We will continue Chattanooga's legacy, we pledge to guarantee everyone, regardless of age, race, or background, the chance to explore nature's wonders.
This afternoon, you could run a marathon, fish off the public piers, savor seafood at a popular restaurant, picnic at Coolidge Park, launch a stand-up paddleboard as the sun sets. The Riverwalk has possibly become the most popular pathway within our city, as the larger Riverpark offers a container for so much wellbeing, community and joy.
What if we approached our river differently?
What if we created a trail so people could flourish and thrive?
Two miles. A decade of prior work. Today, it unites the city, heralded across the state and world as a laudable example of effective place-making.
With an additional 12-mile greenway coming soon, the Riverwalk stretches for 25 miles as the longest ongoing public space in the county.
Our Alton Park Connector trail, which provides 2.6 miles of trails to a part of the city overlooked for generations, is now fully funded.
We have champions across the city: nonprofits, families, public and private leaders, gutsy, DIY individuals who start working, come hell or high water.
Connects 1800 nearby residents to 1.3 miles of walkable and bikeable trails.
Works “collaboratively to expand access to Tennessee’s natural resources, engage the next generation and contribute to the long-term health of both our landscapes and our communities.”
A 92-acre urban wilderness with 7 miles of multi-use trails in the heart of downtown.
Improved a neighborhood park dating back to 189. Virginia Ave Greenway transformed traffic priorities in one of Chattanooga’s oldest neighborhoods through a private-public partnership
Links to the aforementioned Alton Park Connector Trail by providing a bridge over Chattanooga Creek that leads to a nearby elementary school.