John Tanner Park Explained

John Tanner Park, formerly known as John Tanner State Park, is a 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 and the other, 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.[1]

Facilities

Events

Junior Sportsman Bonanza in March.

Halloween Heyday in October.

A Very Carroll Christmas in December.

Notes and References

  1. News: Hall. Christine. 27 September 2013. Carroll sees green with improved green spaces. Atlanta Business Chronicle. Atlanta. 14 December 2022.