Whether you want to take a stroll down the beautiful 1.5 mile nature trail, float your kayak, catch some fish on the picturesque Chickamauga Creek, or enjoy the fun, family-friendly Little General Children’s Park, there’s nothing’ like the entertainment and adventure found in charming downtown Ringgold.
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Jack Phillips
2 months ago
This mural always brings a smile to my face.
vintage soul 1219
2 years ago
Great looking mural on the side of a ice cream shoppe. Whoever painted miss Dolly has some talent
Steve Nantz
2 years ago
A nice small town addition to the chapel just up the street where she was married. We love Ringgold! 🙂🎶🇺🇲
Michael Hicks
a year ago
Great place for a picture during Dolly Days inn Ringgold
PJ Colpitts
a year ago
It's a beautiful spot in a lovely little town.
Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
AIR
a week ago
1. Trails are NOT kid friendly. They can be young adult friendly, but are absolutely not in the condition for kids or older dogs. 2. The destroyed bridge connects the white trail with the orange trail. I read all about a destroyed bridge, but I didn't find which trail it was along. 3. We took the green trail up. The green tail is overgrown in places along the river, can feel almost vertical at times, and would be dangerous to descend from the opening furthest to the left. We took the white trail down. It winded so it wasn't too steep but it was still moderate difficulty due to erosion, loose slippery gravel, and large networks of roots. The view along the river was pretty and we enjoyed seeing the bat cave across the river. The party structure and the playground at the top was nice. It would make for a pretty event spot in the woods (bring mosquito spray). All in all, it's a decent place for a solid workout; it's just not as described by AI. I'm a hiker who enjoys ascension, but I'll have to leave hubby and the dogs if I return.
Danielle DeSimone
4 months ago
This is a lovely trail. Not crowded. This morning part of the white trail is flooded and I wouldn’t recommend trying to pass it. The current looks strong. This was on the far end by the bat caves.
Tim Oleston
3 months ago
One walking bridge was destroyed and there are trash or oil barrels piled up in a ravine, but the grounds are otherwise quite nice.
Johanna Barragan
10 months ago
Beautiful trail. We took the white trail. Was very beautiful. Our bunny loved it! So it’s bunny approved. lol. Wear hiking boots and watch the floor as walking since there’s lots of loose rocks and tree roots. Benches everywhere to rest, beautiful scenery of the river and we had a lovely experience. Wish I could’ve added some videos but app won’t let me.
Libby Fenn
a month ago
Really charming little spot. Has a medium sized, screened pavilion suitable for a party or event, bathrooms, a small playground, and hiking trails. Plenty of shade, really enjoyable. Close to down town Ringgold but feels like you're out in the wilderness.
Monday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Cody Guger
5 months ago
We absolutely love this trail. I take my 2 little girls to walk here 2 to 3 times per week. It’s so BEAUTIFUL, it’s awesome to get exercise and connect with nature at the same time. If you start at the beginning of the trail and walk all the way to the very end and back, it’s close to 2.5 miles given my quick calculations.
DeAnna A
2 weeks ago
We love this nature trail! Dog friendly (please clean up after them! There's plenty of bags provided!! People ruin good things by not following the rules!) There's places to walk down in the water to wade or let your children play. There's also hammock posts along the nice paved trail for a hammock!
Cathy Iwashere
7 months ago
Really nice paved walking path that meanders alongside the creek and over a walking bridge. Some uphill grade,but not a lot. Dog friendly,but beware ,there isn't a bathroom .
Erica
5 months ago
I live like 2 minutes from here and it's one of my favorite trails and bridges especially when I do photography!
Brandi capps
2 months ago
Beautiful peaceful place to take a walk along the creek or picnic I do wish people would start picking up their dog turds though. There are bins to put them in
john pickle
2 years ago
Nice little plac to see and read , but not much of a place to get out of traffic. The monument is right on the edge of the road . Good reading but have to do it in a hurry. See it before the woke forces tear it down.
Mark Godfrey
3 years ago
Not much to see. Just a historical marker. This the place where the General ran out of fuel, ending the Great Locomotive Chase on April 12, 1862. Was worth the drive.
Summer Rose
5 years ago
It's a good sized monument sign at a pull-off between the road and railroad
Edward Bomar
4 years ago
History is always good to see where something took place.
Shannon “Tony” Baker
7 years ago
Loved it and stayed long enough to find out why
Monday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Michael Sharrock
2 years ago
Meh! It's a shallow creek. I saw a turtle and a lonely duck. Some people get in the water. I don't trust it. There's a water treatment facility about a mile down the path. The walking path is nice! Bring repellent with deet! You'll thank me.
Jon Cowell
3 years ago
This is one of the best places I've ever fished. If you like catching a variety of fish species but don't like moving your gear over and over again, come on down to the creek and find yourself a nice shade tree to sit under. Cast a line and the fish come to you.
Madalyn Smith
a year ago
The nature trail along the creek in Ringgold is wonderful. It's fully paved now, has two fenced-in dog play areas, offers kayak and tube rentals for enjoying the creek, provides benches, picnic tables, trash bins and doggy poo collection bags...in short, is a complete dream. Many new trees have been planted and the old ones have been labeled. Most of the walking trail is in the shade, which my dog and I both love, and I marvel during every visit at how clean and well-maintained the city has kept the entire premises. As a longtime resident of Ringgold, I am very proud of this nature trail and lovely creek.
