Around Soddy-Daisy
Short, easy and worth the trip when you've got little ones in tow.
Free2.4 miles from Soddy-Daisy
Big Soddy Creek Gulf
Creek-side trail and swimming holes in a wooded gorge — trout fishing and wildlife viewing.
The overlook near the parking area gives a view down into the gorge without walking the…
Free
Booker T. Washington State Park
Fishing, birdwatching and boat/paddling access on Chickamauga Lake, with a significant civil rights history.
353-acre park on the shores of Chickamauga Lake with fishing, birdwatching, boat and pa…
Free admission
First Horizon Pavilion
The region's largest producer-only market — 300+ vendors of local produce, art and food, every Sunday April through December.
Open every Sunday, April through December, 11 AM–4 PM. 300+ vendors of local produce, a…
Free when open; paid parking
Chattanooga Skatepark & Hockey Rink
Skatepark and dog park closed for a major renovation, now expected to reopen December 2026 — the hockey rink and pavilion parking remain open.
Accessibility details for the renovated skatepark haven't been posted yet. The hockey r…
Admission charged — check chattzoo.org for current pricing
Chattanooga Zoo at Warner Park
A full city zoo in Chattanooga — worth the drive for a family day out.
City zoo at Warner Park in Chattanooga.
Park entry is free; camping and some activities have fees
Chester Frost Park
Fishing, kayaking and lake recreation on Chickamauga Lake — camping, trails and a swim beach.
Large Hamilton County lake park with fishing, kayaking, a swim beach, camping and trail…
$12 admission (kids 3 & under free)
Flat Top Mountain Farm
A full fall season at the farm — pumpkins, hayrides, a corn maze, and weekend events running Sept 18 through Nov 1.
Restrooms
Free
Greenway Farm
Three canoe access points on North Chickamauga Creek, plus 6 miles of walking, running and biking trails.
Seating · Restrooms
Park entry is free; camping and marina services have separate fees
Harrison Bay State Park
Fishing, paddling, birding and picnicking on Chickamauga Lake — plus one of Tennessee's largest fully accessible playgrounds.
Wheelchair access · Restrooms
$16.95–$27.95/person depending on day and ticket type; children 2 and under free; pumpkins $0.25/lb
Mayfield Farm Park
A big fall farm day near Athens — three corn mazes, a pumpkin patch, U-pick flowers, a zip line, jumping pillow and 40+ family activities.
About an hour from Soddy-Daisy via I-75. Farm's own page publishes hours: Thu/Fri 11 AM…
Stones River National Battlefield is free; Cannonsburgh Village and the Discovery Center charge separate admission
Stones River National Battlefield
A farther-out day trip built around Stones River National Battlefield, with Cannonsburgh Village's pioneer buildings and the Discovery Center's kids' exhibits nearby.
About 2 hours from Soddy-Daisy via I-24 — a real day trip. Check nps.gov/stri for curre…
Cash or check only — ATM on site
Oren Wooden's Apple House
Apple orchard picking, a pie shop and a market & gift shop — a family-run Pikeville tradition, six generations running.
Open Aug 1 through the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Pie Shop and produce hours: Mon–S…
Free
Soddy Lake
Picnic areas at Soddy Lake's fishing pier, or a shaded table at Pine Tree Bird Sanctuary and Park.
Seating
Free
Pine Tree Bird Sanctuary and Park
A pine-shaded park overlooking Soddy Lake — kayaking, picnics and bird watching.
We haven’t looked closely at access here yet
Free
Poe's Tavern Historical Park
Ball fields and picnic space.
We haven’t looked closely at access here yet
$10 adult (16+), 15 and under free
Point Park
Sweeping Chattanooga overlook and Civil War battlefield site, part of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park.
Open daily 8:30 AM-5 PM. A sweeping overlook of Chattanooga and the Tennessee River fro…
$43-45 adult, $33-35 child (3-12), varies by day - cheaper booked a day ahead
Rock City Gardens
Rock formations, gardens and the famous "See 7 States" overlook atop Lookout Mountain.
Open daily, 10 AM-10:30 PM. A walking trail through rock formations and gardens, includ…
Free
Rock Garden
A whimsical garden of 50+ miniature castles, cathedrals and villages built from stone, shell and pebble, plus a one-mile nature trail.
About 1 hour 15-30 minutes from Soddy-Daisy - worth the drive, but a manageable half-da…
$26.95 adult, $25.95 senior (65+), $16.95 child (3-12), 2 and under free
Ruby Falls
The tallest underground waterfall open to the public in the US — a guided cave walk 260 feet down into Lookout Mountain.
Open daily 8 AM-8 PM. Glass-front elevator descends 260 feet into the cave; a guided wa…
Free
Soddy Lake Recreation Complex
Eight lighted ball fields, basketball/pickleball courts, a playground and walking track, plus fishing — the city's main sports complex.
Baseball fields at 150 Depot Street, softball fields at 105 Durham Street (same complex…
Free
SportSpot
A free downtown pop-up under the Olgiati Bridge with a roller-skating rink, a beginner pump track and courts — open daily, rain or shine.
2026 season runs in two windows: Sept 6-21 (pickleball courts) and Oct 4-20 (basketball…
Free
Veterans Park
Fenced dog park, walking track, ballfields, pickleball and basketball.
We haven’t looked closely at access here yet