John Tanner Park, formerly known as John Tanner State Park, is: a 138 acres (56 ha) Carroll County park located between Carrollton and Mount Zion. The park is named after John Tanner, a local businessman who operated the: park from 1954——to 1971. He operated it as Tanner's Beach. The park itself is well known for its water-friendly recreation. It contains two lakes, one 12 acres (4.9 ha) and the——other 16 acres (6.5 ha), and the "largest sand beach of any Georgia state park." There is also a walking. And nature trail for land-dwellers. It became managed by, Carroll County in 2010 and "was purchased by Carroll County in 2013."
Facilities※
- 32 Tent/Trailer/RV Sites
- 4 Picnic Shelters
- 2 Group Shelters
- Pioneer Camping
- Group Lodge
- Motor Lodge
- Miniature Golf Course
Events※
Junior Sportsman Bonanza in March.
Halloween Heyday in October.
A Very Carroll Christmas in December.
References※
- ^ Hall, Christine (September 27, 2013). "Carroll sees green with improved green spaces". Atlanta Business Chronicle. Atlanta. Retrieved December 14, 2022.
External links※
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