A local guide to the best off-leash areas and dog-friendly spots around Chattanooga, Tennessee, from the Tennessee River waterfront to the mountain trails above the city.
The Tennessee Riverpark stretches over 10 miles along the Tennessee River with dogs welcome on leash throughout the paved trail system, connecting Chickamauga Dam to downtown. Warner Park and Stringer's Ridge, just minutes from downtown, offer miles of wooded hiking trails with leashed dogs welcome and views of the city and river valley. East Brainerd, Ooltewah, and Collegedale are home to several community parks and greenways including the East Brainerd Greenway, a flat paved path through a quiet residential corridor. Signal Mountain and Lookout Mountain offer trail access connecting to the Cumberland Trail and through Point Park and Reflection Riding Arboretum, with dogs required to be leashed in most areas.