Our Programs
Outdoor Chattanooga’s programs connect people to the outdoors! We specialize in beginner-friendly, no to low-cost recreation activities like canoeing, flatwater and whitewater kayaking, cycling and mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, archery and much more. Guided tours, programs with equipment, family-oriented events, workshops, and classes allow adults and kids of all ages to interact with the outdoors in local parks and wild areas. The Outdoor Chattanooga Center in Coolidge Park serves as a home base for our programs, year-round. Our second facility at the City of Chattanooga’s Greenway Farm Park in Hixson operates during the spring, summer, and fall. Outdoor Chattanooga’s highly trained staff boasts years of experience leading groups and guiding individuals. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality instruction while maintaining a focus on education and stewardship. Find a list of our programs below or visit our catalog to register online. Please note, registration for most programs will open 2 weeks in advance of the program/event date due to popularity of our programs. To contact us to check the status of our programs, call our Outdoor Chattanooga HOTLINE at 423-287-LEAF(5323).
Upcoming Events
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Join us for a serene and immersive afternoon in nature under the enchanting Snow Moon! As part of our Full Moon Adventure Series, this guided forest bathing experience invites you to slow down, awaken |
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Chattanooga 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 |
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Take aim at Outdoor Chattanooga’s “Try Archery” class. This free indoor class located at the Philip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center in Coolidge Park offers a hands-on opportunity to learn more Take aim at Outdoor Chattanooga’s “ADULT only ARCHERY- Aim your Game” class. This free indoor class located at the Philip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center in Coolidge Park offers a hands-on |
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Join Outdoor Chattanooga for a parent/child focused program highlighting “winter adaptations”. Designed especially for toddlers, this class aims to spark a lifelong passion for the natural world and nurture curiosity,
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Embark on a remarkable journey with “Hike Through History,” a collaborative effort by the City of Chattanooga and the African American Cemetery Preservation Fund. Join us on a low-impact hike |
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Take aim at Outdoor Chattanooga’s “Try Archery” class. This free indoor class located at the Philip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center in Coolidge Park offers a hands-on opportunity to learn more
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Learn to Ride a Bike Learn how to ride a bicycle in as little as one class, or come see us to refresh your rusty skills. The class consists of Take aim at Outdoor Chattanooga’s “ADULT only ARCHERY- Aim your Game” class. This free indoor class located at the Philip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center in Coolidge Park offers a hands-on |
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Ready to take your adventures farther off the beaten path, but skeptical of the backpacking advice you read online? Have some questions you want answered but don’t know who to |
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Pin the Arrow on Cupid Join the City of Chattanooga Parks & Outdoors Department for a playful Valentine’s-themed evening at the Outdoor Chattanooga Building on Friday, February 13! Whether you’re looking to try |
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Ditch the crowded restaurants and celebrate your love for nature (and maybe each other!) on a peaceful, guided birding hike with Outdoor Chattanooga! Join us at Harrison Bay State Park |
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Bushcraft: Fire Building and Camp Cooking Experience the satisfaction of building a fire with your own hands and cooking a meal in the open air! In this half-day, hands-on class, you’ll |
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Chattanooga Bicycle Club meets at the Philip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center the 3rd MONDAY monthly from 6pm- 7:30 pm.The CBC is a recreational cycling club whose members share the good fortune of |
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Take aim at Outdoor Chattanooga’s “Try Archery” class. This free indoor class located at the Philip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center in Coolidge Park offers a hands-on opportunity to learn more Take aim at Outdoor Chattanooga’s “ADULT only ARCHERY- Aim your Game” class. This free indoor class located at the Philip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center in Coolidge Park offers a hands-on |
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WINTER WORKSHOP SERIES Curious about the animals you might encounter in your own backyard or on the trail? Join us for a classroom-based winter workshop offered in partnership with the |
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Join Outdoor Chattanooga for a beautiful and invigorating winter adventure! This Winter Waterfall Hike takes you on a moderate 4-mile round-trip hike to stunning Hemlock Falls in Georgia’s Sitton’s Gulch |
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Learn more about how to get involved with the club and even more opportunities to get outdoors!https://www.sierraclub.org/tennessee/cherokeeThe Sierra Club is the most enduring and influential grassroots environmental organization in the |
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Take aim at Outdoor Chattanooga’s “Try Archery” class. This free indoor class located at the Philip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center in Coolidge Park offers a hands-on opportunity to learn more Take aim at Outdoor Chattanooga’s “ADULT only ARCHERY- Aim your Game” class. This free indoor class located at the Philip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center in Coolidge Park offers a hands-on |
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Curious about hunting but not sure where to start? Join Outdoor Chattanooga and experts from the Tennessee Wildlife Federation for Hunting 101, an introductory workshop designed to help new and |
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MEDIC SOLO: Wilderness First Aid is an in-person certification class and an industry standard in the outdoor recreation industry as well as recommended for any outdoor enthusiast. WFA/ SOLO MEDIC |
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Cancellation Policy
Outdoor Chattanooga leads outdoor activities rain or shine, with the exception of severe weather or other conditions deemed dangerous by the guide staff. Should severe weather conditions occur within the first hour of the activity, it may be delayed or rescheduled. If severe weather occurs after the first hour, it is considered a complete activity. Cancellations by the customer anytime within 48 hours prior to trip time or customer “no shows” will not be rescheduled or issued a refund for paid activities.