Trust for Public Land has officially transferred the RiverLands Gateway Park property to Cobb County.
The 12-acre park is the first regional trailhead planned for the Chattahoochee RiverLands, which will connect 20-metro Atlanta cities and seven counties to the Chattahoochee River.
Over the next several years, Trust for Public Land will partner closely with Cobb County to transform the former industrial site into a public space for outdoor recreation, ecological restoration, and community connection, according to a news release.
“The transfer of this property to Cobb County is a critical step in our shared vision to ensure equitable river access for all, and we’re excited to help turn this space into a beloved community asset,” George Dusenbury, Georgia State Director at Trust for Public Land, said in the release.
The new RiverLands Gateway Park will include a boat ramp and kayak launch, providing much-needed boat access to the river, as the nearest boat ramp is 13 miles away. This access will work in tandem with the new kayak launch at Standing Peachtree and the floating dock at Riverview Landing, providing another way people can get in and out of the river in this often overlooked section.
The new park will feature restrooms, parking and restored woodlands to support wildlife habitat and improve water quality. It will also serve as a connector between the Mableton Parkway Trail and the larger Chattahoochee RiverLands and Silver Comet Trail networks.
In 2023, the State of Georgia allocated $3 million through the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program to help fund the park’s development, joining nearly $15 million in previous state investments in the Chattahoochee RiverLands. The park is expected to open in 2026.
