National Book Lovers Day: Read A Book At These Parks Near Chattanooga

 

Whether you're paging through a well-worn hard copy with notes in the margins or pulling up the latest release on your smartphone, there's still nothing like finding a quiet, peaceful place to enjoy your favorite books. National Book Lovers Day, which takes place every year on August 9th, is the perfect opportunity to celebrate your love of reading, and our real estate agents are happy to report that there are plenty of great places around Chattanooga to enjoy a day of reading outdoors. Get to know 5 beautiful local spots, with our guide to some of the best parks for reading near Chattanooga.

 

Located downtown with easy access from Chattanooga homes for sale, you'll find that Coolidge Park has everything you need for a relaxing day of reading or an afternoon of family fun. Coolidge Park is home to a lovingly restored historic carousel, with hand-carved animals created by a team of local artisans. There's tons of open space in the park so that you can find a quiet place to read, along with a host of activities and a busy schedule of special events to enjoy when you're done reading.

 

With waterfront views and more than 350 acres of natural beauty to explore, Booker T. Washington State Park is the perfect place to find a comfortable, shady spot to relax with your favorite book. This park is located on the serene shores of Chickamauga Lake, and there are picnic tables located throughout the park so you can stake out your favorite spot for reading. You can also walk the extensive trails to see all that the park has to offer.

 

If you enjoy your reading with a side of artistic inspiration, then the international outdoor sculpture garden at Sculpture Fields will surely be a great place to celebrate National Book Lovers Day. This 33-acre park is filled with sculptures created by artists from around the world, with more than 40 massive sculptures to explore. It's also a dog-friendly park, so you can bring your furry friend to keep you company while you enjoy your book.

 

Looking to turn National Book Lovers Day into a family outing? Then Vandergriff Park, located near Hixson homes for sale, is the place to be. This park features three separate playgrounds located close together, with each playground catering to a different age group of children. There's ample seating located all around the playgrounds, so you can settle in with a good book while watching your kids play.

 

Spectacular views can be found all around Lookout Mountain homes for sale, and there's no better place to experience those views than Rock City Gardens. With its famous "7 states" views and extensive natural beauty to explore, you won't find a more stunning spot for a day of reading. Rock City is also home to gorgeous gardens, family attractions, shopping, and dining destinations.