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The official nonprofit partner of Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in Metro Atlanta, Georgia
Supporting Our Local National Park
Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy (CNPC) is the official non-profit friends group for the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, a series of fifteen park units along 48 miles of the Chattahoochee River in Atlanta. Our mission is to enhance Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area by building community, enriching lives, and catalyzing support to ensure a sustainable national park for future generations.
OUR NATIONAL PARK
CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER NATIONAL RECREATION AREA
48 Miles
of Chattahoochee River
66 MILES
of trails across 15 land units
7,000+ ACRES
of land and water
20%
of Metro Atlanta's greenspace
4 COUNTIES
Cobb, Forsyth, Fulton, and Gwinnett
9 CITIES
Atlanta, Buford, Cumming, Duluth, Johns Creek, Marietta, Roswell, Sandy Springs, and Suwanee
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In Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, every bend in the river has a story to tell. As our country celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we're taking a moment to appreciate how this special place fits into the larger American story. And while the park itself wasn't established until 1978, the history of the Chattahoochee stretches back thousands of years.
Discover what National Park Fee Free Days are, why parks charge entrance fees, and how your visit supports Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. See the full list of 2026 fee free days!
On Presidents Day, we often think about leadership, legacy, and the long arc of decisions that shape our country. One of the most enduring legacies of U.S. presidents is the protection of public lands! From sweeping conservation movements to the creation of specific parks and trails, presidential leadership has played a pivotal role in making sure that places like Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) remain protected and accessible. The Presidency and the Birth of Public Lands Since the late 1800s, presidents have used their authority to conserve land for the public good. Today, the National Park System includes more than 430 sites that protect landscapes, ecosystems, historic places, and waterways, many of which exist because a president chose long-term stewardship over short-term gain. Beyond preserving scenic areas, these decisions were about clean water, public access, community well-being, and the belief that nature should belong to everyone.
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