Directions

From I-285 East

• Take exit 22, Northside Drive, New Northside Drive, Powers Ferry Road.
• Go to second traffic light and turn left onto New Northside Drive
• Use the through lane to pick up Interstate North Parkway.
• Unit will be .6 miles on the right before the river.

From I-285 West

• Take exit 22, Northside Drive, New Northside Drive, Powers Ferry Road.
• Right on to New Northside Drive.
• Use the through lane to pick up Interstate North Parkway
• Unit will be .6 miles on the right before the river.

From U.S. 41 South (Cobb Parkway)

• Travel to Akers Mill Road
• Left for bout 1.5 miles to the junction of Akers Mill and Powers Ferry Road.
• Left going under I-285 than an immediate right onto Interstate North Parkway.
• It will be .4 miles on the left after crossing the river.

From U.S. 41 North (Cobb Parkway)

• Travel to Akers Mill Road
• Right for bout 1.5 miles to the junction of Akers Mill and Powers Ferry Road.
• Left going under I-285 than an immediate right onto Interstate North Parkway.
• It will be .4 miles on the left after crossing the river.

Activities

Powers Island offers trails, picnic tables, and two canoe/kayak launches. One launches directly onto the Chattahoochee River, while the other launches onto an offshoot that contains a kayaking course. The course is maintained by the Atlanta Center of Excellence. To download a printable trail map click here.(Requires Adobe Reader.)

History

Powers Island is named for James Powers who once ferried travelers across the river.