McIntosh Reserve

McIntosh Reserve is an outdoor recreation area along the

Creek Indian

leader

History

The Reserve is named for

inn for travelers. A reconstructed house is open to park visitors today.^[2]

In 1825, McIntosh signed the

grave may be found just across the road from the reconstructed house.^[2]

Carroll County acquired Lochau Talofau in 1978; the plantation now lies within McIntosh Reserve boundaries.[1] McIntosh Reserve Park was closed for several months in 2009 and 2010, following the September 2009 flooding on the Chattahoochee River. The park was scheduled to reopen for Memorial Day weekend, 2010.

Activities and events

McIntosh Reserve features over 14 miles (23 km) of trails which may be traveled on foot or via bicycle or

model airplane

hobbyists or groups seeking an open gathering place. The park also maintains several primitive campsites. The park also features a splash pad with covered enclosures, grills, tables and a scenic river overlook for more family friendly fun and enjoyment. The splash pad features several water sprinklers, and colorful play stations, which allow children of all ages to cool off during the hot summer months.

The park features two ponds and lies along the Chattahoochee River. Fishing is allowed in the park; the nearby town of Whitesburg, Georgia provides access to the river for rafting and canoeing.

Annual events such as the Easter Festival,

Car Show and various club-, hobby-, or scouting-related events also take place in the park.^[1]

Polocrosse, a fun game played on horseback and great for a wide variety of ages, is practiced on most Sunday afternoons, weather permitting.

References

^ ^a ^b ^c Carroll County Parks and Recreation. Accessed April 27, 2008.
^ ^a ^b BBC - McIntosh Reserve. Accessed April 28, 2008.

External links

33°26′44″N 84°57′24″W / 33.445544°N 84.956692°W / 33.445544; -84.956692

[carrollcountyrec-1] Carroll County Parks and Recreation. Accessed April 27, 2008.

[bbc-2] BBC - McIntosh Reserve. Accessed April 28, 2008.

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