New RiverLands Park, one of the catalytic sites identified by the RiverLands Master Plan, is expanding! While a new pavilion, kayak launch, and campgrounds are already open and available to the public, the bulk of the 290+ acre property remains inaccessible. The City of Chattahoochee Hills, in collaboration with Trust for Public Land and Chattahoochee Now, […]
Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Location: McIntosh Reserve Park – Pavilion #3 1046 W. McIntosh Circle, Whitesburg, GA 30185 Join Trust for Public Land, Adventure Scientists, and Sierra Club Military Outdoors for a morning of conservation, community, and exploration at beautiful McIntosh Reserve Park. American beech trees are […]
Your voice matters in shaping the Atlanta RiverLands and Chattahoochee Brick Company site. So we hope to see you at the upcoming community engagement event focused on the future of Atlanta RiverLands and the Chattahoochee Brick Company site. Event details: Date: Saturday, July 25th, 2026 Time: TBA Location: TBA What to expect: Brief project updates on […]
Join us for the next community open house for the New RiverLands Park Master Plan! The project team will share the latest progress on the master plan, including updated concepts and design ideas informed by community feedback received over the past several months. This is another opportunity to learn about the vision for the park, […]
Come see the updated design for Lower Paul Park! Over the past several months, community members have shared their ideas and priorities for the future of Lower Paul Park and its connection to the Atlanta RiverLands. The project team has used that feedback to refine the park design, and we’re excited to share the latest […]
Your voice matters in shaping the Atlanta RiverLands and Chattahoochee Brick Company site. So we hope to see you at the upcoming community engagement event focused on the future of Atlanta RiverLands and the Chattahoochee Brick Company site. Event details: Date: Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 Time: TBA Location: TBA What to expect: Brief project updates on […]
Run, don't walk and celebrate a Ribbon Cuttings with Trust for Public Land and City of Smyrna! At 11:00 am on Thursday, October 8th, TPL and Smyrna will cut the ribbon on a new section of the RiverLands Showcase Trail at Riverview Park Come celebrate the opening of the northern section of the 3-mile Cobb […]
Dr. Reed V. Tuckson Hosts Riverfront Book Release Event Join Dr. Reed V. Tuckson for the release celebration of Meditations Along the Chattahoochee River, a visual memoir blending poetry, photography, spirituality, and reflections on nearly five decades in medicine and public health. The event will feature free snacks and N/A beverages, live reading, author Q&A, […]
Oct 17, 2026 07:00 PM Bring your own marshmallows and come sit around a campfire with a ranger. We will talk about the nocturnal critters that roam the park in the dark and go on a brief guided night-hike afterwards. Fun for the whole family! Location: Chattahoochee River Environmental Education Center, 8615 Barnwell Road, Johns Creek, Georgia, 30022. For directions see www.nps.gov/chat Parking is limited and carpooling is encouraged. Facilities: Located in the Center’s Lodge Difficulty: Brief, level hike on trails. Bring: Water, weather appropriate clothing, closed-toed shoes. Telescope, flashlight/headlamp, binoculars, chair, and picnic/snacks are optional. Please reach out to jacob_Boling@nps.gov with any questions.
