--- title: "Alton Park" url: https://www.herechattanooga.com/alton-park/ date: 2026-07-11T17:50:07+00:00 modified: 2026-07-11T17:50:07+00:00 author: "" site: "HERE Chattanooga" attribution: "HERE Chattanooga" --- # Alton Park *Source: [HERE Chattanooga](https://www.herechattanooga.com/alton-park/) — July 11, 2026 by * Hamilton County · Urban # Alton Park South Chattanooga community between Lookout Mountain and I-24 — historically significant African-American neighborhood with affordable housing and proximity to St. Elmo. Historically African-American residential character Proximity to Lookout Mountain and St. Elmo Affordable southwest Chattanooga housing ### Quick Facts ZIP37410 CategoryUrban Platted1910 Main CorridorBroad St / Bennett Rd / Alton Park Blvd corridor CountyHamilton County ### At A Glance Walkability32/100 Commute10 minutes via I-24 or Broad St VibeAffordable southwest city neighborhood with Lookout Mountain adjacency and ongoing revitalization Best ForBudget buyers and renters seeking affordability in south Chattanooga with proximity to outdoor amenities ### Got A Tip? News, real estate moves, or business happenings in Alton Park? Send a tip — anonymous OK. [Submit a Tip](/submit-a-tip/) ### Own This Neighborhood Your Name Here Your Brokerage · Chattanooga, TN 📞(864) 555-0100 ✉you@yoursite.com 🌐yoursite.com $149/mo · Sponsor Alton Park [Become The Sponsor →](/sponsor-a-neighborhood/) ## Location Alton Park occupies ZIP code 37410 in southwest Chattanooga between the foot of Lookout Mountain and the I-24 corridor, south of the Southside district and north of St. Elmo. [**Open Alton Park in Google Maps →**35.0180° N, 85.3320° W · ZIP 37410](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=35.018,-85.332) ## Character A predominantly residential community with a mix of working-class single-family homes and apartment complexes. Investment has been uneven but new community development programs have targeted the area since 2015. ## History Alton Park developed as a working-class and African-American residential community in the early 20th century, shaped by the segregation-era geography that concentrated Black residents in south Chattanooga neighborhoods below the mountain ridges. 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