Recreation
With a superb, four-season climate, Carroll County offers its
residents a wide variety of ways to spend their recreation and leisure time. Full-time,
award-winning recreation departments operate in Carrollton, Bowdon and Villa Rica, while
part-time programs are provided in Temple and Mt. Zion. Carroll County also offers no less
than 33,421 acres of state, public and private recreational parks and facilities!
Contributing to the enjoyment of life and the dynamic growth potential of this community
is the abundance of activities available for every member of the family and for every
lifestyle.
Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor enthusiasts flock to the nearby fields and streams in
quest of wild game, largemouth bass, crappie or bream. With a pleasant year-round climate
and four distinct seasons, Carroll County proves an open playground for sports
enthusiasts.
Lake Carroll in downtown Carrollton, Lake Paradise at
Moody Park in Villa Rica, Lake Tisinger near Bowdon and lake Buckhorn in the
northeast section of the county also provide aquatic pleasures for local residents.
Serious fishermen can test their skill with some of the world's biggest bass at nearby
West Point Lake.
If you enjoy spectator sports, you can usually find a game going on, thanks to the full
calendar provided by the State University of West Georgia and the local high schools. If
big league action is your passion, games with the Atlanta Braves, Hawks and Falcons are
only an hour away.
Golf enthusiasts will find five courses, including Sunset Hills Country Club, a
full-service private facility. The three public courses are Fairfield
Plantation, Oak Mountain Golf Course, The Frog Golf Course at The Georgian
Resort, and Bowdon.
Tennis players congregate at any of the four court facilities operated by the
Carrollton Parks and Recreation Department at Lakeshore, Knox Street, Longview or Oil
Park. Villa Rica and Bowdon also provide tennis courts.
The largest state east of the Mississippi River, Georgia provides the best of all
worlds - the mountains of North Georgia, the Atlantic beaches and enough historical
treasures and points of interest to last a lifetime! The state has been rated one of the
most desirable "quality of life" locations in several recent polls. Perhaps this
is why it's one of the three fastest-growing states in the nation and is the third largest
movie production site.
Closer to home, right here in Carroll County, growth is occurring at a rate two and
half times as fast as the rest of the state. Nestled at the foothills of the Appalachian
Mountains, Carroll County enjoys an altitude that varies from 850 to 1500 feet above sea
level. Three rivers - the Tallapoosa, the Little Tallapoosa and the Chattahoochee - wind
their way through the county.
John Tanner State park, just south of Mt. Zion, is a multi-use outdoor attraction with
swimming, boating, picnicking and camping facilities. Situated on a beautiful 136-acre
site, the park features the largest sand beach of any state park in Georgia. On any given
day during the season, you can expect to see as many as 500 folks soaking up sun or
splashing in one of the two available lakes. There are also exercise and nature trails,
canoe and pedal boat rentals, miniature golf, lodge accommodations, and tent and trailer
campsites. The park is a setting for family- oriented fun or reunions.
Another popular retreat is the historic McIntosh Reserve, a 487- acre scenic park
adjacent to the Chattahoochee River. Managed by Carroll County, this site is open for
camping, hiking and picnicking. Located three miles west of
Whitesburg, the McIntosh Reserve was once part of the former Creek Indian Chief William
McIntosh's plantation, Lochau Talogau. The annual McIntosh Festival, held every September,
commemorates McIntosh's colorful life and dramatic death. The festival features arts and
crafts, a road race and entertainment over a two-day period.
Local libraries, movie theater, exercise and fitness centers offer opportunities for other leisure-time pursuits.
Yes, indeed, with fun for everyone, Carroll County has plenty to keep you on the go all
year round!
Recreational Links
www.carrollcountyrec.com
www.villaricaparks.com
