Friday, August 2, 2013

Chattanooga's Coolidge Park

Coolidge Park is a delightful downtown park in Chattanooga's Northshore district, on the Tennessee River waterfront.

 
Photo by Samuel E Burns

Coolidge Park features an interactive play fountain, the Outdoor Chattanooga Center, and lots of open space.

 
Photo by Samuel E Burns

The 1894 Dentzela Carousel has been beautifully restored and is housed inside a pavilion. The carousel is a central feature in Coolidge Park. The antique carousel was restored by local master wood carver Bud Ellis and a devoted team of craftspeople and volunteers at his studio "Horsing Around" located near Chattanooga.The carousel provides a delightful old-fashioned experience with 52 whimsical hand carved animals, a calliope band organ, and ornate gold leaf benches. 

   
Photo by Samuel E Burns

A short walk across the Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge (seen below a view from the park) allows visitors to enjoy the parks and amenities on both sides of the Tennessee River.

 
Photo by Samuel E Burns

On the south side, the bridge is located between the Tennessee Aquarium (just left of the bridge) and the Hunter Museum of American Art. On the north side, the bridge crosses over Coolidge Park and connects visitors to Coolidge Park, Renaissance Park and many shops, galleries, restaurants, and arts groups.

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