The Tennessee Riverwalk is a 13-mile (21-km) riverside path which parallels the

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from the

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to downtown

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. It is part of the Tennessee Riverpark System featuring the Tennessee Riverpark,

Coolidge Park Coolidge Park is a park located on the North Shore of Chattanooga, Tennessee along the Tennessee River. It has an interactive water fountain, rock climbing, a pavilion, picnic amenities, a military memorial, and a 100-year old restored antique ...

, Renaissance Park,

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, the Walnut Street Bridge, the Blue Goose Hollow section and the old U.S. Pipe property. The initial segment was opened in May 1989. The Riverwalk is a mix of paved pathways, boardwalks, and bridges along the river, through

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, and over creeks. Restroom facilities and drinking fountains are conveniently spaced along the path. Nine brightly colored quarter-inch-thick

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silhouettes mark each milestone along the Riverwalk, including a

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ian,

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, a man in a

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and another strolling, a

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father and daughter, and a family group.Metal silhouettes greet bikers, walkers along the Riverwalk
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'', October 5, 2007 Currently the rules of the Tennessee Riverwalk east of the Veterans Bridge are as follows: •Pets are allowed in the park, but must be on a leash at ALL TIMES and owners must follow all applicable state laws regarding handling the pet
•No swimming
•No camping
•No open fires
•No Alcoholic Beverages
•No Firearms without a permit
•Roller blades and bicycles will use extreme caution and will operate at reduced speeds on trails
•No loitering around parked vehicles or in parking lots

References

External links

Tennessee Riverwalk Map(pdf)Tennessee Riverpark Page on Hamilton County's Web Site
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