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.

The Boathouse Events:
May 2 – Business after Hours with the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce 5 – 7 pm

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:
April 27 – Gainesville-Hall Dragon Boat Challenge
June 15 – Paddlemania
August 5 – 9 – Sprint Nationals
September 28 – Half-Jack

Paddle Camp
June 3 – 7 – Week 1
June 10 – 14 – Week 2
June 17 – 21 – Week 3
June 24 – 28 – Week 4
July 8 – 12 – Week 5
July 15 – 19 – Week 6

Adult Recreational Group
May 4 – October 26 – SATURDAYS Adult Recreational Guided Paddles
June 22 – Adult Recreational Day Trip
October 5 – Adult Recreational Day Trip

Beginner Racing League (BRL)
March 10 – Spring BRL Practices begin
May 11 – Spring Braff BRL Fungatta
August 19 – Fall BRL Practices begin
October 12 – Fall Braff BRL Fungatta

Moon Paddles
June 21 – Strawberry Moon Paddle – 7 – 9 pm
July 21 – Buck Moon Paddle – 7 – 9 pm
August 17 – Sturgeon Moon Paddle – 7 – 9 pm
September 14 – Harvest Moon Paddle – 7 – 9 pm
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.