Join Outdoor Chattanooga for a NEW YEARS hike day to walk the hiking trails of the newly opened Waldens Ridge Park.  This park encompasses 200-acres of outdoor fun including mountain biking, hiking, trail running, and bouldering. A trail system on the east face of Signal Mountain boasts a very beautiful and diverse canopy, almost 800 […]

2024 Silver Adventures KICK OFF!Calling all Silver Adventurers for our first Meet and Greet!  FREE Archery Games for Adults 55+No pre-registration requiredOutdoor 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 required.Genesis compound bows are provided for all participants to […]

TRY ARCHERY! Free indoor archery sessions provided by Outdoor Chattanooga Location: Philip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center 200 River Street, Chattanooga, TN 37405 Drop in anytime | First come - First shoot/ Turns in Rotation No experience or reservation required.  ALL AGES!! Note: Outdoor Chattanooga also offers an Adult only Archery class at a different time and […]

January 11th @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM FREE Philip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center Topics: Climate Change Some of the challenges native plants and their pollinators are facing How citizens can get involved with tracking local plant phenology & pollinator activity Basic advice on acquiring native plants for resilient landscapes

Learn to whitewater kayak with Outdoor Chattanooga's Rapid Learning Whitewater Program. Rapid Learning provides formal kayak instruction, including all the equipment, for beginning and novice kayakers with the goal teach you how to safely and comfortably paddle up to class III whitewater. Our instructors have years of experience teaching and are nationally certified. Start any time […]

Toddler TreksAre you and your little explorer ready for a captivating journey into the wonders of winter wildlife? Join Outdoor Chattanooga on January 20th for Toddler Treks, a parent/child program offered this month at Greenway Farms Park, focusing on animals' winter adaptations.Designed especially for toddlers, this class aims to spark a lifelong passion for the […]

Did you recently acquire a telescope? Are you curious or passionate about telescopes?  Did you receive one as a gift because you have been "nice" last year?  Or perhaps you were "naughty" and wish you had one but your friend has one they never use but might let you test out?Barnard Astronomical Society is hosting a […]

Join Brian and 11yo Daughter Addison on January 24th for an exciting and free Dutch Oven Cooking Class! Discover the art of creating delicious, hearty meals using this versatile and timeless cooking tool. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or just starting your culinary journey, this class promises to elevate your cooking skills and tantalize your […]

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Outdoor Chattanooga as a program support leader. Volunteers are a critical piece of providing additional support for programs and events which help to advance the department missions and goals. This training will focus on the leader support for the following activities:Learn to Shoot ArcheryLearn to Ride a Bike […]

Monday Meet-up: Climbing Inside and Out Monday, January 29th @ 5:30 PM - 7:30 PMJoin us from 5:30 – 7:30 on Monday, January 29th for our next Monday Meetup! This event is focused on all things related to climbing indoors and outside in greater Chattanooga and our region.Meet up at Wanderlinger Brewing Company (1208 King St #120) where […]

This Thursday as part of our Winter Workshop Series, John Bilderback from the Thrive Regional Partnership will be talking about the new Rivers to Clouds Route!  The new 34 mile multi-use trail system spans from the Chattanooga riverfront to Cloudland Canyon State Park.  We'll be learning about what it took to make the Rivers to […]

For the last 12 years, Hamilton County schools have partnered with Brent Sanders Studio Gallery and Outdoor Chattanooga to put on an annual Skate Deck Contest.  Junior and High School students are invited to submit handmade art for a chance to have their art printed on a skatedeck.  This year, we have over two hundred […]