This is a nice park at the north end of the Walnut Street pedestrian bridge. Check out all the unusual animals on the beautiful antique carousel and ride it if you’re young at heart! There’s a fountain/spray park with stone carved animals the kids can climb on. Nearby shops include ice cream, coffee, souvenir and cafes. The weekend we were there, the world disc dog competition was being held. A lovely green space!

You can make a big hit with the little ones on a small budget. For the price of public parking you can enjoy the amenities of downtown Chattanooga. Splash pad was free. It can get crowded on hot days but we still had plenty of room. We packed a picnic lunch and found a picnic table in the shade, I think the carousel only cost a dollar or two a ride. Public restrooms close by to change out of wet clothes.

When visiting Chattanooga make sure to stop here. They have an old time merry-go-round to ride. Outside is a dancing water park. You can also take a walk down the river. This place is also located right next to Frazier Street with quaint shops and a variety of restaurants.