We're excited to share that Adventure Acres, our first signature park, officially opens Wednesday, May 20th at 4:00 p.m.! There will be a short program followed by a ribbon cutting and the energizing of the splash pad. Refreshments and event swag will be available for the community until we run out. Located at 370 Salem … Continue reading Adventure Acres, Our First Signature Park, Opens May 20th!
The Walker County Board of Commissioners and the City of Chickamauga recently approved a Joint Resolution to name the Chickamauga Battlefield Connector trail in John Culpepper's honor. Culpepper first envisioned the development of this trail in 2013 and laid the groundwork for its creation while serving as Chickamauga’s City Manager. A key figure in local … Continue reading Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail Named in John Culpepper’s Honor
A newly released Travel Economic Impact study, prepared by Tourism Economics, shows visitor spending increased significantly in Walker County last year. The report found visitors spent $51.9 million on lodging, food and beverage, recreation, retail, and transportation in 2024 resulting in a growth rate of 19.1% compared to 2023. All four sectors posted year over year gains, with the largest … Continue reading Tourism Growth Jumps 19% in Walker County in 2024
Primary construction on the playground expansion at Walker Rocks Park wrapped up late last week. The ground around the playground has been hydro-seeded, which gives it a light green look. The public is welcome to start using the playground, but visitors should avoid venturing off the rubber pad and into the hydro-seeded areas. Some of … Continue reading Walker Rocks Park Playground Expansion Now Open
Walker County, Trust for Public Land (TPL), and the City of Chickamauga recently broke ground on the Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail, a 2.2-mile multi-use trail that will link the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park to downtown Chickamauga. Upon completion, the Battlefield Connector Trail will provide a safe and scenic route for pedestrians and cyclists, … Continue reading Walker County and Trust for Public Land Break Ground on Battlefield Connector Trail
Walker County has been awarded a Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grant to help fund remediation of Walker Rocks Trail on the Walker County Civic Center campus. The county will renovate the existing public access pedestrian trail by replacing the temporary gravel surface with a permanent surface, like asphalt or bonded rubber. Renovating the trail will … Continue reading Walker County Awarded Georgia Recreational Trail Program Grant to Remediate Walker Rocks Trail
Rock Spring, GA (March 10, 2025) – Walker County Government unveiled an updated design today for a playground expansion at Walker Rocks Park on the county’s Civic Center Campus. Walker County received a Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior-National Park Service (NPS) to help complete the third … Continue reading Updated Design Revealed for the Next Phase of Walker Rocks Park
Rossville, GA (November 12, 2024) – A month after revealing design plans for Adventure Acres, the community gathered today to break ground on Walker County’s first signature park. Adventure Acres will be located on roughly eight-acres off Salem Road in Rossville. The park will feature a multitude of outdoor recreational experiences including a nature themed … Continue reading Walker County Breaks Ground on Adventure Acres
A newly released Travel Economic Impact study, prepared by Tourism Economics, shows visitor spending continued to grow in Walker County last year. The report found visitors spent $43.6 million on lodging, food and beverage, recreation, retail, and transportation in 2023 resulting in a growth rate of 1.6%. The growth was mainly attributed to gains in the … Continue reading Tourism Spending Continues to Grow in Walker County
Update: The opening of this park has been delayed until spring 2026. Rossville, GA (October 9, 2024) – Walker County revealed plans today for Adventure Acres, the county’s first signature park. Adventure Acres will remake an eight-acre site off Salem Road into a vibrant activity hub for the community. Adventure Acres will feature a nature … Continue reading Walker County’s First Signature Park Prepares for Spring 2025 Opening
