Home Chattanooga Activities Our Programs News Events About Outdoor Chattanooga is a unique division of the City of Chattanooga’s Parks and Outdoors Department. Our mission is to connect you to Chattanooga’s vibrant outdoor scene! There’s so much to see and do here, but it can be overwhelming finding the right information on how and where to go outside and play. We’re here to help. Search this site by activity or location to find detailed information about all the places to run, climb, hike, bike, paddle, and play, within an hours drive of Chattanooga. Activities Around Chattanooga Surrounded by mountains and a river that runs through the heart of downtown, it’s easy to see why Chattanooga was voted “Best Town Ever” by Outside Magazine readers twice! From the bustle of the emerging downtown districts, take a 30-minute drive in any direction and you’ll find world-class rock climbing, mountain biking, paddling, hiking, camping and more. Search this site by activity or location and get inspired for your next outdoor adventure in the Scenic City. Backpacking Biking Camping Caving Disc Golfing Fishing Flying Hiking Horseback Riding Hunting and Target Sports Paddling Rock Climbing Running Skating Tubing Wildlife Watching Get Connected to the Outdoors Chattanooga Our events calendar lists the special programs, workshops and guided tours we offer throughout the year, which are great opportunities for beginners to experience the outdoors with our professional guide staff. Find cool outdoor activities and local adventures to try in our monthly newsletters. Stay connected to the outdoors and us through our Facebook and Instagram accounts. And, when you’re in Chattanooga, be sure to visit us in Coolidge Park to get friendly advice, pick up trail maps or brochures and share your outdoor adventures with us! News November 2021 by Terri Chapin | Oct 29, 2021 November 2021Archery is back! Outdoor Chattanooga is offering free indoor archery sessions on select Tuesdays starting in November and scheduled through February 2022!! All sessions occur at the Outdoor Chattanooga Center, 200 River St. in Coolidge Park. All... read more September 2021 by Terri Chapin | Sep 2, 2021 September 2021In honor of National Wildlife Day on September 4, we're highlighting the best places in the Chattanooga area to view wildlife in their natural habitats. National Wildlife Day was created in 2006 to honor the late wildlife conservationist Steve Irwin -... read more August 2021 by Sunshine Loveless | Aug 2, 2021 August 2021As summer comes to a close and the kids get ready to head back to school, we don't want you to forget to make time to get outside and play! We've got a lot of cool outdoor activities planned to keep everyone active and playful at heart. ***UPDATE: Archery... read more Events Upcoming Events Events Search and Views Navigation SHOW EVENTS SEARCH Event Views Navigation VIEW AS List « Previous Events Next Events » DECEMBER 2021 Partner Program/ Private: Sandhill Crane Kayak December 4 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM This program is for registered participants in the partner program making the request. Find out more » Chattanooga Grotto : Monthly Meeting December 6 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St, Chattanooga, TN 37405, USA, 2 River St United States Chattanooga Grotto 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 to join the meetings. Come see what being a caver in the heart of TAG is all about! Club fees apply. https://chagrotto.github.io/ Find out more » Adult Archery —Aim your Game December 7 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Adult Archery Join us indoors at Outdoor Chattanooga for target-style archery with games! Outdoor Chattanooga staff will provide all the equipment and instruction to facilitate friendly competition and camaraderie while playing fun trivia and target-style games. No previous experience or reservations are required to participate. Genesis compound bows are provided for all participants to use. The bows can be dialed to a low resistance to accommodate all skill levels making this a fun, beginner-friendly activity. This program is intended for athletes… Find out more » Rapid Learning Intro to Kayaking and Roll Practice 2Session December 7 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Learn to whitewater kayak ......starting anytime of the year, with Rapid Learning Whitewater Program!You will begin in the Rapid Learning program with this class, Intro to Kayaking and Skills Practice--which is the first step in your commitment to learning this sport and building and maintaining the essential skills.Outdoor Chattanooga’s Rapid Learning program offers formal instruction in the exciting sport of whitewater kayaking. ACA certified staff provide the instruction necessary to get started in this exciting sport. Equipment is provided. The… Find out more » Sandhill Crane Kayak Tour at Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge December 11 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Join Outdoor Chattanooga for a guided and equipped kayak tour at the Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge to view the migrating Sandhill Cranes. The Hiwassee Refuge is located at the confluence of the Tennessee and Hiwassee Rivers about one hour north of Chattanooga near the town of Birchwood. The group will explore the perimeter of the 400-acre Hiwassee Island in search of wildlife with Outdoor Chattanooga's experienced guides. The wildlife refuge area attracts a variety of birds due to its combination of… Find out more » « Previous Events Next Events » + EXPORT EVENTS © Outdoor Chattanooga 2021 Feedback -- By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. more information Accept