The Pumpkin Patch is an all-wooden, community-built playground known for its 40-foot slide and beautiful, shaded location. It’s also popular for its play structures that resemble Chattanooga landmarks, such as the Walnut Street Bridge, the Chattanooga Choo Choo, and the W Road.

In 1996, with a dream of creating the perfect place for imaginative, outdoor play, members of our community built the playground under the direction of Signal Mountain pediatrician Dr. Jane Jones. They nestled play structures into a 3-acre, wooded landscape and created long slides descending the natural mountain hills.

The Pumpkin Patch is open every day during daylight hours, and the bathrooms open at 9:30am. The Pavilion can be rented through the Town of Walden. Closures for maintenance are usually posted on the playground’s Facebook page.

The Althaus Park Playground is located on James Blvd behind the Signal Mountain Golf and Country Club. The park and the country club share an entrance, but the park is open to all members of our community.

There are two separate playground areas. The larger playground is located near the restroom facilities, and the smaller playground is located at the bottom of the hill near the tennis courts. Two pavilions provide shade and an excellent place to gather.

The Town Hall playground is part of the Signal Mountain Town Hall Complex. Located conveniently near the pool, ball fields, and basketball courts, the playground is a great place for younger children to play during their siblings’ games. This playground also features two separate play structures for larger and smaller children. Park benches and picnic tables surround the playground in shaded areas.

In 2018, the town of Signal Mountain purchased new PlayCore playground equipment for the Timberlinks Park Playground. This playground is next to Timberlinks field, which serves as our flag football field and our tee-ball field. The playground provides the perfect spot for teams to play after their games.

The Andy Anderton Playground is a small playground located on the corner of Valewood Dr. and Dunsinane Ln. Many older residents of Signal Mountain remember the Andy Anderton field as the site of the “peanut league”, one of Signal Mountain’s first rec baseball programs for 7 and 8-year-olds.

Even though it seems like part of the Hidden Brook neighborhood, the playground and field are owned and maintained by the town of Signal Mountain. It is open for use each day during daylight hours.

Behind the Walden’s Ridge Civic Center, there is a small playground, a pavilion, a soccer field, and a walking track. The Civic Center was originally the auditorium for one of Signal Mountain’s earliest grammar schools, the Fairmount School. Later, it served as the original venue for the Signal Mountain Opry.

For over 40 years, until 2020, the Opry hosted bluegrass concerts in the auditorium. Children played on the playground after the hat was passed around for donations. The playground and surrounding areas are still open for the public to enjoy.

Behind the historic Nathan L. Bachman Community Center, there is an “old school” playground, a basketball court, a paved area for riding toys, and a baseball field. This is the perfect space for children to play after families enjoy a concert hosted by the Signal Mountain Opry or spend time working in one of Bachman's seasonally rented garden plots.

The Puppy Patch is a public dog park at the entrance of the McCoy Farms and Gardens. The playground for dogs features agility equipment, such as an A-frame dog walk, crawl tunnels, a hoop jump, and a red fire-hydrant. The park provides the perfect place for our dogs to exercise and socialize in a fun and safe environment. It includes water and waste stations, separate sections for large and small dogs, posted rules, and a double gate system for the safety of our pets.

A local Eagle Scout prompted town officials to begin plans for the park through a post on the town’s Facebook page. Later, the town of Walden applied for the Boyd Foundation’s Dog Park Dash Grant and was awarded $25,000. The community also raised additional funds for park maintenance.

The park is open 7 days a week during daylight hours.

The Paul Mathes Community Center houses a multipurpose, indoor gym available for various sports and activities. The gym features a full-sized basketball court, two adjustable basketball goals, a scoreboard and buzzer system, and a stage.

During the winter months, the facility hosts both boys and girls basketball teams participating in the Signal Mountain Youth Basketball League. The gym is open 7 days a week, and the hours are split between the league and free play. Pickleball is popular during free play hours.

Fall and Winter hours are posted online, and the facilities are available for rent before or after regular business hours. Restrooms and vending machines are always accessible. A small concession area can be opened upon request.

The town pool is an Olympic-size, outdoor swimming pool located at the Signal Mountain Town Hall Complex. It includes a bathroom facility and a separate baby pool for children 5 and under. Lounge chairs are provided on a first come first serve basis, and a concession stand sells snacks, such as pretzels, nachos, candy, soft drinks, and slushies.

Day passes and seasonal passes are available to both residents and visitors. Those who live within Signal Mountain town limits enjoy a lower rate. Information regarding rates, hours, and availability for private rental is posted on the Signal Mountain town website.

Open to the public from the end of May through Labor Day, the pool is the home of the Signal Mountain Green Giants Swim Team. Swimmers and divers practice before the pool opens to the public at 11am. A lap lane is also roped off throughout the day for lap swimmers.

Once school starts in August, the pool opens in the afternoon instead of 11am. Each Labor Day, a party and annual money dive conclude the swimming season.

The Signal Mountain Town Hall Complex includes 6 lighted tennis courts located behind the fire station. The all-weather courts are home to the Signal Mountain Tennis Team, a no-cut program for middle and high school tennis players. Pickleball is also permitted on the courts, provided guests bring their own nets and create their own lines.

Although the courts are open to the public, reservations are required. Contact Jared Thompson, Signal Mountain’s Recreation Director, for rates and availability (423) 551-8316.

Althaus Park also includes 4 tennis courts. Two courts are regularly used for tennis and pickleball. The courts are open daily on a first come first serve basis. The two remaining courts are currently without nets and serve as outdoor basketball courts. Roller skating and skateboarding are permitted on the netless courts.