Montague Park Today
The Sculpture Fields at Montague Park
Back in 2009, the Sculpture Fields began as a vision of the late, great sculptor, John Henry, and his wife, Pamela Henry. With his studio bordering the northern edge of the park, John Henry envisaged the then recently closed park to become a premiere and internationally acclaimed sculpture destination. Since its opening in 2016, the Sculpture Fields at Montague Park covers over 33 acres of Montague Park and is home to a diverse collection of large-scale sculptures by both local and international artists.
The park's collection includes over 50 sculptures, ranging from abstract geometric shapes to representational figures. The sculptures are made from a variety of materials, including bronze, steel, and stone, and are situated throughout the park's rolling landscape. The Sculpture Fields at Montague Park offers a unique and engaging outdoor art experience that showcases the creativity and diversity of contemporary sculpture. It has become a beloved destination for art lovers, nature enthusiasts, and families alike in the Chattanooga area.
John and Pamela Henry (sculpturefields.org)
Operation Get Active (chattanoogafcfdn.org)
Chattanooga Football Club Foundation
Since 2019, the remaining portion of Montague Park was leased to the Chattanooga Football Club Foundation to use the existing rugby pitch as a soccer field for the foundation’s youth teams and competitions. The Chattanooga Football Club Foundation is a non-profit organization affiliated with the Chattanooga Football Club, a semi-professional soccer team based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA. The foundation's mission is to use soccer as a tool to build community and promote social and economic development in the Chattanooga area, as well as to create positive social change and build a stronger, more inclusive community.
To achieve its mission, the foundation focuses on several key areas, including:
Access to safe spaces
Connection to healthy community
Mentorship and leadership development