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MISSION
The mission of the City of Chattanooga Parks and Recreation Department is to provide an excellent variety of leisure opportunities to enhance the individual's quality of life through exceptional programs in attractive, safe, and well-maintained parks and facilities.

This department is divided into two major divisions:  Recreation Program Services and Parks Facilities and Maintenance .  Sports, aquatics, fitness, therapeutic recreation, recreation center programs, Outdoor Chattanooga, the Zoo, and cultural activities operate through Recreation Program Services.

The Parks & Facilities Division maintains over 4,000 acres of park, green way and public green spaces throughout the city as well as the City's numerous sofftball fields, sports arenas, areas of public art, and the downtown waterfront on both sides of the Tennessee River. The City has close to 70 public parks, offes numerous programs and amenities at the city's 15 community recreation centers, 2 public golf courses, 4 public swimming pools,  the Chattanooga Zoo, the Chattanooga Fitness Center,  the city's skatepark called "Chattown Skate Park", 2 off-leash dog parks, 20 local ballfields, and over 70 tennis courts.

The Warner Park and Summit softball complexes and the Champions Club tennis complex have made Chattanooga a destination for national, regional, and local sports tournaments and leagues.

To insure that our programs and facilities are more inclusive and accessible for residents of 'all' abilities, we have added a "Therapeutic Recreation" Division.  The Therapeutic Recreation Division provides a wide variety of activities that have been adapted to engage individuals with special needs and disabilities and serves as community partner with numerous rehabilitative and support services.You will be amazed at all the fun and exciting recreation, fitness, leisure, outdoor, sports, aquatics, and enrichment programs this department has to offer.