Events at this location

Sunrise Yoga, Gainesville

Come join instructor Cait Patterson on Saturday mornings for Sunrise Yoga.

Date(s): Saturdays

Time: 6:30 a.m.

Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park, beside the tower, 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd., Gainesville

Cost: $10

Information: Instructor, Cait Patterson, FaceBook , Instagram

Learn to Row on beautiful Lake Lanier! 

Sponsored by the Lake Lanier Rowing Club and held at Lake Lanier Olympic Park, there are 4 different Learn-to-Row classes, each having 9 sessions:

Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 – 8:30 PM and Saturday mornings from 8:30 – 10:30 AM.

May Class – May 4 – May 22

June Class – June 8 – June 26

July Class – July 6 – July 24

August Class – August 3 – August 21.

For more details, visit Lake Lanier Rowing Club’s Learn-to-Row site.

Learn to Row on beautiful Lake Lanier! 

Sponsored by the Lake Lanier Rowing Club and held at Lake Lanier Olympic Park, there are 4 different Learn-to-Row classes, each having 9 sessions:

Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 – 8:30 PM and Saturday mornings from 8:30 – 10:30 AM.

May Class – May 4 – May 22

June Class – June 8 – June 26

July Class – July 6 – July 24

August Class – August 3 – August 21.

For more details, visit Lake Lanier Rowing Club’s Learn-to-Row site.

Olympics 25th Anniversary Celebration

The fire of the Olympic spirit will sparkle again Aug. 7th as Gainesville celebrates the 25th Anniversary of the 1996 Summer Olympics.

Date: August 7, 2021

Time: 

8:00 am – Porch to Torch 5K / 1-mile: Follow the course run by local Olympic torchbearers, plus interactive mini-Olympic Village. (to sign up: Gainesville/PorchtoTorch5K), City Park, 549 Glenwood Ave. NE., Gainesville, $30

6:00 – 10:00 pm – Evening Gala – Gates open at 6:00 pm – Sample International food, beverages, and music, plus main stage concert and fireworks, Lake Lanier Olympic Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd. Gainesville, $100 individuals, Sponsorships available and range from $750 to $1,500.

8:00 pm – “We’ve Got the Beat” – a Georgia band playing tunes from Abba to Zac Brown

Fireworks – the evening concludes with fireworks over the site where Olympic contenders raced a quarter-century ago.

Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park

For more info: see Lake Lanier Olympic Park Calendar, 1-855-536-1996, or email: james.watson@gainesville.org, For Sponsorship info: Robyn Lynch 770-297-5499, rlynch@gainesvillega.gov

Sunrise Yoga, Gainesville

Come join instructor Cait Patterson on Saturday mornings for Sunrise Yoga.

Date(s): Saturdays

Time: 6:30 a.m.

Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park, beside the tower, 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd., Gainesville

Cost: $10

Information: Instructor, Cait Patterson, FaceBook , Instagram

Learn to Row on beautiful Lake Lanier! 

Sponsored by the Lake Lanier Rowing Club and held at Lake Lanier Olympic Park, there are 4 different Learn-to-Row classes, each having 9 sessions:

Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 – 8:30 PM and Saturday mornings from 8:30 – 10:30 AM.

May Class – May 4 – May 22

June Class – June 8 – June 26

July Class – July 6 – July 24

August Class – August 3 – August 21.

For more details, visit Lake Lanier Rowing Club’s Learn-to-Row site.

Learn to Row on beautiful Lake Lanier! 

Sponsored by the Lake Lanier Rowing Club and held at Lake Lanier Olympic Park, there are 4 different Learn-to-Row classes, each having 9 sessions:

Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 – 8:30 PM and Saturday mornings from 8:30 – 10:30 AM.

May Class – May 4 – May 22

June Class – June 8 – June 26

July Class – July 6 – July 24

August Class – August 3 – August 21.

For more details, visit Lake Lanier Rowing Club’s Learn-to-Row site.

Learn to Row on beautiful Lake Lanier! 

Sponsored by the Lake Lanier Rowing Club and held at Lake Lanier Olympic Park, there are 4 different Learn-to-Row classes, each having 9 sessions:

Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 – 8:30 PM and Saturday mornings from 8:30 – 10:30 AM.

May Class – May 4 – May 22

June Class – June 8 – June 26

July Class – July 6 – July 24

August Class – August 3 – August 21.

For more details, visit Lake Lanier Rowing Club’s Learn-to-Row site.

Sunrise Yoga, Gainesville

Come join instructor Cait Patterson on Saturday mornings for Sunrise Yoga.

Date(s): Saturdays

Time: 6:30 a.m.

Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park, beside the tower, 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd., Gainesville

Cost: $10

Information: Instructor, Cait Patterson, FaceBook , Instagram

Learn to Row on beautiful Lake Lanier! 

Sponsored by the Lake Lanier Rowing Club and held at Lake Lanier Olympic Park, there are 4 different Learn-to-Row classes, each having 9 sessions:

Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 – 8:30 PM and Saturday mornings from 8:30 – 10:30 AM.

May Class – May 4 – May 22

June Class – June 8 – June 26

July Class – July 6 – July 24

August Class – August 3 – August 21.

