Poplar Springs Complex
Newly renovated 5 field wagon wheel of diamond sport fields with Musco lighting, brand new concessions, restroom and umpire building, dugouts, batting cages, and lazer-graded and Safcoat infields.
Jack Mattox Complex
One of the largest county facilities is the Jack Mattox Recreation Complex located on Pine Grove Road between Ringgold and Fort Oglethorpe. This 55-acre facility features seven (7) lighted ballfields, a 1.2 mile paved walking track and a 9-Hole Disc Golf Course.
The Jack Mattox facility hosts recreational youth play throughout the Spring, Summer, and Fall each year. In addition to league play, the facility is host to approximately 35 baseball / softball tournaments per year.
Park Rules & Regulations
SMOKING ALLOWED IN DESIGNATED AREAS ONLY.
ANIMALS ARE NOT ALLOWED INSIDE THE BALL FIELD COMPLEX.
ANIMALS MUST BE LEASHED, IN CONTROL OF THE OWNER AND WITH ALL EXCREMENT REMOVED BY THE OWNER IN THE PARK.
NO SKATEBOARDS, ROLLER BLADES, SCOOTERS OR ANY UNAUTHORIZED MOTOR VEHICLES ALLOWED ON PARK PROPERTY.
BICYCLES ARE ALLOWED ON THE TRACK ONLY.
NO ABUSIVE OR INDECENT LANGUAGE OR GESTURES WILL BE TOLERATED!
NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR UNLAWFUL SUBSTANCES ALLOWED ON PARK PROPERTY.
Boynton Stephens Complex
4033 Boynton Drive - Ringgold, GA 30736
Elsie A. Holmes Nature Park
88 Ben Holmes Road
Ringgold, GA 30736
Rental information
Pavilion Rental: $50 per Time Slot
9 am to 1 pm or 2 pm to 6 pm
$100 Full Day Rental
Rentals online or in office
(Bridal Suite: $50 ($100 cash refundable key deposit)
by special request & availability call 706-891-4199)
Cancelation & Refund Policy
Cancelations must be received no later than 14 days prior to the reservation for a partial refund. Email cancelation requests to amy.johnson@catoosa.com
An approved refund will be 75% of the rental cost. A 25% administration fee will be retained.
Please allow 2 to 4 weeks for refunds to be processed.
The Pavilion (with 8 tables and 50 chairs (image 2&3) and an Office/Bridal Suite are for rent located at the park. The pavilion can be rented online by clicking the link above and the Bridal Suite can be rented by special request by calling or visiting the office.
***Please note that there are NO kitchen facilities and NO fans in the pavilion. There are, however, outlets that can be used for your own box fan or
microwave if needed***
The renter must return chairs and tables to storage area, clean and take all event trash when leaving to help keep the park clean and keep rental costs low.
Rules and Guidelines
Fog machines, confetti, silly string, glitter or (gender reveal) colored powder cannons are not allowed
No inflatables, carnival type rides or vehicles (ATV, toy train, go carts etc.) on premises, inside or outside.
No skates, skate boards or scooters on the facility premises, inside or outside.
Tables and chairs may be used and arranged as desired inside the screened pavilion but they cannot be removed or used outside of the pavilion. Cleaned tables and chairs must be returned to the marked storage location. Dragging chairs or tables across the room is prohibited.
Smoking, vaping, alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs are not allowed on the premises.
User will be required to take event garbage off premises for disposal. Please reline the cans with new bags that should be in the bottom of the can.
Park Hours
Monday-Sunday: 9:00AM-Dusk
ABOUT THE PARK
In June 1997 The Elsie A. Holmes Nature Park was opened in honor of his wife Mrs. Elsie Holmes. Mr. Ben Holmes wanted to provide a place for people to experience the beauty of this natural environment for many generations to come. The park includes over two miles of hiking/walking trails through 66 acres of hardwood forest and wooded creek bottom land along the South Chickamauga Creek. Many different species of wild flowers, plants and trees can be found. There is also a trail located on the ridge that is accessible for hiking type strollers and those with limited abilities.
Joseph T. McConnell Park
41 Catoosa Parkway
Ringgold, GA 30736
About the Park
Named after Civil War Local Hero Joseph T. McConnell, Colonel of the 39th Confederate Regiment of the Georgia Troops in the Civil War.
2,600 sq. ft. covered pavilion with men, women and family restrooms, lighting and ceiling fans, 8 picnic tables and 2 charcoal grills.
720 sq. ft. wooden "old timey" building with an 11.5' x36' covered porch stage area. Storage and electrical facilities are available for bands, choirs, weddings, etc...
1,600 sq. ft. playground, approx. 1/8 mile walking track and benches throughout the park.
Pavilion only or entire facility may be rented for your private party
RESERVATIONS
McConnell Park can be reserved for your special event by clicking the 'RESERVE ' button above.
Reserve the picnic pavilion ($50 per time slot )
Reserve entire park including pavilion and stage for day ($300 fee)
By special Request and availability (Park remains open to public)
Call 706-891-4199
There are 3 time slots available for Pavilion reservation:
Slot # 1: 10am - 2pm
Slot # 2: 3pm - 7pm
Option # 3: ALL Day (Must pay for both time slots)
Rules and Guidelines
No fog machines, confetti, silly string, glitter or (gender reveal) cannons used inside or outside
No inflatables, carnival type rides or vehicles (ATV, toy train, go carts etc.) on premises, inside or outside.
No skates, skate boards or scooters on the facility premises, inside or outside.
Smoking, vaping, alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs are not allowed.
Keith Park
Backstop and Open Field
Two Pavilions
Playground
Walking Track
2803 Keith Rd. Ringgold, GA 30736
Creekside Recreation Complex (Ringgold)
Emberson Drive, Ringgold, GA 30736
-Soccer Facility in Ringgold with access to a canoe launch, pickleball courts and an outdoor basketball court (opening soon)