Coolidge Park
A riverside lawn park on the North Shore, with a vintage carousel, splash fountains and lawns overlooking the city skyline.
Located at the north end of the Walnut Street Bridge, this is where locals come to picnic, walk their dogs and sunbathe. The park's 1894-style Dentzel carousel features finely hand-carved animals, and tickets cost only $1 to $2. In summer, the fountain plaza is a splash zone for children. The neighboring North Shore district has restaurants, outdoor gear shops and ice cream parlors. You can rent kayaks or paddleboards by the river. Admission is free.
Opening hours
All day; carousel about 11:00–21:00 (seasonal)
Nearby sights
- Walnut Street Bridge
- Hunter Museum of American Art
- Tennessee Aquarium
- Bluff View Art District
- Southern Belle Riverboat
- Creative Discovery Museum
- Chattanooga Choo Choo
- Chattanooga Zoo