Coolidge Park, Chattanooga
When I met up my friend Rachel (My Faux French Girl) in Chattanooga at the end of July, I couldn’t believe I had never taken the time to go to Coolidge Park while visiting the city. We met up and park (for a very low $2) on the street and let the boys enjoy the fountains before eating a picnic lunch.
My boys, ages 4, 8, and 11 had a ball! They didn’t want to come out of the fountains and asked to come back when possible. I am not sure we will find the time before the fountains close for fall but if nothing else we will come back next May. I also had forgotten about the area near the park which boasts shops and restaurants.
The fountain is surrounded by 6 large animals that spray water at certain times of the day but we didn’t see that. The animals were great backdrops for pictures though!
It was fun to catch up with my friend while the boys entertained themselves. If I had not forgotten the balls and airplanes I had planned to bring we would have taken advantage of the green lawn to play too. I think this would be a wonderful spot for a picnic in the fall.
We could do a short overnight trip (Chattanooga can be done in a day at only 1 1/2 hours from home but my brother also lives here so we could meet him for dinner. Here I am planning more things for the fall and I am not sure how much will fit in: the boys are involved in sports which will take some of our Saturday excursion opportunities away.
On this particular morning, we enjoyed a ride on the carousel after our lunch and concluded with ice cream. The carousel was really nice and inexpensive as well at only $1 per person. I was impressed!
Nice, large bathrooms are conveniently located near the fountains and carousel: well done, Chattanooga!
A bientôt!
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18 Comments
Joanne
What a lovely park!
mimifce
I was impressed!
Jennifer
This looks so fun!!
Jennifer
Curated by Jennifer
mimifce
I just have worn something to get wet in!
Penny
Wow, that park looks good and so glad your boys enjoyed it. Your littlest is adorable! I do love seeing the non-touristy America 🙂
mimifce
It is nice to show the little treasures here and there we have found.
Laura Bambrick
This looks like such a great time and a fun park!
mimifce
And free!
jodie filogomo
Talk about a perfect place for the boys!! Heck, I’d be running through those fountains too, haha.
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
mimifce
Next time I will!
Kathrine Eldridge
My husband loves Chattanooga! Lovely place to meet up for sure.
https://www.kathrineeldridge.com
mimifce
Yes! My friend lives there so it makes it easy.
Marsha+Banks
Mireille, you have to live in the absolute best spot…so close to so many amazing places! Loved the pictures of your boys playing!!
http://marshainthemiddle.com/
mimifce
If you are willing to drive a little, there is a lot to visit for sure!
Lovely
It looks fun here. Glad to know you guys had a wonderful time.
xoxo
Lovely
http://www.mynameislovely.com
mimifce
Thanks, Lovely! It was a great morning!
Gail
I bet your boys had a blast with the fountains! Looks like a relaxing place to return to for a picnic lunch and dinner with your brother. Thanks for linking!
mimifce
They loved it and didn’t want to leave!