Our primary mission is to connect residents and tourists with Chattanooga’s outdoor scene. Unfortunately, due to the impact of COVID-19, we are temporarily adjusting how and what it means to experience the outdoors in Chattanooga. For now, all of our programs and group activities are suspended until further notice to adhere to the social distancing recommendations of the CDC and the City of Chattanooga.

We believe the outdoors can be a place of solace and serenity while offering opportunities for reflection, recreation and a connection with nature – all important elements of staying healthy during a health crisis. While we all adhere to shelter in place orders, practice social distancing and do our part to prevent the spread of the virus, we’ve compiled a list of park and public spaces closures, along with resources, ideas, and activities for how you can still experience the great outdoors in the greater Chattanooga region, safely and responsibly.

Updates/Information on closures of Parks and Public Spaces

• Chattanooga City Parks
• Hamilton County Parks
• Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
• Rainbow Lake / Signal Point Trails
• Reflection Riding Nature Center and Arboretum
• Tennessee State Parks
• Georgia State Parks
• Alabama State Parks
• SORBA Chattanooga Mountain Bike Trail Updates
• TVA Recreational Sites, Day Use Areas, Campgrounds, Restroom Closures and delay of recreational whitewater release to Ocoee
• Cherokee National Forest Closure of Campgrounds + Public Areas
• Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest Closure Notification
• Great Smoky Mountains National Park Closure Alert
• Appalachian Trail
• Southeastern Climbers Coalition Property Closures + Cancellations
• IMBA Mountain Bike Safety

We know this is an uncertain time and people have lots of questions. Feel free to reach out to us. We can’t promise that we’ll have the answers but we’ll do our best to provide you with helpful information and resources.     Contact Outdoor Chattanooga>