Around Soddy-Daisy
The parks that are actually in town, not a drive away.
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…
Ramp access is free; marina services and fuel are separate
Soddy-Daisy Boat Ramp
Boat ramps, fishing and open water on the Tennessee River reservoir.
We haven’t looked closely at access here yet
Free
Soddy Lake
Cast a line from the public fishing pier at Soddy Lake, or from the shoreline at Pine Tree Bird Sanctuary and Park nearby.
Public fishing pier at Soddy Lake, 11312 Dayton Pike. Pine Tree Bird Sanctuary and Park…
$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
Ramp fee not posted
Holly Park
Double-wide boat ramp, trailer parking, picnic tables and restrooms — access to Chickamauga Lake and its cove near Soddy-Daisy.
Seating · Restrooms
Free
Pine Tree Bird Sanctuary and Park
Launch a kayak from the bank at Pine Tree Bird Sanctuary and Park, or from the boat ramp at Holly Park.
Bank launch (not a formal ramp) at Pine Tree Bird Sanctuary and Park, 11750 Dayton Pike…
Free
Little Soddy Trailhead
Creek crossings and historic coal-mining sites, connecting into the Cumberland Trail.
Creek crossings and historic coal-mining sites along the way. Connects to the Cumberlan…
Free
North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Natural Area
Fishing, seasonal kayaking, birdwatching and picnicking in a creek gorge natural area.
Open 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Creek gorge trails for fishing, seasonal kayaking, birdwatching…
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
Free
Soddy Lake
A public fishing pier and picnic areas across Dayton Pike from Veterans Park — good for birdwatching during migration season.
A public fishing pier and picnic areas, right across Dayton Pike from Veterans Park's b…
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
Veterans Park
Fenced dog park, walking track, ballfields, pickleball and basketball.
We haven’t looked closely at access here yet