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GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER STATE PARK
GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER STATE PARK
George Washington Carver State Park was a state park in the U.S. state of Georgia. It existed from 1950 to 1975, when it was assimilated into Red Top Mountain State Park.
History of the Area
Established in 1950, the park was Georgia's first state park for African Americans during segregation. It spanned over 345 acres.

The land was donated by prominent Atlanta physician Dr. Benjamin E Mays and his brother Joseph to honor George Washington Carver.

It featured a lake named Lake Allatoona where visitors could swim or fish, picnic areas, nature trails and rental cabins.

Influential figures like Martin Luther King Jr., Ralph David Abernathy Sr., Andrew Young visited this place frequently during their retreats from civil rights work.

However due to financial struggles it closed as a state park in the late '70s but reopened under Bartow County management until its final closure around mid-'80s

Today part of that area is now known as Red Top Mountain State Park while other parts are privately owned properties.


Location
George Washington Carver State Park is located near Acworth, Adairsville and Atlanta


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- All pets must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet at all times.
- Pets are not allowed in or around swimming areas, playgrounds, and buildings.
- Owners should clean up after their pets immediately to maintain cleanliness of the park.
- Pet owners are responsible for any damage caused by their pet within the state park boundaries.
- Excessive noise from barking dogs will not be tolerated; please respect other visitors' peace and quietness.
- Aggressive behavior towards people or other animals is grounds for immediate removal from the park without refunding fees paid.

Directions
From Atlanta:
- Head south on I-75 S.
- Take exit 235 towards US -19/US -41 Griffin/Jonesboro.
- Continue onto Tara Blvd.

From Savannah:
- Get on I-16 W in Pooler from Airways Ave and Gulfstream Rd.
- Follow I-16W and GA -96W to Houston Lake Road in Perry
- Turn right onto Houston Lake Road

Once you reach the park area, follow these steps:
- Pass through Fort Valley via State Route 49 (SR 49).

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