For more details, visit Lake Lanier Rowing Club’s Learn-to-Row site.

Learn to Row on beautiful Lake Lanier! 

Sponsored by the Lake Lanier Rowing Club and held at Lake Lanier Olympic Park, there are 4 different Learn-to-Row classes, each having 9 sessions:

Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 – 8:30 PM and Saturday mornings from 8:30 – 10:30 AM.

May Class – May 4 – May 22

June Class – June 8 – June 26

July Class – July 6 – July 24

August Class – August 3 – August 21.

For more details, visit Lake Lanier Rowing Club’s Learn-to-Row site.

Learn to Row on beautiful Lake Lanier! 

Sponsored by the Lake Lanier Rowing Club and held at Lake Lanier Olympic Park, there are 4 different Learn-to-Row classes, each having 9 sessions:

Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 – 8:30 PM and Saturday mornings from 8:30 – 10:30 AM.

May Class – May 4 – May 22

June Class – June 8 – June 26

July Class – July 6 – July 24

August Class – August 3 – August 21.

For more details, visit Lake Lanier Rowing Club’s Learn-to-Row site.

Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club (LCKC) presents: A Moonlight Paddle, Gainesville

Enjoy Lake Lanier under the moonlight – Friday evenings nearest the full moon June-October. A professional instructor leads all group paddles. This is your chance to get a different look at the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue at Clarks Bridge Park. Come out and enjoy the friendly atmosphere and tranquil scenery.

All equipment is provided and available on a first-come, first-served basis. All participants must wear a PFD (life jacket).

Please arrive by 6:30 in September and October.   Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent.

Date(s): Fridays – June 25th, July 23rd, August 20th, September 17th, October 22nd

Time: 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM

Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30506

Cost: Free for LCKC members. $20 for non-members

For more details and to confirm dates/times:  LCKC Calendar

Sunrise Yoga, Gainesville

Come join instructor Cait Patterson on Saturday mornings for Sunrise Yoga.

Date(s): Saturdays

Time: 6:30 a.m.

Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park, beside the tower, 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd., Gainesville

Cost: $10

Information: Instructor, Cait Patterson, FaceBook , Instagram

Learn to Row on beautiful Lake Lanier! 

Sponsored by the Lake Lanier Rowing Club and held at Lake Lanier Olympic Park, there are 4 different Learn-to-Row classes, each having 9 sessions:

Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 – 8:30 PM and Saturday mornings from 8:30 – 10:30 AM.

May Class – May 4 – May 22

June Class – June 8 – June 26

July Class – July 6 – July 24

August Class – August 3 – August 21.

For more details, visit Lake Lanier Rowing Club’s Learn-to-Row site.

Sunrise Yoga, Gainesville

Come join instructor Cait Patterson on Saturday mornings for Sunrise Yoga.

Date(s): Saturdays

Time: 6:30 a.m.

Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park, beside the tower, 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd., Gainesville

Cost: $10

Information: Instructor, Cait Patterson, FaceBook , Instagram

Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club (LCKC) presents: A Moonlight Paddle, Gainesville

Enjoy Lake Lanier under the moonlight – Friday evenings nearest the full moon June-October. A professional instructor leads all group paddles. This is your chance to get a different look at the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue at Clarks Bridge Park. Come out and enjoy the friendly atmosphere and tranquil scenery.

All equipment is provided and available on a first-come, first-served basis. All participants must wear a PFD (life jacket).

Please arrive by 6:30 in September and October.   Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent.

Date(s): Fridays – June 25th, July 23rd, August 20th, September 17th, October 22nd

Time: 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM

Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30506

Cost: Free for LCKC members. $20 for non-members

For more details and to confirm dates/times:  LCKC Calendar

Swim Across America 2021

Join us for our 9th annual swim on October 2nd at Lake Lanier Olympic Park!

Whether you are a veteran swimmer or you’re looking to do your first open water swim, we welcome you to help us “Make Waves to Fight Cancer.”

Swim Across America is dedicated to providing a safe return to events in 2021.

Date: October 2, 2021

Time: visit Lake Lanier Olympic Park Calendar

Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park

Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club (LCKC) presents: A Moonlight Paddle, Gainesville

Enjoy Lake Lanier under the moonlight – Friday evenings nearest the full moon June-October. A professional instructor leads all group paddles. This is your chance to get a different look at the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue at Clarks Bridge Park. Come out and enjoy the friendly atmosphere and tranquil scenery.

All equipment is provided and available on a first-come, first-served basis. All participants must wear a PFD (life jacket).

Please arrive by 6:30 in September and October.   Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent.

Date(s): Fridays – June 25th, July 23rd, August 20th, September 17th, October 22nd

Time: 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM

Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30506

Cost: Free for LCKC members. $20 for non-members

For more details and to confirm dates/times:  LCKC Calendar

The Gainesville Spring Chicken Festival is the Official Chicken Cook-off for the State of Georgia and is held at Lake Lanier Olympic Park.

For more information, visit the LLOP web page or call 1-855-536-1996.

*NOTE: the Spring Chicken Festival was rescheduled from April 24th to November 6th.