More access this weekend at Chickamauga Battlefield

FORT OGLETHORPE, Georgia (WDEF) – Some state and city parks reopen today but with limited access.

News 12 Now Taylor Bishop has more on what the public has access to.

“Starting today we are re-opening public access to several portions of Chickamauga and Chattanooga national military park”

All roads, picnic areas and most trails will reopen., but some things remain closed.

“Our horse trails remain closed as we are still are still cleaning up the dozens of downed trees from the Easter tornadoes that tragically hit our community”

City parks are also open, but taking precautions.

“Yes the dog parks, tennis courts Athletic fields, and playgrounds are still closed.”

Through social distancing city employees hope to keep the parks open and provide a safe environment.

“Of course we want our parks to be open we believe that the parks are great escape times like this in times like this.”

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Here is the full list of what’s open and what’s not this weekend.  Note that Point Park, Signal Point & the Chickamauga Visitors Center are all still closed.

First, what’s open: