Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park - Cordele, GA





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Overview
Established as a memorial to U.S. veterans who served their country, this park features a museum with uniforms, weapons, medals and other items from the Revolutionary War through the Gulf War. Aircraft, armored vehicles and guns from World War I through Vietnam are also displayed. Near the park is the Museum of Aviation. An 18-hole golf course with pro shop, a swimming beach on 7,000-acre Lake Blackshear and a conference retreat center make this park popular with both vacationers and locals. Several campsites are found right near the cool lake's edge.

Activities & Amenities

	Nature Trails		Picnicking		Tent & Pioneer Camping
	Playground		Telephones		RV & Trailer Camping
	Visitor Center & Museum		Restrooms		Dump Station
	Boat Ramp		Boating (No limits on motors)		Cottages
	Fishing Piers		Swimming Pool & Lake Beach		18-hole Golf Course

Hiking
The park offers two nature trails. The Yucca Trace trail interprets the sand hill environment associated with this area, while the Lake Shore Trail interprets the wetland environment.

Camping
The park offers 77 tent and trailer campsites with water and electricity, picnic tables, and grills. Most have cable TV hookups. There are three comfort stations with hot showers, two wastewater dumpstations and laundry facilities. Register at park office.
There are three areas available to organized groups. These areas are completely separate from the tent and trailer campsites, allowing groups to conduct there own programs without disturbance from park visitors. The sites consist of just cleared tent areas.

Golf
The park offers an 18-hole golf course. Public play is invited, and tee times are recommended.

Conference Retreat At Lake Blackshear
A 15,000-square-foot center designed to seat up to 500 for banquets. Full audio/visual conference facilities. Full kitchen facilities with food and beverage capabilities for business and social functions. Call (912) 276-1004 for more info.

Swimming
The park offers a swimming pool and beach. The beach is available from mid-March to late-October without lifeguards. The pool is open seasonally depending on staff availability.

Annual Events
Easter Egg Hunt
Independence Day Celebration
Veterans Day Ceremony
Artifact Identification Day

Nearby Attractions
Museum of Aviation
Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter
Andersonville National Cemetery
Jimmy Carter National Historic Site
Providence Canyon State Conservation Park
Historic Westville
Chehaw Wild Animal Park
Crystal Lake & Water Park
Georgia Rural Telephone Museum

Park Times and Information
7:00am - 10:00pm
Park Office Hours 8:00am - 5:00pm
Address:
2459-A Hwy 280 West
Cordele, GA 31015
(912) 276-2371
(912) 276-2377 Golf Course
(912) 276-1004 Conference Center        


Park Fee Information
A $2 daily or $25 annual parking fee is required.  The ParkPass is valid at all state parks visited that day, and Wednesdays are free days.   Annual ParkPasses are sold at park offices (senior discounts available) or by calling (404) 657-9851.

Some information has been provided by GA State Parks Dept.