Gardens Growing Cyclists

In a national park, children can explore freely, and families can enjoy the outdoors together. A National Park City inspires us to bring that sense of freedom and connection into our neighborhoods. For many children, this sense of freedom starts with riding a bicycle. If Chattanooga wants to embody the vision of a National Park City, every child should have a safe place to ride close to home. According to a PeopleForBikes survey (2024), the number of kids riding bikes has increased for the first time since 2014. However, many families in Hamilton County face challenges with safe riding environments due to busy streets and limited infrastructure. A child's location should not determine their access to safe riding spaces....