4. Coolidge Park

DOWNTOWN.   What was once an abandoned shipping yard has been transformed into a beautiful 7-acre oasis in downtown Chattanooga. Take a ride on the vintage carousel – rescued after years of storage in a warehouse and revitalized by students who trained with well-known wood sculptor Bud Ellis – or simply enjoy a picnic on the grassy slopes. From April through October, a fountain cools down the kiddies and their folks, and the pavilion frequently hosts concerts.   (© 10Best)

Just a short stroll across the river from the Tennessee Aquarium, Coolidge Park is a gathering spot for locals, students, and visitors of every stripe. On a nice day you’ll find people playing Frisbee, kicking a soccer ball, picnicking with kids, and napping contentedly in this wonderful waterfront park. We love the carousel, whose animals were carved by the students of a local wood sculptor, and the playful fountains that kids relish when the mercury rises. Between Market Street and the Walnut Street Bridge. (from Southern Living)

Hours:

Daily Sunrise-Sunset

Admission:

Carousel $1; Child (0-2) Free

Payment Methods:

Website: Visit the Coolidge Park website »

Type: Outdoor Activities, Parks, Sightseeing

	"Mhague" more than a month ago
Beautiful Park The story of this park is amazing! They have done alot of work and made it a beautiful place to spend time with your family or friends. The Saturday we were there the fountain was packed full of children cooling off in the water and having a great time. Families, and others like my girlfriend and I, were enjoying the shade while eating picnic lunches. People were out on the open areas throwing disks and playing catch with more then enough room to run around. I understand that this a non-smoking park and that is one thing you don't really ever think about until you are sitting there with friends and all of a sudden someone next to your group is smoking and it is drifting over to you. It was very nice to not have to worry about this happenning. The park is within walking distance of the aquarium and downtown Chatanooga, You can even use the Walnut Street pedestrian and bike bridge so as to not have to worry about traffic. This is really a terrific park!
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