sessions to music events to South Chickamauga Creek Greenway activations. Check out these activities and more in the June newsletter!

May 2022
This May, Outdoor Chattanooga is ramping up our programming and preparing for a long, fun-filled summer! From Intro to Mountain Biking to Learn to Skateboard, we are offering lots of ways to get out and enjoy the wonderful spring weather. Read about these programs as...
Events
TRY Archery! all ages/open
TRY ARCHERY!Free indoor archery sessions provided by Outdoor ChattanoogaLocation: Philip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center200 River Street, Chattanooga, TN 37405Drop in anytime | First come - First shootNo experience or reservation […]
Winter Workshop Series: Mysterious Edible Mushrooms
Philip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St, Chattanooga, TN 37405, USAOutdoor Chattanooga's2023 Winter Workshop SeriesJoin us for these free classroom based outdoor education classes which are open and free to the public of all ages and abilities. Come learn and […]
Chattanooga Grotto Meeting
Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St, Chattanooga, TN 37405, USA 2 River StChattanooga 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! all ages/open
TRY ARCHERY!Free indoor archery sessions provided by Outdoor ChattanoogaLocation: Philip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center200 River Street, Chattanooga, TN 37405Drop in anytime | First come - First shootNo experience or reservation […]
Winter Workshop Series: Building the Cumberland Trail
Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St, Chattanooga, TN 37405, USA 2 River StOutdoor Chattanooga's2023 Winter Workshop SeriesJoin us for these free classroom based outdoor education classes which are open and free to the public of all ages and abilities. Come learn and […]