The Chattahoochee RiverLands will reunite the River with the metro Atlanta Region and link suburban, urban, and rural communities into a continuous public space. The RiverLands proposes a 125-mile uninterrupted paved trail from Buford Dam to Chattahoochee Bend State Park. The RiverLands is a linear network that includes the Greenway, the Blueway, the Tributary Trails, and the parks, and the destinations they create. This a premiere outdoor destination will bring people to the water’s edge, promote stewardship and conservation of the River, and reveal the subtle magic of the Chattahoochee to all.
Originally outlined in the forward-thinking 2020 Chattahoochee RiverLands Study, this transformative vision is becoming a reality. Momentum continues to build, with multiple segments already planned, funded and under construction. Nearly $300 million in early investments are expanding access to the river, connecting residents and visitors to the outdoors to opportunities to paddle, swim, fish, bike, picnic, walk, camp, and view wildlife along the river. This rapidly growing network is drawing people to the water’s edge and fostering a deeper appreciation for the Chattahoochee River.
How the RiverLands started, how it will grow, and everything you need to know to discover how Metro Atlanta and its visitors get outdoors on the banks of the Chattahoochee.
See the big picture! Discover the vision that launched the Chattahoochee RiverLands—a connected network of trails, parks, and experiences along the river designed to bring people closer to the water and each other.
Chattahoochee RiverLands Pedestrian Trail Bridge
The City of Smyrna and Trust for Public Land are exploring a new pedestrian and bicycle bridge across the Chattahoochee River. This bridge could improve connections between existing and planned trail systems in Smyrna and Atlanta while creating new opportunities for recreation, mobility, and access to the river. Share your input on project priorities, potential uses, and how this connection could serve the community.
