2022
Over 3.5 million people visited the CRNRA in 2022, making it one of the most visited parks in the nation.
2012
The Chattahoochee River becomes the first river named a National Water Trail.
2009
Flood closes most of the park for 13 days, creating damages of up to $1.7 million.
1978
After legislative 17 actions, H.R. 8336, authorizing the establishment of the CRNRA, was signed into law by President Jimmy Carter on August 15.
1973-1978
14 attempts by politicians, local river conservationist groups and organizations, and federal and state agencies operating in Atlanta fail to create a National Park.
1973
The Metropolitan River Protection Act, including development standards within 2,000 feet on either side of the river from Buford Dam to Peachtree Creek, a 150-foot […]
1830s
Small industry begins along the Chattahoochee River.
Prehistoric-1830
Muskogee, and later, Cherokee tribes inhabited the Chattahoochee River Valley. The Creek War of 1813-1814 resulted in territorial losses, accelerated by The Indian Removal Act […]