Connect. Support. Your River. Your Park.
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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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.
At Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy (CNPC), our mission is to build community, enrich lives, and catalyze support to ensure a sustainable national park for future generations. A core part of that work is helping increase access to Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA), so that everyone feels welcome, represented, and connected to this incredible public space! This Black History Month, we’re reflecting on the deep and often overlooked connections between Black history and the outdoors, while also uplifting local organizations that are actively expanding access, building community, and enriching lives through outdoor experiences today. Exploring Access and Visibility: Who Gets to Feel Welcomed in Outdoor Spaces? For generations, the outdoors has been a place of freedom, healing, resistance, and joy for all. Yet systemic barriers like segregation, exclusion from public lands, and ongoing inequities have limited access and visibility in outdoor spaces for people of color. Today, Black-led and BIPOC-centered outdoor organizations are helping change that reality. Through intentional programming, shared experiences, and community-led leadership, these groups are creating entry points into nature that feel welcoming and safe. Their work aligns closely with CNPC’s belief that access to the outdoors strengthens not only individuals, but the community as a whole.
Cover image by Sebastian Hagan Each year on World Wetlands Day (February 2), we pause to celebrate some of the hardest-working ecosystems on the planet. Wetlands may not always get the spotlight like mountaintops or waterfalls, but here at Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA), they quietly (and powerfully!) do it all. From filtering our water to protecting wildlife and people alike, wetlands are essential to the health of the river and the communities that surround it.
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