George Washington Carver Park

It was so relaxing. It was a gloomy day and there was no one around. I'm sure it gets busy during the summer

Absolutely love it here. So beautiful and secluded, not many people know of the place. The building is so nice and beautiful inside . Huge as well . Private beach and small park for the kids , swing sets and even a boat ramp with a dock. Absolutely beautiful here. Great family place, the kids love it!

Certainly has a lot of picnic tables! About 30 to be exact, plus more under the pavilion with a few grills on the grounds as well. Swing sets and a playground for kids are present just above the boat dock, boat ramp, beach, and swimming area.

In the center overlooking the lake is an enclosed events facility that can be rented to accommodate a wide variety of gatherings. On the side of this building are restrooms and showers. A $5 daily fee for boat ramp parking is posted.

This park has a great historical background as well. Founded in 1950 by Tuskegee Airman John Atkinson upon returning from WW2, it became the summer home of St. John's Ski Bees ski club and hosted live musical concerts by rock n roll legends such as Little Richard and Ray Charles.

Basic day use area on the shores of lake Allatoona with a small sand beach, play ground, pavilion and recreation room. Restrooms available. The park has hundreds of wooded acres to explore. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes to protect yourself from the large amount of broken glass found in some areas. There is a $5.00 day use fee per vehicle to park at the beach and day use area. To avoid the fee it is possible to park just outside the fee gates at the baseball fields and walk in, especially if you are there to hike instead of using the beach area. Here is my 6 year old son's review: " 5 stars. This place has everything a boy needs - a lake with beach to play on and fish to catch, and woods to roam in".

Quiet. Clean. Historic. I felt a sense of respect. Boat launch, trailer parking. It wsd $5 for admission, I went on a weekend mid to late afternoon, around 3p.