Cobb County and Trust for Public Land Celebrate Opening of Chattahoochee RiverLands Trail

As Cobb County and Trust for Public Land welcome the newest addition to the area’s green space, locals and outdoor enthusiasts have cause for celebration. The first section of the Chattahoochee RiverLands, a project to improve public river access and recreational activities, will formally open next Monday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The 0.6-mile-long first phase of the RiverLands project offers a number of amenities for locals to enjoy. Visitors may anticipate a concrete shared-use trail, a bridge that crosses scenic wetlands, and an overlook that offers tranquil views of the Chattahoochee River, according to a Cobb County Government statement.

This project marks the start of a much bigger plan to connect seven counties and 19 cities through a system of parks and pathways. The Cobb County Department of Transportation led the initial phase of the project in collaboration with Cobb PARKS, and Commissioner Monique Sheffield cleared the path by obtaining $1 million in necessary SPLOST monies. According to a news release from the Cobb County Government, the Trust for Public Land made an additional $470,000 contribution, guaranteeing the project’s completion.

Important local leaders like Chairwoman Lisa Cupid and the Mableton Improvement Coalition have been instrumental in organizing support for this new corridor of natural beauty. Nearly a million residents and visitors, drawn by the allure of river activities, will have access to nature once the Chattahoochee RiverLands are fully developed. The Cobb County Government claims that this route, which is located close to Discovery Park at the River Line, provides South Cobb County’s first public river access, enhancing the community’s enjoyment and well-being.

These green spaces will serve as crucial links between people and the river as well as between people as the RiverLands initiative develops. To learn more about the river trail or upcoming stages, visitors can visit TPL.org or check back for future updates on community-led projects in the Atlanta area.

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