The Tennessee Riverpark is a 13-mile paved, urban greenway, that connects downtown Chattanooga to Chickamauga Dam, 8 miles to the east and to the Historic St. Elmo neighborhood 4 miles to the south. Open to cyclists, runners, skaters and walkers, the popularly named “Riverwalk” connects neighborhoods and business districts within Chattanooga and Hamilton County.

The Riverpark can be accessed from various parking areas and trailheads from Chickamauga Dam to St. Elmo. The Riverwalk connects to the South Chickamauga Creek Greenway at Riverpoint off Lost Mound Drive to add an additional 3 miles out to Sterchi Farm Park.

PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE TENNESSEE RIVERPARK FROM CHICKAMAUGA DAM TO THE BLUFF VIEW ARTS DISTRICT.

The Bike Chattanooga Bicycle Transit System has stations located at the Riverpark’s Hubert Fry Center, Curtain Pole Road Trailhead, 100 Walnut Street, Coolidge Park, Renaissance Park, Spring Hill Suites, Blue Goose Hollow Trailhead, and Wheland Foundry Trailhead on Middle Street offering the ability to cycle along the greenway and access restaurants and shops in town.

Paddling, Boating, Fishing

The Tennessee Riverpark also offers paddlers and boaters several access points to the Tennessee River Blueway for options of short to multi-day/overnight paddling trips. Check out the Tennessee River Blueway Map for a list of access points. There are several fishing piers and overlooks to quietly observe the variety of wildlife that call the Tennessee River home. The best fishing piers are located at Chickamauga Dam and Hubert Fry Center.

Skating 

Skating is now allowed on the Tennessee Riverwalk, but the path has multiple bridges, boardwalks, railroad crossings and consistent ridges/gaps that can be difficult or uncomfortable for new skaters and those with indoor skates. Outdoor wheels are recommended.