Lake Lanier Olympic Park

In 1995, Clarks Bridge Park, located on the north end of Lake Lanier, was selected as the Rowing/Canoe/Kayak venue for the 1996 Summer Olympic Games. Following the Olympics, community leaders and volunteers continued the Olympic legacy, pushing for site improvements and continuing to host local, regional, national, and world-class events.

Today, the LLOP is the only ’96 Olympic venue that is still used for its original purpose. The LLOP serves area youth and adults alike with Rowing/Canoe/Kayak programs. Brenau University Crew, Riverside Military Academy, and Chestatee Academy canoe/kayak club are among the many community clubs that use the facility.

Both the Lake Lanier Rowing Club (LLRC) and the Lake Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club (LCKC) reside in the new boathouse.

The Boathouse at Lake Lanier Olympic Park
The nearly 60,000 square foot, three-story building features a large ballroom, state-of-the-art kitchen, multiple meeting rooms, spacious patios and more, all with a wide open view of the lake. With such amenities to offer, community events, weddings, corporate retreats and more are being booked. For more information on events and booking The Boathouse, visit exploregainesville.org or call 770 297-5477.

Phone: 770-287-7888
E-mail: info@lckc.org
Website: LCKC.org
Address: 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd., Gainesville, GA 30506

Club offerings: Recreational and competitive canoe and kayaking for ages 12 and up. Beginners to masters programs are offered through practices, classes, and summer camps. LCKC also hosts local, regional, national, and international competitions.

Events:
Jun 21 – PaddleMania
Aug 13 – 16 – Sprint Nationals (details TBD)
Sept 6,7 – Atlanta Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival
Sept 25 – Gala with LLRC
Sept 27 – Half-Jack
Oct 24 – Halloween Howl – 5-7 pm
Nov 8 – Fall Paddle Fest – 10 am (club members only 3K/5K in bay)

Adult Recreational Group
May 3 – Oct 25 – Adult practices

Learn to Paddle Classes (10:30 – 12:30)
May 3
Jun 7
July 19
Aug 2
Sept 13

Beginner Racing League (BRL)
Mar 1 – BRL Open House – 6 pm
Mar 3 – Spring BRL Practices begin (no practice Apr 5-13 – Spring Break)
May 3 – Spring BRL Braff Fungatta
Sept 4 – Fall BRL Open House – 6 pm
Sept 15 – BRL first practice week of 6 week program
Oct 25 – Fall BRL Braff Fungatta

Paddle Camps
Jun 9-13 – week 1
Jun 16-20 – week 2
Jun 23-27 – week 3
July 7-11 – week 4
July 14-18 – week 5
July 21-15 – week6

Masters
July 12, 13 – Masters Training Camp
Aug 2, 3 – Masters Training Camp

Moonlight Paddles – now handled by lake-fun.com

Canoe/Kayak/SUP Rentals– Canoe, kayak or stand-up paddleboard rentals, reserve via email 48 hours in advance for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings, Lake Lanier Olympic Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd.  $20-$30 per hour, plus $10 for additional hours, maximum 4 hours. info@lckc.org.