The annual Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy (CNPC) fundraising event, “Party for the Park,” will take place on Tuesday, March 26, at SweetWater Brewing Company in Atlanta.
Beginning at 6 p.m., this conservation-focused evening will feature live music, food, drinks, a paddle raise, and more, all in celebration of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA).
Additionally, CNPC will host a virtual silent auction and 50/50 raffle open to the public and available for those unable to attend the event in person. All proceeds from the event will directly benefit CNPC and its mission to support and preserve the CRNRA.
“CRNRA is a true gem to the Atlanta community and offers many opportunities for people to enjoy the outdoors, which is essential for both mental and physical wellbeing,” said CNPC Board Chair, Graham Dorian, who lives on the Chattahoochee River and regularly hikes, bikes, and fishes in the park. “The Party is a great opportunity for our supporters to come together and make a tangible impact on the preservation of our local national park.”
CRNRA spans a 48-mile stretch from the Buford Dam at Lake Lanier to Peachtree Creek within the city of Atlanta. Encompassing nearly 7,000 acres of parkland across fifteen land units, the park ranks as the 29th most-visited national park in the United States out of 429.
Established in 2012, Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy serves as the official friends group for the CRNRA, dedicated solely to the preservation of this vital natural resource and the enhancement of visitor experience. Contributions to CNPC help fill critical gaps in federal funding for trail maintenance, educational programs and volunteer management.
“At CNPC, we are deeply committed to stewarding this remarkable natural space well,” said Brittany Jones, Executive Director of CNPC who is often spotted hiking in the park. “Party for the Park is not only an enjoyable evening, but it…
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