News
Outdoor Chattanooga’s newsletter highlights the awesome outdoor activities happening in and around Chattanooga that will connect you to the outdoors and inspire you to come out and play with us!
Outdoor Chattanooga’s Strategic Plan
Outdoor Chattanooga has spent the last 20 years servicing the outdoor community and supporting the development of this town as an outdoor hub. We decided this year to look at our progress and the direction we would like to pursue moving forward. We bring you our...
Indoor Climbing Expo is coming to Chattanooga!
December 13th-16th 2023
Chattanooga Convention Center
One Carter Plaza
Chattanooga, TN 37402
All Terrain Wheelchairs are now available at Booker T. Washington State Park.
THEY ARE HERE!!! All terrain wheelchairs for both adult and children are here!
“Booker T. Washington State Park is proud to now offer an all-terrain wheelchair—helping visitors with mobility challenges have more access to trails and serene spots to enjoy free of charge.
The chairs are available for both children and adults and can be operated independently or with the option of allowing caretaker control.”
2023 Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors Fall/Winter Guide
Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors Winter GuideThe 2023 Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors Winter Activity Guide is here! Outdoor Chattanooga, along with all of the other wonderful divisions in our Department of Parks and Outdoors, has so many awesome programs and events...
Everything You Need to Know for National Bike to Work Day
National Bike to Work Day is just around the corner! We hope you are able to join Outdoor Chattanooga in celebrating this fun and exciting day. Here you can find all the information you need to participate!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Join Outdoor Chattanooga and the Department of Parks and Outdoors this month as we highlight Mental Health Awareness Month.
November 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...
September 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 -...
COVID-19 Statement + Notice of Program Cancellations
Notice of Program CancellationsWith growing concerns related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), on March 13, Mayor Andy Berke signed an Executive Order suspending all public events in the City of Chattanooga for 30 days to combat the spread of the virus. The city is...
Job Openings
Job PostingIf outdoor recreation is your passion and getting paid to play outside sounds like a dream job then you're in luck! We're hiring outdoor trip leaders for the upcoming season to help us lead a variety of outdoor programs. Qualified candidates must be at...
Learn to Ride a Bike
200 River St, Chattanooga, TN 37405, USA 200 River St, United StatesLearn 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 […]
Learn to Ride a Bike
200 River St, Chattanooga, TN 37405, USA 200 River St, United StatesLearn 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 […]
Guided Sunset Kayak in the Gorge with Tennessee River Gorge Trust
Outdoor Chattanooga and Tennessee River Gorge Trust have partnered to provide a kayak experience through the TN Rivergorge. Learn about this section of the river and how TRGT has participated […]
Bike the Boardwalk at Sunset
Join Outdoor Chattanooga on a guided and equipped bicycle tour of a popular section on the South Chickamauga Creek Greenway. The tour is 4 miles out and back (total of […]