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Coolidge Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 7,873 Google reviews · Running trail in Chattanooga, Tennessee · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 6 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Coolidge Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Waterfront park with a restored historic carousel, an interactive play fountain & open spaces.
What runners say about Coolidge Park
“The grounds are very well maintained, with clean, open spaces that are perfect for walking, picnicking, or just enjoying the scenery.”
“The park has a beautiful walking path that runs along side the river and then turns inward to a wooded area and a walking bridge.”
“It was very quiet and spaced out that we enjoyed a quiet picnic on one of the benches.”
“It seems like a very family friendly place.”
We loved our visit to Coolidge Park! On a Sunday, very busy, as expected but Monday we had the park to ourselves. We had an amazing time walking with our dogs.
Adding this stop to our vacation was the best decision! Public parking for an hour to explore was $2 by the blue rhino(pic opp) They had this cool little area with pipes and metal plates set up like instruments for the kids to play on and frozen ice by the parking lot.
I really enjoyed the park, even though there are still some areas under construction. Despite that, you can still enjoy the carousel, the fountains, and take a nice walk through most parts of the park.
The park provided a wonderful experience for the children. The scenery surrounding the area was quite pleasing, offering a pleasant visual treat specially during sunset. Despite the overall positive experience, it was unfortunate that access to the walking bridge was unavailable.
Trail conditions & character
“The park has a beautiful walking path that runs along side the river and then turns inward to a wooded area and a walking bridge.”
“Parking is all paid and must be in zones so if you park in one zone you cannot move to another zone with the same pass and that's a little disappointing.”
“One of the biggest advantages is the convenience restrooms, restaurants, shops, and other amenities are all within walking distance.”
“It was very quiet and spaced out that we enjoyed a quiet picnic on one of the benches.”
“The park has a beautiful walking path that runs along side the river and then turns inward to a wooded area and a walking bridge.”
Plan your run at Coolidge Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Distance6 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitechattanooga.gov
- Phone(423) 643-7866
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–11 PM |
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