Renewing What Renews Us
The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) is home to diverse wildlife and endless possibilities for everyday explorers to reconnect with themselves, each other, and nature. Join us in protecting this treasure for generations to come.
Discover New Day Palisades
New Day Palisades is an inspired $15.8 million project of One Cumberland, the Cumberland Community Improvement District (CCID), and the National Park Service. Together, we will restore, enhance, and rehabilitate the Paces Mill in the Palisades Unit, a 22-acre tranquil greenspace along the Chattahoochee River.
Discover New Day Palisades
New Day Palisades is an inspired $15.8 million project of One Cumberland, the Cumberland Community Improvement District (CCID), and the National Park Service. Together, we will restore, enhance, and rehabilitate the CRNRA’s Palisades Land Unit at Paces Mill, a 22-acre tranquil greenspace along the Chattahoochee River.
Why does Paces Mill need rehabilitation?
The CRNRA’s Paces Mill joined the National Park Service in 1978 as a naturalistic escape from urban infrastructure. While the fun always flows, the area has seen very few improvements. As this sanctuary continues to rise in popularity, welcoming 270,000+ visitors each year, the need for adequate parking, environmental protection, improved facilities, and enhanced river access has never been greater.
The Renewal
Beginning October 2, Paces Mill will close for construction to begin the renewal and Phase One
of New Day Palisades. The anticipated completion
will be in spring 2025. Phase Two is planned for fall
2026. Navigate to the Visit page for a list of nearby
parks, trails, and must-see riverscapes to
visit during this time.
The Renewal
Beginning October 2, Paces Mill will close for construction to begin the renewal and Phase One of New Day Palisades. The anticipated completion will be in spring 2025. Phase Two is planned for fall 2026. Phase Two is planned for fall 2026. Check out our Visit page for a list of nearby parks, trails, and must-see riverscapes to visit during this time.
Planned Improvements
You will soon enjoy an enhanced national park experience at Cumberland’s front door.
Visitor Information Center
A new visitor information center, complete with changing and restroom facilities and an open-air pavilion.
River Access
Enhanced accessibility, including wide river entry steps and a redesigned boat takeout area.
Scenic Overlooks
Elevated overlook platforms for nature and wildlife viewing.
Parking
Improved traffic flow and parking lot design to accommodate more visitors.
Picnic Areas
Refreshed and expanded picnic grounds with benches and other furnishings.
Trails
Upgraded trail system, from green infrastructure to short hikes and access to river-viewing platforms.
Habitat
A new meadow to control erosion, support biodiversity, and foster a healthy habitat for native plants and animals.
“The Cumberland CID does a great job leveraging dollars into successful projects that have made this community thrive and prosper. [It] created an environment where people like us said, ‘That’s where we want to be.’ “
Mike Plant
president and ceo, braves development company &
vice chair, cumberland cid board of directors
Get involved
Help us maintain and protect this national park gem. Click below or visit our volunteer page to see how you can donate time and money and help us spread the word about New Day Palisades.
Get involved
Help us maintain and protect this national park gem. Click below or visit our volunteer page to see how you can donate time and money and help us spread the word about New Day Palisades.
