Chattanooga area parks and trails: What’s open and closed amid COVID-19 crisis

Staff file photo / Sean Smith of Hixson, Tennessee, bikes across a bridge to the Bluff View Art District Wednesday, August 14, 2019 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Smith, who was biking about 10 miles Wednesday evening, said it was his first time getting out on the Tennessee Riverpark. Staff file photo / Sean Smith of Hixson, Tennessee, bikes across a bridge to the Bluff View Art District Wednesday, August 14, 2019 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Smith, who was biking about 10 miles Wednesday evening, said it was his first time getting out on the Tennessee Riverpark.

By Emily Crisman April 28, 2020 3 min read

Parks and public spaces across the Chattanooga area are beginning to reopen as Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger and Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke ease restrictions aimed at reducing the spread of COVID-19. Here are the openings announced so far.

Hamilton County

Effective Tuesday, April 28, the Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Department is opening the following parks for passive day use, such as jogging, walking, or outdoor outdoor leisure time as individuals or families:

* Tennessee Riverpark, with limited restrooms

* Tennessee Riverwalk section from C.B. Robinson Bridge to Veterans Bridge