Tilly Lo
2 years ago
The trees and bushes block the view of the creek on the trail. There are mini waterfalls. If you park at the nature trail area, there is where you can take your canoe, kayaking, etc into the water
Summer Cocaine
2 weeks ago
I'm newly relocated from Florida and I'm in love with this creek and the history...blessed and my autistic kiddo loved jumping right in ❤️
Monday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Angelina J
3 years ago
Nice place to enjoy the afternoon. The church was closed but we were able to walk around it. Bring a picnic. There is a Pavillion, soda machine and bathroom at the playground next door. Walk up the hill to an old graveyard behind the church. Great place to walk the dog. Perfect place to take the kids.
Candice Clark
2 years ago
Unique and beautiful historic location. Take time to come in during business hours.
C W
6 years ago
It took me years to finally be at the right spot at the right time. During my tour of the Atlanta Campaign I finally was able to stop by and go in to see the inside of the Old Stone Church. I remember speaking to a lady who had volunteered there for a number of years. I enjoyed talking to her and learning a little about the local area and its history.
Worleybird
6 years ago
Historic Place with rich history from as far back as the Civil War.
Rosanne Tucker
7 years ago
Would have liked to go in but they don't open till 1. That was a bummer but the info out side was very interesting
Leah Ware
8 months ago
Great to see someplace that was part of our family history. Area needs some attention as the stone work and description boards need some restoration or replacement. But the area gives you a good idea about the Battle of Ringgold Gap. Decent parking on the side of the road right at the monument. Need some leaf removal and cleanup. Be careful on steps.
Michael Brown
5 years ago
Very nice and well preserved portion of the Ringgold Gap Battlefield. Has some picnic tables and nice shade as well so it's a good place to have lunch. Very informative plaques and historical markers talking about the Battle itself and the beginning of the Atlanta Campaign. Highly recommend visiting if you are interested in our nation's history.
Natasha Wells-Walker
2 months ago
Absolutely a great idea for the kids and learning about the historical significance and the importance of this project as to our American heritage and culture
Dan Reger
a year ago
Great little park with an awesome Patrick Cleburne statue.
Adventure Queen
3 years ago
This a cute little park with shaded picnic tables. It is not very peaceful though as you see and hear the traffic.
Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Lisa Johnson
a month ago
Combination rest center and Georgia State welcome center. Nice, clean restrooms, a Penny souvenir machine, staff to help you with information on the state of Georgia tourist information, vending, a machine that makes change for vending. Lovely picnic area with a big round area where you can walk. I saw a lot of kids playing in the well manicure lawn area in the center of the concrete walking path the picnic tables were very nice and clean and each had its own trashcan. This is one of the nicer welcome centers that I have been to in my travels.
Ben Sims
a month ago
Never have I ever been to a rest stop that locks up the bathrooms overnight. Need to go between 11pm - 7am? Better keep on driving or find a bush!
Jackson Golden
2 months ago
Bathrooms weren't the cleanest. Other than that, it's a pretty nice rest stop.
Tom P
a month ago
Nice quick visit at this rest area. Beautiful and clean. Spacious. Lots of parking
GLR
a year ago
Very clean and a nice place to get off for a clean restroom stop. We decided to use their picnic table for a lunch. They were covered and a very clean area with trash cans near by. They also have dog walking trails near by. This was one of the nicest, cleanest and a very well laid out rest stop
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Karen Steed
a year ago
This facility is so nice.... I'd give it a 5+ but the score boards supposedly aren't wired yet! Who opens a new baseball/softball complex and doesn't have the scoreboard working???? Come on Catoosa.....do better for our kiddos
MD WP
a year ago
Great complex. One of the umpires extremely rude, stood leaned up on the fence directly in front of me while my girl batted. Missed it all! He was more concerned with posing for the young lady spectators than the sport. Sad!
Dwayne West
6 years ago
Come play with RYSA, I love coaching the kids, but we could use some help caring for the fields!
Todd Cohen
2 years ago
At a softball tournament this weekend. Easily over 300 people here. NO WORKING BATHROOMS!! 8 over-flowing porta-potties. Asked about why no working bathrooms. Reply was they were stopped up. In all the tournaments I have been to, I never have seen such poor facilities. No one is attempting to fix the issue. I hope we never play ball here again. They do not seem to care one way or another.
Tim Benson
7 years ago
Really well maintained complex. The fields are in great shape. There are 5 fields with plenty of room between them. Ample parking is available in the gravel lot above the fields. Handicap parking is also available down the hill behind the ball fields. It is all gravel between the fields so be prepared for a rough ride in a wheelchair. There are bathrooms available between the fields. Concessions are somewhat limited but available and most items are priced in a typical ball field manner. The fields are well lit in the evening. The stands at the fields are a bit short but in very good condition.
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Joseph
7 years ago
It took a few people a long time and a lot of work to get this statue made and finally on display. Not a whole lot of folks know who General Patrick Cleburne was, but more should learn. He was a leader who fit the hero mold, yet broke with conventions of the time. He deserves more notice. This is a nice, tiny park on the side of US 41. Not a bad place to stop for a few minutes.
Andrew Apollo
3 years ago
Small roadside pull off, but the history that took place here is very cool.
Chaz Vargas
5 years ago
Amazing piece of American history.
Jessica Kittle
6 years ago
Very pretty place we love to get food and go to the park and eat.
robert mills
2 years ago
Very nice monument to a great American
