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    Coolidge Park

    4.6 (61 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    The view
    Yunaisy G.

    Is a beautiful place to walk next to the river! The view is amazing, also you could walk right at ice cream store, or restaurants

    Cody F.

    Community park with year- round events. Today is Moon River festival, strongly recommended by @AutumnL who is doubling as my sweet hostess today. Just look at that skyline and bridge! In the middle of a beautiful Southern City complete with the hospitality and diversity for which you'd hope.

    Christina A.

    Such a beautiful park! Plenty of public parking in many areas near the park. Clean public restrooms in the pavilion. Great views of the riverfront! The walnut street bridge is accessible from here and many people hang out in the green space playing games and running around. There is a carousel (indoors) and a great splash pad! My kiddos loved it. We saw a few food trucks nearby and there are many restaurants within walking distance and a really cool Chalkboard Alley!

    Ann C.

    Fun place to hang out, watch people and get a lot of walking in. We've been coming to this area for years, and it's ever-changing, always businesses coming and going, and family or couples fun. One of my favorite places is Milk and Honey for breakfast, a snack or gelato.

    Ashley S.

    Walked through here to go to the art festival. It was a cold day. The first thing I noticed was the adorable water fountain with animals (turned off in the winter) but looks like one you can play in during the summer. Cute! Very spacious, good event location.

    Shoreview
    Robert S.

    Came for 7 Bridges marathon. Great scenery and clean park. Park is along the river, but there are shops and restaurants bordering the park. The only issue I saw is the parking. You have to pay to park everywhere. Living in Phoenix and Atlanta we don't have to pay much, if at all, to park. Can't wait to go back for next year's race, though.

    Pretty views!
    Maggie D.

    This is a nice park, and I especially like how there were lots of people there, even in the middle of the day on a week day. It made it more a more lively place to be. If you like people watching, this could be a good spot for you. If you walk around a bit you can find some fun things. There was this fake band setup made of metal, where you could play drums or hit some tubes to make music... though it doesn't make the prettiest music. There was a game kind of like hopscotch but in a swirly formation instead of a straight line. I also liked this world map made of stone, and it had a star at Chattanooga. The park has great views of the river and some cool looking bridges (I'm sure they are something specific but I'm not sure). It was peaceful but a fun place at the same time.

    Lucy M.

    Coolidge Park is a lovely little park that has a lot of life despite its small size. I happened to be walking through around 5:30pm on prom night and all the local high schoolers were wearing the most gorgeous dresses and posing for pictures in the beautiful sunshine. I saw a plaque that read, "If Trees Could Sing", where apparently musicians tell you a bit about the types of trees planted there, but I couldn't get the QR code to scan. Really cool idea though! There's a carousel, river access for kayaking, and of course the bridge to walk across.

    Park grounds
    Jamarcus T.

    Nice park! We accessed this park after crossing the Walnut Street bridge, and just people watched during our time here. Located literally below Walnut Street bridge, this park is part of the 13 mile greenway. We didn't walk the entire park, but what we did see was very nice. From the nearby welcome center, we made our way to the very child popular fountain. Beautiful fountain that was again humming with attention from the kids around. The park extends to the nearby river and along this lovely walk are several benches and access points to take your kayak to the water, as we saw several people doing. Because of time constraints, we stopped at a bench and people watched for about 10 more minutes before we headed back to the nearby Walnut Street Bridge. There are several events that happen here, most notably is the 7 bridges marathon that starts at Coolidge park in October, 2019. Coolidge park was really a place we stumbled upon from the nearby bridge and river walk. Time and temperature got the best of us though, so when we pay Chattanooga a visit again, we'll spend a bit more time exploring this park!

    Tiff H.

    I was more than a little confused by the multiple "parks" within steps of each other. However, Coolidge Park is a fun little "park" right off of the Walnut Street Bridge. At night, there's not much to see. However, I enjoyed the different art pieces and displays. At night, the carousel stopped running, but we noticed it while strolling through the park. There are plenty of art pieces and views to take pictures of and take in along the way. Great park to stop at for a post-heavy meal walk. Another must see while in Chattanooga!

    Views of the Tennessee River from Coolidge Park.
    Gary B.

    Great park with views of the Tennessee river, bridges, and downtown Chattanooga. Walking paths meander around the park through grass lawns and woods. There's even an indoor carousel and a weird rhinoceros sculpture. What's up with that? Check out the shops and restaurants on Frazier Ave which is adjacent to the park.

    Shaved Ice!!
    Alexis B.

    Today was a hot one so it was perfect to bring the kiddos to play in the fountain at Coolidge Park! We also stopped and got an snow cone from Happys House!

    Such a huge park
    Jana C.

