Chattown SkatePark and Hockey Rink
The Chattanooga Skatepark, at 1801 Carter Street, sits behind the Horizon pavilion and has great views to and from Highway 27 and Lookout Mountain.
The current park includes a small shade pavilion with bleachers and numerous ramps for a variety of wheeled sports as well as a flat outdoor roller rink. Free to use and open sunrise until 11 p.m. every day.
The park serves a variety of users in age, abilities, and backgrounds. Please note that parking for skatepark users is provided but is not available during special events at Finley Stadium or the Pavilion. On days of events, skatepark users should plan to park nearby and use their wheels to arrive at the park.
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Updates and News
Update February 2025
The bids for the construction of the skate park were received in late November. Unfortunately, the total price included in the bid was significantly higher than the available city budget. We are currently working to refine the costs so that we can get the project within our available budget and start construction. Until we have a final contract for construction that is within budget we will not be able to announce a construction schedule. We are still hoping to be able start construction as soon as possible, hopefully in the Spring of 2025.
The project as designed includes substantial improvements in the form of a new concrete, 30,000+ square foot skatepark to replace our existing park. Since the new park is planned for the same location as the existing park, we do expect a period of time when the existing skatepark will be removed for construction of its replacement and we will announce that temporary closing with as much advance notice as possible.
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Other Updates and Project Facts
The new park will include something for everyone, such as:
- A poured-in-place concrete skatepark, featuring approximately 30,000 square feet of skatable surface.
- A new all-seasons restroom building, complete with skateable roof and integrated park entry signage,
- A public plaza for gatherings, events, and generally to make the park comfortable for all its visitors, regardless of whether or not they are on wheels.
- A new dog park, rebuilt in a new configuration and including plentiful new trees for much better shade.
- A new independent entrance straight from W 20th Street which provides convenient Riverwalk access and public on-street parking.
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Skating features have been chosen by the skatepark design team (California Skatepark) based on the numerous survey responses we received and balanced with the expected project budget. Additionally, the park features a landscape design to soften the space and provide better shade than what the current park provides.
Check out our interview with the designers, California Skateparks!