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Smyrna to develop its first riverside park

Riverview Park will be Smyrna's first park along the Chattahoochee River. (Courtesy of Smyrna)
Riverview Park will be Smyrna's first park along the Chattahoochee River. (Courtesy of Smyrna)
By Carolyn Cunningahm – For the AJC
Sept 3, 2021

The Smyrna City Council voted 7-0 on March 1 to accept about 5.5 acres to develop Riverview Park as its first park along the Chattahoochee River.

As a part of the Riverview Landing mixed-use development, the developer has agreed to transfer about 5.5 acres to Smyrna for the park, according to a city statement.

Riverview Park has been amenitized by the developer with a public parking area, public bathrooms, a small stage and sitting area and a boat launch, the statement added.

Maintenance of the detention pond within the park will remain the responsibility of the Riverview Landing Owners Association.

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