    So easy to hang out all day here... it's very very relaxing.. with expansive grass and an easy to access bike rental rack here. Too, all of the cool eats from Northshore are only a few hundred feet away... as well, walk the Walnut Street Bridge over to the south side of the river to stretch out the jaunt! It's a wonderful place, this area... families, couples, exercise fanatics... the particular day I was enjoying Coolidge, a church as having worship on the lawn there, and I was praising as I was walking! I've come to enjoy cities such as this... easy to hone in on the quality things of life.

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    Creative Discovery Museum

    Creative Discovery Museum

    4.6
    (116 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    This was my first visit with my 4 & 2 yr old. I have wanted to bring my kids here for so long so I…read morethink I had a lot of expectation seeing as it was specifically for kids. I was a little let down. First, admission is pretty hefty. This is an area for kids so I was surprised adult tickets were so expensive. Secondly, not a single hand sanitizer station had any hand sanitizer. We arrived right a 10am when they opened so I was very surprised they were all empty. Thirdly, many of the "buttons" for kids to push didn't work or maybe they weren't suppose to do anything. But I would think if there is a button to push, it should at least make a sound or turn on a light. Lastly, (nothing that the museum can control) but it's hard to fully enjoy the exhibits when parents don't "reset" the area after their child is done playing in it. Parents please be considerate and reset the area when your child is done playing. Better yet teach them to do it themselves along with "taking turns".

    Wow this place was amazing! I am a past preschooler teacher a current nanny a mother and a…read moregrandmother and this place is what's happening! I have decided to buy my 2-year-old grandson in annual pass so his family can take him here as many times as he wants. There is an area in the section for every age group. There was not once where I felt like my two-year-old grandson was going to get ran over by a big kid because everybody had their own areas to excel in. Enjoy my pictures because I don't feel like I can find the words to explain all the awesomeness that is in one building. Have fun kids and caregivers!

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    Lookout Mountain Incline Railway

    Lookout Mountain Incline Railway

    3.1
    (217 reviews)
    3.7 mi

    Came here the other day. Fun ride, steep incline, would…read morelike it better if they added facts like length of ride, speed, etc to their canned audio rather than asking the driver.. Cool observation area complete with bar, gift shop, pizza place, fudge shop, restrooms and some historical photos: add more photos please. Nice kids working here too ( Catherine Mary at the front/ fudge area, Austin making pizza, and k can't remember her name and have the receipt in the hotel room as I write this...)!

    I'm here visiting my wife's side of the family, and she said it was a must that we take this ride…read moreup to Lookout Mountain. I was excited to experience it and bring the children along with us! For the price, I feel like the overall experience could have been a little better. I saw the prices online but must have misread them because I assumed it was $17.99 for adults and $8.00 for children. However, my wife said she paid $80.00 for the four of us. The customer service from Mr. Roger was AMAZING! I really enjoyed how he interacted with everyone, made sure we were watching our steps, and kept us informed along the way. His personality and customer service definitely made the experience a 4-star experience for me! The ride up was nice, and we were able to see so many beautiful homes along the way. The views were absolutely gorgeous! Once we reached the top of the mountain, we went to the observatory deck, where we enjoyed taking in the beautiful city views. Afterward, we left the trolley and took a short walk around the neighborhood. The views on the ride back down were beautiful . The line wasn't long at all, and I loved that the trolleys run every 10 minutes, which makes it convenient when you're ready to head back down. Overall, it was a nice experience, and I'm glad we got to enjoy it as a family. I just wish the price matched the overall experience a little better.

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    The Commons

    The Commons

    5.0
    (2 reviews)
    13.3 mi

    The Commons in Collegedale is a wonderful community complex located near the Collegedale police…read morestation and public library. It boasts a spread of venue buildings, picnic shelters, pickleball courts, and two fantastic parks: the Imagination Station Playground and the Little Debbie Park. According to their website, The Commons happily hosts everything from bridal showers, weddings, and birthday parties to festivals and farmer's markets! They offer some lovely options for any event with not too shabby rental rates We've enjoyed visiting with our dog for a picnic and walking. It is a very clean and pet friendly complex. It's spacious, offers covered pavilions, walking paths, and multiple restrooms. The grounds are well maintained with plenty of parking, too. We look forward to returning for photos with the larger than life Little Debbie treat replicas at the Little Debbie Park!

    First time at The Commons and it's a nice area that holds outside events. Attended a baby story…read moretime there that's put on by the Collegedale Public Library. It's a nice shaded pavilion with plenty of space to fit a good number of people in. The bathrooms are tidy and up to date which is nice for a park type of bathroom. It's close to the Imagination Station so you can walk about and then go play. They hold different events here throughout the year which is great spot for a common meeting area. Plenty of parking around the area which is also a plus.

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