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
Upcoming Events
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Teacher Workshop: Project WET & Learning Tree Education Techniques
May 30, 2025May 30, 202509:00 AM
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Recent News
Looking to spend quality time with your loved ones in the great outdoors? Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) is a natural fit for families seeking fun, fresh air, and meaningful moments together. With scenic trails, peaceful picnic spots, and hands-on learning experiences, CRNRA offers plenty of ways to connect with nature—and each other. Here are some of our favorite family-friendly activities to enjoy in the park:
If you’ve lived in metro Atlanta long enough, you may remember a time when people avoided the Chattahoochee River. It had a reputation—polluted, unpredictable, and not the kind of place you’d choose to paddle, swim, or fish. In the 1970s and '80s, that reputation was well-earned. Decades of development, failing infrastructure, and untreated stormwater left sections of the river vulnerable to high bacteria levels and poor water quality. For a while, the Chattahoochee was viewed more as a cautionary tale than a community resource.
If you’re looking for the perfect mix of sunshine, fresh air, and a little splash of adventure, paddling the Chattahoochee River through Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) checks all the boxes! Whether you’re into kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, or just floating downstream with your favorite snacks and a speaker, this river’s got something for everyone.
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