Friends of Chattahoochee Bend State Park

Friends of Chattahoochee Bend State Park The "Bend Friends" is a group of volunteers who build trails, clean up the Chattahoochee, and encourage getting unplugged and outdoors! We need your support!
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The Friends of Chattahoochee Bend State Park is the local chapter of the Friends of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites. Our volunteer organization has built 12+ miles of hiking trails at Georgia's newest state park, and we're now working to build mountain bike trails with equestrian trails to follow. Volunteer participation is the ONLY way trails will be built at The Bend.

10/09/2026

Due to severe weather concerns our Second Saturday Workday has been cancelled.

The Friends of Chattahoochee Bend finally put the stamp of completion on a multi-month, multi-partner project – Bridge 4...
10/09/2026

The Friends of Chattahoochee Bend finally put the stamp of completion on a multi-month, multi-partner project – Bridge 4 replacement. The first bridge in this spot was simply Privet shrubs that were cut and tossed into the creek to allow trail crews to cross with equipment, so this bridge has had the nickname “The Privet Bridge” ever since. The photos show the original (constructed) Bridge 4 in January 2012, the original bridge undergoing expansion in February 2013, the expanded bridge just prior to the beginning of the project in May, and the new Bridge 4. Fun fact - if you zoom in on the side view photo of the new bridge, you can see one of the posts from the original bridge - it was left in place for historical purposes. Due to erosion of the creek bank, the expanded bridge was falling into the creek and posed a hazard for guests at the park, so it was clear that a new bridge was sorely needed. The new bridge took into account the specifications from the expanded bridge, but everything was upgraded to higher specifications. The new bridge is built to accommodate ATV’s and Side-by-sides in case of trail emergencies, as well as the All-Terrain Track Chairs. This project was funded through a combination of funds from the Friends of Chattahoochee Bend, a Passport Grant from the Friends of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites, and a grant from Explore-Newnan Coweta, Inc. All construction was accomplished by volunteers of the Friends of Chattahoochee Bend and we'd like to thank everyone who drove a tractor, drove a bolt or screw, cut lumber, and any of the other myriad tasks associated with the construction process. We'd also like to thank our partners Friends of Georgia State Parks and Explore-Newnan Coweta. If you’d like more info on how to volunteer with the Friends of Chattahoochee Bend, or any Friends group, go to friendsofgastateparks,org, click on VOLUNTEER and select Chattahoochee Bend. Friends of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites Explore Newnan-Coweta Chattahoochee Bend State Park

What an awesome day for Your State Parks Day! Thanks to all the volunteers (and staff) who came out today and worked on ...
09/26/2026

What an awesome day for Your State Parks Day! Thanks to all the volunteers (and staff) who came out today and worked on a couple of projects. First, we spread fresh mulch on the hillside below our canoe planter. But our true “monumental moment” was placing a bench in the park’s veterans’ tribute area. Volunteers cut and assembled the border, spread mulch, and assembled the bench. Special thanks goes to Friends member Dennis Whaley who did all of the engraving and placing of the medallions on the bench by hand. Want to learn how you can volunteer at a state park? Go to friendsofgastateparks.org and click on the volunteer tab. Friends of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites - Georgia DNR Chattahoochee Bend State Park

For World Ranger Day, the Friends of Chattahoochee Bend served home-made ice cream with all the fixings to our staff. Pe...
08/03/2026

For World Ranger Day, the Friends of Chattahoochee Bend served home-made ice cream with all the fixings to our staff. Peach, vanilla, and chocolate were the flavors of the day, with peach being the most popular (after all, we are in Georgia). Friends of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites - Georgia DNR

07/13/2026

If you have hosted in Georgia and are looking for a place to host we are looking for a host. Please call the office at 770-254-7271 to get all the details about the position and the start and end dates. We look forward to talking to you about the opportunity to host here at the park!

Atlantic pigeonwings (Clitoria mariana), a native perennial herb in the pea family, on the Wild Turkey Trail east of the...
06/08/2026

Atlantic pigeonwings (Clitoria mariana), a native perennial herb in the pea family, on the Wild Turkey Trail east of the Visitor Center. The species is distinguished by its light blue to lavender-pink petals and darker purple veining. It is a twining vine often found blooming in dry, open woods and thickets throughout the southeastern United States.

Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa) plant, a native woodland perennial, on the Wild Turkey Trail by Flat Rock Creek, east of ...
06/07/2026

Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa) plant, a native woodland perennial, on the Wild Turkey Trail by Flat Rock Creek, east of the Visitor Center. It is identified by its tall, white, wand-like spires of feathery flowers that bloom in summer. Other common names for this plant include black snakeroot, bugbane, and fairy candles. These plants thrive in shade to partial sun and can reach heights of 4 to 8 feet.

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Atlanta, GA

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 10pm
Tuesday 7am - 10pm
Wednesday 7am - 10pm
Thursday 7am - 10pm
Friday 7am - 10pm
Saturday 7am - 10pm
Sunday 7am - 10pm

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+17702547271

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