Booker T. Washington State Park, Tennessee, United States

5ChamilleK 5:00 PM Jul 30, 2014

Peaceful and Fun
I love how this park is off on it's own. I came by it on accident and so glad I did. Not many people there which is perfect! Very pretty environment and scenery. I enjoyed my time there very much and plan to return soon.

5MARY B 5:00 PM Jun 9, 2013

Neighborhood friendly
Perhaps because it does not have camping or RV facilities, this park seems both more laid-back friendly and contemplative than most rural public parks I've visited. There are always welcoming folks fishing off the "purpose-built" pier, but this large park offers a lot of solitude and calming water views. Despite their age, the bathroom facilities have always been immaculate on my many visits. The group camp facilities are CCC-era but tidy. They are up on a hill in an old campground, so they don't have the nice water views afforded the fishing pier and picnic pavilions. This arrangement makes for solitude for those who want it and ample playing field space for those who want to run around. As another reviewer noted, the park has historical and cultural significance, particularly as a site for recalling the many, diverse, and often forgotten African-American contributions to the region. Being 15-20 minutes from downtown Chattanooga, I think of it as a neighborhood park in which to spend a few quiet hours just sitting or strolling. I understand the fishing is pretty good too.