Renaissance Park
Site Information
Chattanooga, TN
Address: 100 Manufacturers Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37405. Meeting Spot - Outdoor Pavilion. Entrances and parking are located on Manufacturers Road by Hill Overlooks and the Outdoor Pavilion. Renaissance Park can also be accessed from Coolidge Park by walkway under the Market Street Bridge.
Zone Leader: Claudia Mendez-Marti of the Tennessee Aquarium
cmarti@tnaqua.org / 423-315-6032
Renaissance Park is a 23 acre wetlands park designed to highlight this area’s ecology and history. Once the site of manufacturing plants, Renaissance Park demonstrates how a polluted area can be returned to a clean river habitat and a natural park setting. The park’s design promotes the return of native plants and animals, enhances river eco-systems, and provides a balance between urban renewal and the conservation of natural resources. Renaissance Park also celebrates Chattanooga’s rich heritage. Located throughout the park are features that remind visitors of past events and cultures that are distinctive to this area.
The Tennessee Aquarium’s mission is to connect people with nature and empower them to make informed decisions about water and wildlife. Since we are committed to providing opportunities for our community to experience that mission in action we would love for you to join us in this restorative and amazing conservation project.