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. It also hosts local, regional, national, and international competitions.

Events:
October 13 – Halloween Paddle with LCKC and Chattahoochee Riverkeeper 5 – 7 pm

Adult Recreational Group
October 5 – Adult Recreational Day Trip
October 26 – Last Adult Recreational Saturday Guided Paddle

Beginner Racing League (BRL)
October 12 – Fall Braff BRL Fungatta

Moon Paddles
October 18 – Super Moon Paddle – 7 – 9 pm
October 26 – Fall Leaf Paddle –  10:30 am – 12:30 pm
November 9 – Lula Bridge Paddle

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.