Elsie Holmes Nature Park

Catoosa County Georgia Parks , Ringgold Georgia Parks , Ringgold Georgia Trails

Welcome to Elsie Holmes Nature Park located on the banks of South Chickamauga Creek in Ringgold, Georgia. A widower named Ben Holmes donated this land to Catoosa County in 1997 in memory of his deceased wife Elsie. Holmes wanted the land to remain in it's natural state for future generations of people to enjoy and future generations of plants and animals to inhabit. Numerous species of plants are identified by small signs on the parks more than two miles of hiking trails which are accessible to small children and people with disabilities. Ever since the park was first established, she has had over 60,000 visitors. The park's pavilions are available for rental for weddings, parties, and other events. Come out and explore!

To contact the office please call 706-891-4199 Extension 101.

Catoosa County Park Rules

*The following are prohibited; alcoholic beverages, defacing public property, littering, skateboards, rollerblades.

*All dogs must be leashed and waste removed.

*The following are only allowed in designated areas; motor vehicles, bicycles, smoking.

 

Please respect these and all local, State of Georgia, and United States statutes.