Park
Chattahoochee Nature Center
Park · Roswell
Roswell$$
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Monday, March 16 - Sunday, May 31 | Open Daily Explore our River Roots STEAM exhibit! Kids 8 and up can travel from station to station to discover how people have relied on the Chattahoochee River for thousands of years—and how our actions have shaped the river we know today. Come learn, explore, and connect with your river! (Included with General Admission and Free to CNC Members)
Online Pre-Order: Saturday, February 7 - Saturday, February 21 In-Store Pickup: Saturday, February 28 - Saturday, March 14 Prepare to feed the birds on their migration routes. Order your Cole’s premium birdseed and support your feathered friends as well as CNC. Members save 15% on birdseed purchases. When you arrive for pickup, don't forget to shop the Nature Store for the birders in your life. There are field guides, novelties, accessories, and more.
Learn moreThe Chattahoochee: Re-Imagine our River – Film Showings Monday - Friday | 1PM Saturday and Sunday | 12:30PM Briefly escape the heat of summer by dipping into our Cowie Weiss Theater for a film showing of "The Chattahoochee: Re-Imagine Our River." Discover what makes the Chattahoochee River so unique. Run time is 22 minutes. Most appropriate for ages 10+. Guided Trail Walk Saturdays | 11AM and 1PM; Sundays | 1PM and 3PM Join CNC for a fun and educational walk on one of our trails. Creature Feature Saturdays and Sundays | 2PM Meet a CNC ambassador animal and learn about their wild lives. Nature Exchange | Open Daily The Nature Exchange (NEX) is the place to indulge your natural curiosity and supplement virtual or in-school learning. Thousands of natural objects from around the world are waiting to be discovered, and you can even take them home for your special nature collection. Start your trader account during your next visit to CNC. (Included with General Admission and Free to CNC Members)
Chattahoochee Nature Center combines trails along the river with family-friendly canoe and guided nature experiences.
Some guided experiences and canoe programs require separate registration.
Learn moreACCESSIBILITY
The discovery-center and exhibit layer give families a lower-friction entry point, while trails and river-oriented experiences vary more by terrain and activity. That makes it easier than a pure trail destination to adapt the visit around stamina, shade, or weather shifts.
GOOD TO KNOW
127-acre nature sanctuary on the Chattahoochee River with wildlife exhibits, canoe trips, guided hikes, summer camps, and a discovery center. It works well as an easy nature-day option when families want both trails and an indoor fallback. The best family version is to choose a shorter trail range and use the indoor exhibits as part of the day, not only the backup plan.