Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy

Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy

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The official nonprofit partner of Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in Metro Atlanta, Georgia

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WHO WE ARE

Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy is the nonprofit partner of Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. We build community, enrich lives, and rally support to ensure the park thrives for generations to come.

WHAT WE DO

From restoring trails and wildlife habitats to engaging our community, we work to enhance the park’s beauty, accessibility, and sustainability. Together with our members, partners, and volunteers, we make a lasting impact.

GET INVOLVED

Join a community that cares about the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area - your neighborhood national park in Atlanta’s backyard. Whether you volunteer, donate, or become a member, your support helps preserve this local treasure for everyone to enjoy.

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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Recent News

Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy’s Party for the Park to Honor President Jimmy Carter with Hightower Award

February 19, 2025
ROSWELL, GA (February 12, 2025) – The Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy (CNPC) will honor the late President Jimmy Carter with the Hightower Award at its annual Party for the Park fundraiser on March 25, 2025. This signature event, supporting the preservation and enjoyment of Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA), will be held for the first time at Ivy Hall in Roswell Mill, overlooking Vickery Creek, a treasured part of the national park system that Carter himself helped establish.

Black History Month: Honoring CRNRA's Black Leaders

January 17, 2025
February is Black History Month, a time to honor and reflect on the contributions of Black Americans throughout history - including their impact on the National Park Service and CRNRA! Black Americans have played a pivotal role in shaping the parks we cherish today. Explore the stories of resilience and conservation woven into CRNRA's history as we honor the diversity that strengthens and enriches our shared natural spaces - at our park, two remarkable superintendents stand out for their resilience, vision, and commitment to community: Marvin Madry and Kevin Cherie.

Honoring President Jimmy Carter: A Legacy of Conservation

December 30, 2024
We are thrilled to announce that President Jimmy Carter will receive this year’s Hightower Award at our annual Party for the Park on Tuesday, March 25th. A lifelong advocate for conservation, President Carter’s dedication to protecting our natural spaces has left a lasting impact on our park and beyond. Join us as we celebrate his legacy and raise crucial funds for Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

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