Parks & Nature

 
 
Kids Park (Northend Ball Fields)Kids Park is located at the north end of Soddy-Daisy
on Dayton Pike. 
Features:
  • A total of (8) lighted ball fields (4 on the north side and 4 on the south side)
  • Basketball court
  • Playgrounds
  • Walking Track
  • (2) Snack Bars
  • KIDS Club - Offers softball, basketball, football, cheerleading, and dizzy dean baseball. The current president is Bo Roberson (423) 762-2359.


Holly ParkHolly Park is located at 11606 Holly Circle.

Features:
  • A double wide boat ramp which allows 2 boats to be launched at one time
  • 16 Parking spaces large enough to accommodate trucks with boat trailers
  • Picnic tables near the water
  • Restrooms

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Soddy LakeLocated just across Dayton Pike from the Kids Park, Soddy Lake is a peaceful escape featuring a public fishing pier, picnic areas, and bird watching during migration season. Occasionally celebrating events with food trucks, vendors, and music, Soddy Lake offers the perfect mix of community festivities and nature.

Veterans ParkLocated at 9009 Dayton Pike, Veterans Park stands as a tribute to our War Veterans and First Responders, marked by a dedicated flag pole.

         Features:
  • A walking track, 2 lighted ball fields, snack bars, restrooms, pavilions available for reservation, and a fenced-in dog park
  • WWI, WWII, Korean and Vietnam War memorials dedicated on July 3, 1994
  • Huey Helicopter dedicated on June 30, 2001 to honor all war vets
  • Monuments of the Twin Towers, dedicated to those who perished on 9/11
  • The Wall of Honor is dedicated to all those who have served in War, Police, and Fire.  The honorees names are overseen by The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 942
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Scramble Alley is located behind the City Municipal Building. It features a wooden playground maze for children to climb and explore. There is also a spacious pavilion with restrooms.  Nearby there are (4) smaller roofed pavilions with (2) picnic tables at each of them.

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Poe's Tavern
 

Poe's Tavern Historical Park

History: In 1818, a quaint log structure was built at the intersection of Washington Pike and Sequatchie-Dallas Trail, the work of Hasten Poe, a veteran of the War of 1812. Operating as a tavern and inn, the area became known as Poe's Cross Roads. In 1819, when Hamilton County was being formed, the tavern was chosen as the first courthouse and county seat. This site holds a significant place in our local history, marking the starting point of our city's civic journey, where the pillars of governance and community life were established. 

Events: Pioneer Days is held at Poe's Tavern Historical Park where we celebrate frontier culture and the community's past. There are historical exhibits on how iron was forged, wood carved, and baskets made, along with food and period music.
There is a Farmer's Market held every Saturday in May - October,  from  8:00 am to Noon.

Poe's Tavern stands just ahead of Scramble Alley, at 9835 Dayton Pike,
Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.  



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Hikes & Nature Walks
Surrounded by forested hills, rivers, and natural beauty, Soddy-Daisy has a scenic environment that shall be appreciated by residents and visitors alike. 

Big Soddy Creek Gulf   - 11721 Back Valley Rd, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379
Consisting of 285 acres of pristine wilderness, the Gulf offers hiking trails, mountain and gorge views, natural habitats, waterfalls, flora, wildlife, and rock formations along Big Soddy Creek.  Open daily to foot traffic from sunrise to sunset. 

Little Soddy Trailhead  -  913 Sluder Ln, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379
This trailhead can be found in the system of Cumberland Trails, and on it you will find creek crossings, and even some historic sites associated with the coal mining industry that occurred here. Read more.

North Chickamauga Creek Gorge (State Park)  -  354 Montlake Rd, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379
This Creek is well known for it's outstanding deep gorge cut (approx. 10 miles long) into the sandstone plateau of Walden's Ridge on the Cumberland Plateau. The gorge has a high diversity of plant and animal habitats that exist among steep slopes, sandstone bluffs, and rich coves.  It was recently announced as a State Park and is expected to have more park amenities developing.

Soddy-Daisy Bird Sanctuary (State Natural Area)  -  Along Dayton Pike, near the North end of Soddy Lake
Here you can find bird watching during migration season. 


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