Roswell Completes Riverwalk Project

ROSWELL, GA — The city of Roswell recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the official completion and opening of the final phase of Riverwalk, a multi-purpose greenway that parallels the Chattahoochee River.

"The city is thrilled to have completed this beautiful project for our community. Our feedback from our residents and visitors has been very positive," said Jeff Leatherman, director of the Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs Department. "Everyone that I have spoken with is appreciative of the new trail connection and is excited that it is open to enjoy."

The Riverwalk project dates back to 2000, when the residents of Roswell approved a bond referendum that included funding for the city to construct a seven-mile greenway along the river that would incorporate parks, trails, and other recreational and educational facilities.

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Roswell's project was completed in five phases and runs through Don White Park, Riverside Park, and Azalea Park, and extends to the Gold Branch Unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in Cobb County.

The Riverwalk provides a safe and relaxing place for all members of our community to enjoy the river and is an integral part of the City’s goal to be a vibrant riverside community, connecting neighborhoods and parks together.

This project was constructed by Integrated Construction and Nobility, Inc., and funded through a $1.8 million in Federal Transportation Enhancement Grant Funds, with approved local matching funds of $450,000 from the city of Roswell. Roswell spent an additional $255,215 on design, environmental, and preliminary engineering.

Images via city of Roswell