Riverdale, Georgia is located in northern Clayton County in what is called the "Southern Crescent" approximately ten miles south of Atlanta and five miles south of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. It is the second largest city in the county just behind Forest Park as it relates to population.

Now a large metropolitan Atlanta suburb, Riverdale evolved from a small bedroom community which was named for Spratlin Rivers, a landowner who provided land for the railroad right-of-way.  Even with its growth, Riverdale still maintains a strong sense of community.  Today, Georgia Highway 85 is the main artery that runs south from I-75 through Riverdale to Fayetteville and Senoia and other cities.

There is something for ages. These include the state-of-the-art Virginia Burton Gray Recreation Center (770-603-4001), Travon Wilson Memorial Park, Buster's and Frank Bailey Senior Center (678-479-5505). Riverdale is also an excellent setting for active adult or senior living. There are three communities within the city limits - an apartment complex and two small subdivisions. And of course there is an abundance of amenities in Atlanta less than thirty minutes away.

Plans are in progress for the development of a "Livable City Initiative - New Town Center."  Click on the city's website below for more information.  Riverdale is truly living up to its motto - "Building Greatness Daily."