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Council adopts Parks & Outdoors Day and a city road‑safety plan; parks administrator highlights youth programming
Summary
The council adopted a resolution designating the third Friday in July as Parks and Outdoors Day and approved a comprehensive safety action plan for road safety; Parks Administrator David Johnson described recent department activity, volunteer hours and program reach.
The council unanimously adopted a resolution to designate the third Friday in July (07/17/2026) as Parks and Outdoors Day, aligning Chattanooga with the national observance. Parks Administrator David Johnson thanked volunteers and staff and highlighted recent metrics and activities: over 700 youth participated in city basketball leagues in the past three months, volunteers logged more than 1,200 hours, and the city’s golf courses generated more than $3 million in revenue last year while operating largely within budget.
Council members expressed appreciation for parks staff and volunteers and noted upcoming events, including an end‑of‑summer camp celebration at Warner Park. Councilman Harvey, serving as chair of public works and parks and outdoors, expressed support and looked forward to the celebration in his district.
Separately, the council adopted a comprehensive safety action plan (CSAP) intended to reduce serious injuries and fatalities on city streets on or before 2050. The resolution endorses the plan’s vision and directs staff to continue implementation work that will include data tracking and policy actions aimed at reducing serious crashes.
Johnson said parks programming and partnerships are central to city quality of life and invited councilmembers to visit parks and attend upcoming events. His remarks emphasized the breadth of the parks department’s programming and the importance of volunteers in supplementing city capacity.
