ATLANTA — The Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy will host its annual fundraiser “Party for the Park” on March 26 to benefit its mission to preserve the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

The event will begin at 6 p.m. at SweetWater Brewing Company in Atlanta, featuring live music, food, drinks and an auction. There will also be a virtual silent auction and a 50/50 raffle, allowing participation for those unable to attend in person.

Established in 2012, the Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy (CNPC) serves as the official friends group for the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, which spans a 48-mile stretch from the Buford Dam at Lake Lanier to Peachtree Creek and encompasses 7,000 acres of parkland. With over 3.1 million visits in 2023, it ranks as the 29th most visited national park in the United States out of 429.

Contributions to the conservancy are often used to help fill critical gaps in federal funding for trail maintenance, educational programs and volunteer management.

The group will honor Sally Bethea with the prestigious CNPC Hightower Award for her extensive dedication to restoring the Chattahoochee River. As former board president of CNPC, retired founding director of Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, and author of her recent memoir “Keeping the Chattahoochee,” Bethea’s efforts have had a profound and lasting impact on the recreation area and its community.

Tickets are required for “Party for the Park.” For more information and to purchase a seat, visit chattahoocheeparks.org/CNPC2024.