Construction will begin again in a few weeks at Lake Lanier Olympic Park with final projects set to start.
Gainesville Tourism Director Robyn Lynch said, “These final phases will also include the completion of the riverwalk including a boardwalk under Clarks Bridge providing additional connectivity between The Boathouse and tower sides of the park and improvements to our nature trail will include restoration of the trail system and replacement of the footbridge.” She added: “Work on the walking trails has begun and the Olympic era docks have been replaced. We hope to have the master plan complete prior to hosting the NCAA Rowing National Championship in May 2026.”
Organizers say they will be adding park benches as well as public art throughout the area, plus new concrete ramps for the recently completed new docks, a new race control system, and a safety dock.
2024 Master Plan Rendering.
Lynch said, “We have received a tremendous amount of interest in events at The Boathouse and are booking events into 2027.”
Scheduled events include the 2025 Southeast Youth Rowing Championship and the 2026 NCAA Division I, II and III Womens Rowing National Championships.”
Lynch added: “We have already seen an increase in interest for 2025 spring break rowing training as well as several national canoe/kayak teams looking to train here prior to the 2028 Olympic Games.”
Photos: courtesy City of Gainesville
