The Pumpkin Patch

PICNIC? yes! 

SWIMSUIT? no

COST? none

PLAYGROUND? yes

AUTHOR'S RATING? five out of five stars!

HOURS? sunrise to sunset

When it comes to creative, exciting, fun-for-everyone kinds of playgrounds, you can't beat the Pumpkin Patch on Signal Mountain.

From the winding woodsy trails, to the tire dragons to the hillside slide, everything is a fun discovery and adventure for many different ages of kids. And you have to love a playground that has "Be kind" as its first rule!

This playground is always in the shade and with the elevation, pretty cool for most of the summer. The trees do bring in the bugs, so be sure to wear some spray!

I love the picnic area at this playground. It is close to the action, but very picturesque.

Put the Pumpkin Patch on your summer bucket list!

{map for the Pumpkin Patch}

Camp Jordan Park and Arena

The kids and I were at Camp Jordan for a 5k Color Run and festival on Saturday and we were surprised to see some big changes. There is one of the most interesting play structures I've seen on the far side of the park right next to a new restroom. (Hooray for lots of restrooms in large parks!)

When you add that play structure to big open fields, a 2 mile hiking path, a huge event arena, a picnic pavilion, a fishing/duck pond, and a disc golf course (coming soon) you get what I would say is a major force in the Play Chattanooga world!

PICNIC? yes! 

SWIMSUIT? maybe, when the weather is right and you don't mind your kids wading in a muddy creek

COST? none

PLAYGROUND? yes

AUTHOR'S RATING? five out of five stars!

HOURS? n/a

For information about hosting events at Camp Jordan, go to

East Ridge Parks and Recreations.

{MAP FOR CAMP JORDAN}

The Jump Park

If you're looking for a special place to have a party or just a rainy day way to get all those sillies out of your kids, The Jump Park is a winner! There are two foam block pits, a fun slide, rock walls, and the floors are covered with trampolines!

 PICNIC? no

SWIMSUIT? no

COST? One Hour: $8/6 and under; $12/ages 7 and up

$5 for parents 

(kids 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult.)

Two Hours: $15/6 and under; $20/ages 7 and up

$10 for parents

{Special Deal: Week days from 9-10am adults do not have to 

pay to go in with their younger ones.}

PLAYGROUND? YES!

AUTHOR'S RATING? four out of five stars

HOURS? Mon-Thurs 9am-9pm

Fri and Sat. 9am-12am

Sunday 11am-9pm

{Map for The Jump Park}