Coolidge Park
In 2006, a circular landscape of trees representing the sister cities of Chattanooga called the Peace Grove was added to the park. There is also the Learning Walk, a one thousand linear foot-interpretive trail.
The Coolidge Park Carousel is a Dentzel antique carousel from 1894. It has 52 hard-carved animals, a calliope band organ, and gold leaf benches. It is available for reservations.
The park was established through the work of HGOR and the River Front Development Committee. The goal was to have an open space area, stabilize the riverfront area, and increase connectivity with a walkway system, as part of the Tennessee Riverwalk. The park was opened in 1999. The park was named after Charles H. Coolidge, a Medal of Honor recipient who fought in World War II.
References
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- ^ "Downtown River Parks". Welcome to Chattanooga.gov. 2018-07-02. Retrieved 2022-08-24.
- ^ "Coolidge Park". HGOR. 2021-03-09. Retrieved 2022-08-24.
- ^ "Horsin' around a carousel carving school in Tennessee". STLtoday.com. 2022-07-28. Retrieved 2022-08-24.
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