Lake Park, Georgia, located 14 miles south of Valdosta, was incorporated in 1890 and named so because of the many beautiful lakes in the region. Lake Park residents enjoy fishing, boating and sailing year round in its temperate climate. Shopping is also a year-round favored activity with the convenient location of the Lake Park Outlet stores and Farm House Plaza, which also includes an antiques mall, both located directly off I-75 on exit 5.

Home to the popular Francis Lake Golf Club, this Florida-Georgia gateway town has a population of slightly over 500 and is expecting marked growth as a new retirement community for 55 or better, Southern Landing, broke ground in June, 2007. Phase One of five is slated for completion in spring 2008 and will be built around a community center. The completed development will have a gated entrance to 620 homes, will employ a full-time lifestyle coordinator and feature walking trails. For an exhaustive list of amenities, visit www.southernlanding.com.

Community comes together often in Lake Park with celebrations on the Fourth of July and a Christmas parade and the always enjoyable Lake Park Georgia Christmas at the Lakes, displays of beautifully lit Christmas trees floating on area lakes during the holiday season.

Another jewel in Lake Park's community crown is the South Lowndes Recreational Complex with baseball, softball, football and soccer fields for area youth complete with pavilion. For additional information, visit www.lakeparkga.com.

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