Walker County Awarded Greater Chattanooga Realtors 2026 Placemaking Project

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A green and blue inclusive playground

Rock Spring, GA (November 14, 2025) – Greater Chattanooga REALTORS® announced today Walker County has been awarded its 2026 Placemaking Project to enhance the safety of Walker Rocks Park. The Placemaking Project will fund the addition of a protective fence around the playground’s perimeter to provide a containment zone for children with special needs. The … Continue reading Walker County Awarded Greater Chattanooga Realtors 2026 Placemaking Project

Walker Rocks Park Playground Expansion Now Open

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Two playgrounds with blue and green playground equipment

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

Updated Design Revealed for the Next Phase of Walker Rocks Park

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A design image of several pieces of playground equipment. No children are present.

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

Walker County’s First Signature Park Prepares for Spring 2025 Opening

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an aerial rendering of a playground, pavilion and splash pad nestled in between several trees

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 themed playground, splash pad, pavilion with restrooms, quarter mile walking trail, and … Continue reading Walker County’s First Signature Park Prepares for Spring 2025 Opening

National Park Service Awards Grant to Fund Third Phase of Walker Rocks Park

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Rock Spring, GA (August 23, 2024) – The U.S. Department of the Interior-National Park Service (NPS) has awarded a Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant to Walker County to support the third phase of Walker Rocks Park. Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recommended Walker County’s project for approval citing its lasting impact on the … Continue reading National Park Service Awards Grant to Fund Third Phase of Walker Rocks Park

Walker This Week – Episode 24 (August 2, 2024)

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From community idea to creation. A grand opening for the new inclusive playground at the soon to be designated Walker Rocks Park took place this week, marking the completion of a five-year project and beginning of a bigger effort to transform this space into a vibrant community asset. On this episode of Walker This Week … Continue reading Walker This Week – Episode 24 (August 2, 2024)

Multi-Million Dollar Recreational Project Coming to Northern Walker County

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Rossville, GA (May 25, 2023) – Walker County will receive $2.2 million from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to invest in a much needed recreational project in the fast growing northern end of the county. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced the grant award for Walker County, which is one of 142 qualified projects across … Continue reading Multi-Million Dollar Recreational Project Coming to Northern Walker County